Wednesday, March 25, 2026

LaGuardia collision forces airport closure; NYC Airports Experience Long TSA Lines and Frustrated Travelers

 LaGuardia collision: 2 pilots killed after Air Canada jet hits fire truck, forcing airport closure (Thanks to Sara for these)

Two pilots were killed at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night after an Air Canada jet struck a Port Authority vehicle on the ground while landing, officials said. More than 40 passengers, crew members and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting officers were hospitalized. The airport is expected to be closed until 2 p.m. Monday.

At NYC Airports, Long TSA Lines and Frustrated Travelers - The New York Times

The shortage of checkpoint workers created lines of at least three hours at LaGuardia Airport. Many passengers doubted ICE agents were the solution.