LaGuardia Airport is in the news after a deadly runway collision with a fire truck, sparking safety reviews. It’s NYC’s busiest, but plagued by staffing and safety issues.
A severe winter storm caused over 9,000 flight cancellations across the US, with major hubs like Dallas-Fort Worth and New York heavily impacted. Airlines face operational disruptions and compensation issues, as authorities expect schedules to normalize by midweek.
Multiple U.S. airports face delays and cancellations due to heavy snow, with over 2,000 flights canceled across major hubs. Meanwhile, European airports like Munich also experienced weather-related disruptions, affecting thousands of passengers. The weather continues to impact travel plans globally today.
Multiple tornadoes and severe storms swept across northern Illinois and Indiana on March 11, causing fatalities, injuries, and extensive property damage. Recent updates confirm ongoing rescue efforts and widespread damage, with at least two deaths and dozens injured. The storms also caused power outages and disrupted transportation across the region.
A partial government shutdown since February 14 has strained TSA staffing, causing increased security lines, flight cancellations, and delays at major U.S. airports. Severe weather and staffing issues have compounded travel disruptions, affecting thousands of travelers nationwide today, March 17, 2026.
On Sunday night, an Air Canada regional jet landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport collided with a Port Authority fire truck responding to a separate incident. The crash killed both pilots and injured 41 others, including two fire truck occupants. LaGuardia remains closed until at least 2 p.m. Monday as investigations continue amid ongoing airport disruptions.
Travelers at US airports are experiencing hours-long security delays due to a partial government shutdown, with TSA staffing shortages and increased use of private security. Digital tools like CLEAR see surges in interest, but service disruptions persist at several major hubs.
The FAA evacuated Newark Liberty's control tower after a burning smell from an elevator. The disruption lasted less than an hour with no injuries. This follows a recent chemical odor incident at multiple airports and a fatal crash at LaGuardia involving a collision with a fire truck.
A fatal crash at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night involved an Air Canada jet colliding with a fire truck on the runway. Two pilots died, and dozens were injured. The incident followed staffing and communication issues in the control tower during a night shift with reduced controllers. The NTSB is investigating.
A Bombardier CRJ-900 arriving from Montreal collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, killing the pilots and injuring over 40. The crash occurred during landing after the fire truck responded to another incident. Investigations are ongoing, and the airport remains closed.
Travel disruptions continue across US airports due to TSA staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown. Passengers face unpredictable wait times, missed flights, and increased stress, with some airports experiencing delays of up to four hours. The situation remains uncertain as TSA callouts and lack of real-time information persist.
Air Canada's CEO Michael Rousseau faces criticism after releasing a condolence video in English with minimal French, following a fatal crash at LaGuardia. Politicians and officials demand accountability, highlighting ongoing tensions over linguistic representation in Canada. Rousseau will testify before Parliament amid calls for his resignation.
Long delays at US airports are caused by staffing shortages linked to the federal government shutdown. Passengers face wait times up to six hours, with some airports deploying ICE agents to help manage the chaos. The situation varies by airport and time of day.
A crash at LaGuardia Airport on March 22, involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck, resulted in two pilot deaths. Investigations focus on staffing, control tower procedures, and ground vehicle movements amid ongoing safety reviews.
Air Canada's CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by late 2026 following backlash over a condolence video in which he spoke mainly in English, despite Canada's bilingual laws. The controversy intensified after a fatal crash at LaGuardia Airport, highlighting tensions around language and cultural identity in Quebec.