A horrific scheduling disaster struck LaGuardia airport this week. A commercial jet collided with a ground vehicle on the runway. While officials talk about casualties, the real tragedy is the logistical nightmare for Manhattan’s elite.

Private jet routing has been thrown into total chaos. Hamptons helicopter transfers were grounded for hours. The NetJets set was left stranded in VIP lounges with nothing but warm caviar. It is a catastrophic inconvenience for those who value their time above all else.

Our infrastructure is aging, and it is finally starting to affect the people who matter. When the elite cannot reach their estates, the social fabric begins to fray. We don't care about the runway safety protocols. We care that the weekend was ruined for the city's most important residents.

Hopefully, the Port Authority can clear the mess quickly. The elite deserve better than to be stuck in Queens. Let this be a lesson to the government: fix the runways or face the wrath of the Hamptons crowd.