FAA Investigates After JFK Airport Disaster

Jan. 17, 2018
The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it is investigating the actions of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey after a winter snowstorm caused major disruptions at Kennedy Airport earlier this month.

The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it is investigating the actions of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey after a winter snowstorm caused major disruptions at Kennedy Airport earlier this month.

Its probe is focusing on a requirement regarding "prompt and timely removal of snow from all aircraft movement areas."

The snowstorm created days of cancellations and delays at the airport on Jan. 4 and several days after. A burst pipe at the primary terminal for international flights on Jan. 7 also caused major headaches for air travelers.

Read more: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/investigations/FAA-Investigates-NYC-JFK-Airport--Delays-Airlines-Storm-Lost-Luggage-Busted-Pipe-Port-Authority-469678703.html

Photos by Ingrid Barrentine & Joe Nicholson, Alaska Airlines