Deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C. cancels NYC flights to and from Reagan National Airport
NEW YORK -- A deadly plane crash over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C. canceled flights to and from Ronald Reagan National Airport overnight.
The airport reopened around 11 a.m. Thursday, as the search continues for the 64 people on board the American Airlines plane that collided with a U.S. Army helicopter.
NYC airports cancel flights to Reagan National Airport
Earlier in the morning, more than a dozen flights to Reagan National Airport were canceled from New York City's three major airports: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty International airports.
JFK listed nine cancellations between 8 and 8:55 a.m. for nine different airlines. Flights departing at 3:10 p.m. or later are listed as on schedule.
LaGuardia had four cancellations between 6 and 8:29 a.m. for American and Delta airlines. Flights departing at 11:29 a.m. took off as scheduled.
Newark had three cancellations between 7 and 9 a.m. for United Airlines. Flights departing at 11 a.m. also took off as scheduled.
Flights to and from Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C. were not impacted by the incident. Travelers should check with their airline for the status of specific flights.
"A difficult day for all of us at American Airlines"
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom released a video statement overnight, saying in part, "I'd like to express our deep sorrows about these events."
"This is a difficult day for all of us at American Airlines, and our efforts now are focused entirely on the needs of our passengers, crew members, partners, first responders, along with their families and loved ones," he said.
Isom also noted the airline was sending a team to Washington, D.C. and he would be traveling there, as well.
"We're cooperating fully with the National Transportation Safety Board in its investigation and will continue to provide all the information we can," his statement continued.
Meanwhile, a conference room has been set up at Reagan National Airport for passengers' family members, some of whom were already at the airport waiting to pick up their loved ones when the news broke.
American Airlines has also established a number that family members of those believed to be on the flight can call: 1-800-679-8215.