Yankees land in Tampa at 1 a.m. after plane issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The New York Yankees faced travel difficulties ahead of the AL Division Series, landing in Tampa at 1 a.m. on Friday. After arriving at Westchester County Airport for a charter flight, they were delayed due to hydraulic issues, forcing a switch to LaGuardia Airport for departure around 10 p.m. Thursday. Players made use of the time on the ground by engaging in games and conversations. Yankees manager Aaron Boone noted that the team handled the situation well despite the delays.
- •Yankees qualified for the AL Division Series.
- •Team's charter flight departed from LaGuardia around 10 p.m. Thursday.
- •Players were delayed over five hours due to hydraulic issues.
- •The flight arrived in Tampa at 1 a.m. on Friday.
- •Yankees are set to play the Rays in the best-of-five series.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Plane problems cause Yankees to switch airports, land in Tampa at 1 a.m. ahead of Division Series
"(AP) — After qualifying for the AL Division Series, the New York Yankees had a difficult time getting there.Plane problems caused a switch of airports that prevented the Yankees from landing at Tampa International Airport until 1 a.
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