LaGuardia Airport runway where plane collided with fire truck, killing 2, reopens
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Key Points:
- The runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport, where a collision between a plane and a fire truck killed two pilots and injured others, reopened Thursday morning after repairs and safety inspections.
- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed the runway meets FAA regulations, aiming to restore full operational capacity, though travelers are advised to check flight status due to ongoing disruptions.
- LaGuardia remains the most delayed and canceled airport in the U.S., with over 300 cancellations in the past 24 hours, according to Flight Aware.
- The damaged Air Canada plane and fire truck were removed from the crash site, with the fire truck secured in an undisclosed location as the National Transportation Safety Board continues its investigation.
- Air Canada plans to store the plane in a hangar and begin reuniting passengers with their belongings; CEO Michael Rousseau apologized for not addressing condolences in French amid calls for his resignation.
