Business · 10/06/2010Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FAA Waives Slot Requirements for JFK and EWR Airports Due to Volcanic Ash Disruptions

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily relaxed rules for operating flights between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to accommodate flight cancellations caused by volcanic ash from April 27 through October 30, 2010, and previously scheduled flights between April 14 through April 26, 2010.

Original source language: Federal Register — Transportation DepartmentOpen original release →

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