Transportation secretary: We're working 'our hearts off' to ensure air travel is safe
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, flanked by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul, speaks about the fatal crash during a news briefing at LaGuardia Airport. Credit: Newsday/Matthew Chayes
Sean Duffy, the U.S. secretary of transportation, said at a press conference Monday afternoon at LaGuardia Airport that he had visited the site of the crash.
“It's incredibly sad. It’s troubling," he said. "And I just want to let America know that we are working our hearts off to make sure that when people travel, whether by air or car or air, that they travel safely. And we put on precautions and policies to make sure that you are safe when you travel."
Duffy urged air passengers to wear their seat belts, citing the crash.
Duffy said he had spoken with President Donald Trump and the transport administrator of Canada. He also noted that the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation may takes months, if not up to a year, to conclude.
Matthew Chayes, a Newsday reporter since 2007, covers New York City.
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