A JetBlue plane had to abort a takeoff at Kennedy International Airport when a Caribbean Airlines aircraft suddenly crossed the runway, the airlines said Sunday.
JetBlue spokesman Rick Clark said Flight 1295 to Austin, Texas, was cleared for takeoff on Saturday evening and rolling down the tarmac at full speed when the pilot was forced to put on the brakes. Clark said there were no injuries.
The JetBlue plane returned to the gate and took off for Austin three hours late. Clark said he doesn’t know exactly how close the two planes were.
JetBlue officials said Caribbean Airways Flight 526 crossed the runway without authorization. No one was immediately available for comment at Caribbean Airways.
The Federal Aviation Authority did not immediately respond to a call seeking comment.
