US: LaHood to lead New York JFK storm issues investigation
Former US transportation secretary Ray LaHood will lead an independent investigation of the disruptions at New York JFK following a winter storm last week, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced. JFK experienced a surge in rescheduled arrivals, gate delays and ground-equipment breakdowns in the wake of a Jan 4 winter storm that deposited 8 in. of snow there. Jan 6, the Port Authority and terminal operators requested that the FAA limit some flights into the airport. Then, Jan. 7, a water pipe feeding the sprinkler system in Terminal 4 broke, flooding the facility and causing authorities to cut off power to the affected areas. LaHood, who served as transportation secretary from 2009–13 will assemble a team of independent experts to investigate the incident. <br/>
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US: LaHood to lead New York JFK storm issues investigation
Former US transportation secretary Ray LaHood will lead an independent investigation of the disruptions at New York JFK following a winter storm last week, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced. JFK experienced a surge in rescheduled arrivals, gate delays and ground-equipment breakdowns in the wake of a Jan 4 winter storm that deposited 8 in. of snow there. Jan 6, the Port Authority and terminal operators requested that the FAA limit some flights into the airport. Then, Jan. 7, a water pipe feeding the sprinkler system in Terminal 4 broke, flooding the facility and causing authorities to cut off power to the affected areas. LaHood, who served as transportation secretary from 2009–13 will assemble a team of independent experts to investigate the incident. <br/>
