Anyone who's flown through New York City's LaGuardia Airport (LGA) during inclement weather knows that even the lightest rain shower can lead to significant delays.
Friday was especially hellish at LaGuardia, though, thanks to the bomb cyclone tearing up the Northeast Coast. Per FlightAware data, some 700+ flights to and from LGA have been canceled so far today — and that number will grow through the evening. It's clear why.
Via TPG contributor Jason Rabinowitz's ever-reliable Twitter account, things got especially hairy during the day, as shared by Florida-based consultant Troy Bernier. I'll let the video speak for itself:
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View this post on XThis particular hangar reportedly belongs to American Airlines, and I wouldn't be surprised if it's weeks before AA can put it to use again.
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View this post on XWhile many LGA delays leave travelers scratching their heads, there's no question that cancellations were more than justified during today's storm.
For more on Friday's cancellations, see More Than 2,300 Flights Cancelled Already Friday as Bomb Cyclone Wreaks Havoc.
