LaGuardia

LaGuardia Airport in New York City is currently newsworthy due to a fatal collision involving an Air Canada Jazz Aviation CRJ-900 operating for Air Canada and an emergency vehicle on the runway. The incident, which occurred on March 23, 2026, resulted in the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot. A flight attendant survived after being ejected from the aircraft. The crash is under investigation, with initial assessments suggesting possible human error. The incident coincided with increased security measures at US airports, including long TSA lines and the deployment of ICE agents. Separately, the CEO of Air Canada is retiring amidst controversy over his handling of the situation, specifically his failure to communicate condolences in French following the crash, sparking outrage in Canada.