The truck was responding to a separate emergency involving a United Airlines flight, after that aircraft’s pilots reported an unusual odor in the cabin. The crew requested clearance to cross runway 4, where the Air Canada jet was approaching for landing, and air traffic control granted that permission.
LGA Travel Tips:
-Roadways may be congested on busy travel days, so please budget extra travel time
-Consider using the @LIRR or the 7, E, F, M, or R trains to connect to the FREE Q70 LGA Link bus
-If you must drive, pre-book parking here: pic.twitter.com/tKJOvI0GET
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