On Friday evening, October 31, two United Airlines aircraft collided at New York’s LaGuardia Airport . One aircraft, which was arriving from Chicago, made contact with another United jet that was stationary on the taxiway as it prepared for departure. Both aircraft returned to their gates immediately after the incident, and no injuries were reported among passengers or crew. The reason behind the collision remains unclear, but the ongoing staffing shortage cannot be overlooked.

Yesterday, the airport was facing severe delays due to adverse weather, as well as a nationwide staffing crisis brought on by the government shutdown. Many air traffic controllers in the New York area were absent, which left LaGuardia struggling with hundreds of delays and cancellations. Federal offic

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