LaGuardia Delays Expected to Last For Days After Runway Crash

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Delays were expected to continue for days at LaGuardia Airport as the runway where the Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck on Sunday night remained closed, officials said on Monday. The National Transportation Safety Board chair said there was a significant amount of debris on the runway that would need to be examined and documented, along with other evidence from the crash site.

Why it matters

The runway closure at one of New York City's major airports will cause significant travel disruptions, coming on top of existing security-related delays at the city's airports due to a national shortage of Transportation Security Administration agents.

The details

The arrival rate at LaGuardia had been reduced because the runway was unavailable, with departures delayed by just under three hours on average. A federal notice said the runway could reopen on Friday. LaGuardia had been closed until 2 p.m. on Monday, but the airport advised travelers to expect ongoing delays and cancellations.

• On Sunday night, an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck on the runway.
• On Monday, officials said the runway would remain closed as investigators cleared debris and gathered evidence.
• A federal notice said the runway could reopen on Friday.

What they’re saying

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