LaGuardia’s Bold Airport Protest

ByIlya

During the 1930s, New York City’s sole commercial airport was located in New Jersey. In a bold act of protest, NYC Mayor LaGuardia refused to disembark in New Jersey when his ticket read “New York City,” compelling the pilot to fly him to NYC instead. This event highlighted the pressing need for a proper airport in the city, and eventually led to the construction of LaGuardia Airport, which opened in 1939 and now serves as a vital transportation hub for millions of passengers each year

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