Air Canada Express jet crash triggers second day of disruption at LaGuardia Airport The Federal Aviation Administration said it does not expect one of the two runways at the New York airport to reopen until FridayImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents patrol at LaGuardia International Airport, in New York City, U.S. March 23, 2026. ReutersReutersNew York's LaGuardia airport is facing significant delays and cancellations for the second straight day following the deadly collision Sunday night between an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck on the runway. The Federal Aviation Administration said it does not expect one of the two runways at the New York airport to reopen until Friday. The NTSB plans to interview an air traffic controller who was juggling another emergency in the run-up to the crash. The accident while landing, which killed both pilots and seriously injured another nine people, has revived concerns over limited air traffic control staffing at major US airports.

Source: The Telegraph March 24, 2026 14:51 UTC