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If you’re flying anywhere near New York today, buckle up: this is not a normal travel day.
A fatal overnight crash has shut down LaGuardia until at least mid-afternoon, a surprise evacuation at Newark triggered a ground stop and across the region, delays are stacking fast.
Add in already stretched TSA staffing (with weekend lines stretching into hours) and you’ve got a perfect storm of airport chaos. Here’s what it actually looks like across LaGuardia, Newark and JFK right now:
A passenger on board Air Canada Express Jazz 646, identified as Brady, has shared a firsthand account of the terrifying moments following the crash, along with photos from the scene as the aircraft remained on the tarmac.
— Turbine Traveller (@Turbinetraveler) March 23, 2026
Here is his account:
“I was on this flight and we are… https://t.co/uzd9lUZFKp pic.twitter.com/C4R1SqvG3M
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NOW: Massive crowds fill JFK as TSA delays continue Monday morning
— Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) March 23, 2026
Flights were diverted to JFK from LGA after deadly crash
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LGA - Terminal B - Just now. Absolutely wild. They gotta figure this shi out ASAP. Waited over 2 hours and sprinted to gate just in time. Get to LaGuardia at least 3 hours before flight. #LGA #TSA pic.twitter.com/ZIHBOy0OlZ
— never right, always misery (@iamnothimisuck) March 22, 2026
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NOW: ICE Agents seen running from Photographers and patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC as massive TSA Security lines continue at US Airports
— Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) March 23, 2026
Video by Diego Luzuriaga | Licensing @FreedomNTV Desk@freedomnews.tv pic.twitter.com/2bjBmKVrZm
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Just after 4:30 a.m. at #JFK international airport in New York City. #TSA precheck has longer lines than the regular one. Even before dawn breaks, the continuing travel mess spawned by the partial, government shutdown is apparent. pic.twitter.com/dPGWCChD6l
— Mary Murphy (@MaryMurphyMedia) March 20, 2026
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⚠️ TSA Wait Times at JFK International Airport (JFK) are longer than usual!
— Qsensor - Airport Wait Times & Flight Status (@TravelQsensor) March 23, 2026
📍 Location: (Terminal 8 - TSA PreCheck)
Current: 90 min
Typical: 18 min
Difference: +72 min
Plan extra time for security screening.
Check our website for details.#TSA #AirportSecurity #TravelAlert
Line for #TSA at #JFK airport terminal 8 this morning! The line extends through the entire terminal!!! pic.twitter.com/MZRVZ7auxp
— YankiSense (@YankiSense) March 23, 2026
Life in New Jersey #fyp #tsa #government #jfk #nj pic.twitter.com/YlgEktHFDt
— Digis Analysis (@DigisAnalysis) March 23, 2026
@JetBlue $1,000+ additional dollars spent so far just trying to get home and rebook. No help for the shutdown madness?! 4+ hours at TSA! #jfk #tsa #governmentshutdown #jetblue pic.twitter.com/C0cKunsaX4
— Alexia (@Alexiasparedes) March 22, 2026