By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) -United Airlines is facing a financial hit and potential long-term reputational harm as flight delays and cancellations pile up due to ongoing disruptions at Newark airport - one of its largest hubs and among the busiest in the country.

By mid-day on Monday, more than 150 flights were canceled and more than 250 flights were delayed at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Travelers flying through Newark are experiencing turbulence before they even make it into the air — but some airlines are offering concessions.