U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday that the number of flights in and out of the Newark airport will be cut to ease flight delays.

The Federal Aviation Administration will meet with airline representatives Wednesday, seeking to cut flights going into and out of Newark Liberty International Airport amid mounting delays, hundreds of cancellations and growing frustration among passengers.

The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, and it's launching a safety task force.