Secretary Duffy's Wife's Flight Change Amid Newark Airport Chaos

Newark Airport Issues Prompt Secretary of Transportation to Change Wife's Flight The US Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, recently admitted to changing his wife's flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. This admission follows a series of significant issues at Newark, including two separate 90-second power outages and reports of air traffic controllers leaving their posts due to trauma related to the blackouts. The decision to change the flight has raised questions about the safety of Newark Airport. Initially, Secretary Duffy appeared on Meet the Press and insisted that Newark was safe, stating, "I fly out of Newark all the time." However, in a subsequent interview on SiriusXM, he revealed that he had, in fact, switched his wife's flight. This conflicting information has led to scrutiny. A spokesperson for the Department of Transportation claims the flight change was due to scheduling issues and not safety concerns. They added that "it is safe to fly out of Newark and that they are fixing the problems." The timing of the flight change, given the ongoing problems at Newark Airport, is certainly noteworthy. The situation highlights the challenges faced by airports and the importance of transparent communication during periods of disruption.