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JetBlue retools New York footprint, bets on Florida as airport costs soar
business23 days ago

JetBlue retools New York footprint, bets on Florida as airport costs soar

JetBlue is closing its Newark flight-attendant base and its Newark and LaGuardia technical bases this fall, shifting resources to Fort Lauderdale to cut costs and support Florida growth; it will end seasonal Newark-LAX and Newark-LAS routes but continue operating from those hubs and offer internal transfers for affected staff. The move highlights rising LaGuardia fees and a strategic pivot away from the New York region toward its fastest-growing hub in Florida after Spirit’s collapse.

via New York Post|
#airport-fees#business#fort-lauderdale
Spirit's LGA Slots Hit Auction Block in Bankruptcy Sale
news1 month ago

Spirit's LGA Slots Hit Auction Block in Bankruptcy Sale

Spirit Airlines is auctioning its 22 LaGuardia Airport slots in a bankruptcy sale; the winning bid will be approved by a court, and the slots—determining capacity and how often planes can fly there—could enable roughly 12 more daily flights once allocated, with carriers like American, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, and Porter eyeing the assets while Terminal A is redeveloped by the Port Authority.

via The Points Guy|
#aviation#bankruptcy#laguardia
Sinkhole Shuts LaGuardia Runway Ahead of Memorial Day Travel Surge
travel1 month ago

Sinkhole Shuts LaGuardia Runway Ahead of Memorial Day Travel Surge

A sinkhole opened near LaGuardia's Runway 4/22, forcing its immediate closure and prompting flight cancellations and delays ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. Emergency crews worked overnight to repair the hole, with departing flights redirected to the airport's other runway until noon and the FAA slowing inbound traffic as weather and the incident were managed.

via 6abc Philadelphia|
#faa#laguardia#memorial-day
Sinkhole Closes LaGuardia Runway as Crews Probe Cause
world1 month ago

Sinkhole Closes LaGuardia Runway as Crews Probe Cause

A sinkhole near LaGuardia Airport’s runway 4/22 forced the immediate shutdown of the runway while emergency crews assess the cause and determine repairs. Travelers should expect delays and potential cancellations as thunderstorms are forecast; passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest flight status, and the FAA noted a traffic-management program that may delay some arrivals.

via The Guardian|
#delays#laguardia#runway-4-22
NTSB flags runway-incursion and radar gaps in LaGuardia crash
transportation2 months ago

NTSB flags runway-incursion and radar gaps in LaGuardia crash

An NTSB report on the LaGuardia crash says runway warning lights were active as a fire-truck convoy crossed Runway 4 during an emergency response; the air-traffic controller had cleared the crossing, and moments before impact told the fire crew to stop. A firefighter heard a stop warning but couldn’t tell who issued it. The ASDE-X radar failed to clearly distinguish the seven vehicles on the ground, displaying only two targets and none with transponders, highlighting runway-incursion risks and surveillance gaps at major airports.

via AP News|
#asde-x#aviation-safety#laguardia
Flight attendant survives LaGuardia crash; daughter details severe injuries and fundraising drive
world3 months ago

Flight attendant survives LaGuardia crash; daughter details severe injuries and fundraising drive

An Air Canada Express flight attendant who survived the LaGuardia runway collision is hospitalized with two open-leg fractures requiring surgeries and a possible spine injury, per her daughter. A GoFundMe has raised over $133,000 as the family awaits further procedures and recovery. The March 22 crash killed the two pilots and injured many others, with investigators from the NTSB continuing to probe the incident.

via FOX 10 Phoenix|
#air-canada#flight-attendant#gofundme
Airport Security in Shutdown Chaos: ICE Steps In, but Workers Remain Unconvinced
politics3 months ago

Airport Security in Shutdown Chaos: ICE Steps In, but Workers Remain Unconvinced

Amid a protracted government shutdown that has left DHS workers unpaid, TSA staff are calling in sick and absentee rates spike, snarling security lines at major airports. In response, ICE agents were deployed to at least 14 airports to assist, but TSA workers say the agents lack proper training for security tasks and mostly appear to do little beyond directing traffic, fueling frustration among airport employees and unions worried about pay and stability. Some passengers have reported ICE checking IDs, while others see only minimal effect on lines. Officials and unions dispute how much ICE is helping, noting reductions in lines may reflect traffic patterns rather than ICE activity. The White House touts shorter lines, but labor groups warn of ongoing stress and potential privatization debates as discussions around Project 2025 gain attention.

via WIRED|
#airport-security#government-shutdown#ice
LaGuardia Pilots Warn of Decades of Close Calls and Control Confusion
transportation3 months ago

LaGuardia Pilots Warn of Decades of Close Calls and Control Confusion

Pilots at New York’s LaGuardia have long highlighted miscommunications and near-misses with ground vehicles amid complex taxi instructions, a pattern echoed in FAA data showing at least 132 runway incursions since 2000 and more than 120 anonymous NASA safety reports; notable incidents include a 2015 near-miss with a snowplow, a 2024 taxi clearance mishap, a current NTSB-investigated taxiway collision, and a deadly crash earlier this week between an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck, prompting calls for action.

via CBS News|
#air-traffic-control#laguardia#nasa-asrs
LaGuardia Runway Crash Claims Two Young Air Canada Pilots
world3 months ago

LaGuardia Runway Crash Claims Two Young Air Canada Pilots

Two Air Canada Express pilots, Capt. Antoine Forest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther, were killed after their plane collided with a fire truck on a LaGuardia runway while landing from Montreal; 39 others were injured. Investigators say the runway warning system did not activate and that air traffic control cleared the fire vehicle to cross the runway before instructing it to stop, with the aircraft hitting the vehicle at about 100 mph. The NTSB and FAA launched investigations, and both pilots were described as young and early in their careers.

via CBS News|
#air-canada#investigation#laguardia
transportation3 months ago

NTSB chief cautions against blaming controllers amid LaGuardia crash, cites truck tracking gaps

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy urged not to point fingers at air-traffic controllers over the LaGuardia crash, instead highlighting issues with the Port Authority fire truck: it lacked a transponder, ASDE-X tracking failed to clearly track the vehicle due to proximity and merging near the runway, and the truck continued after a nine-second stop-order. Investigators will interview workers and assess weather, visibility and potential tech fixes, as FAA and Transport Canada probe alongside the NTSB. The incident injured dozens and killed two pilots aboard an Air Canada jet operated by Jazz Aviation; FAA safety discussions and a possible aviation-safety summit are also being considered.

via Politico|
#asde-x#aviation-safety#laguardia
LaGuardia Grind: Shutdown-Driven Lines and Flight Delays
travel3 months ago

LaGuardia Grind: Shutdown-Driven Lines and Flight Delays

A partial U.S. government shutdown leaves about 47,000 TSA agents unpaid, causing hours-long security lines at airports like LaGuardia and delaying flights. The disruptions were intensified when an Air Canada plane collided with a firetruck on landing, forcing the airport to shut down for hours and delaying hundreds of flights. Travelers and families wait in departures, some optimistic a funding deal will pass, while many end up canceling or rescheduling trips amid the chaos.

via Business Insider|
#flight-delays#government-shutdown#laguardia