But now a series of unfortunate events is causing major disruption — dreaded flight delays and cancellations — for United Airlines passengers moving through Newark Liberty International Airport. It’s so chaotic that United is recommending customers consider changing plans if they are scheduled to fly out of or into Newark.

Travelers in and around the New Jersey area have officially been warned to do their best to avoid Newark Airport as it enters its second week of staffing shortages and other issues leading to major delays.