New York's Laguarda airport reopens for business Thursday.<br/> <br />Transportation throughout New York virtually ground to a halt after superstorm Sandy hit the region.<br/> <br />It caused a change of plans for many travelers.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) PATRICIA RHODES, PASSENGER, SAYING:<br/> <br />"We came to visit out father for his birthday, a surprise visit, and then it was a surprise stay. Because we were supposed to leave on Sunday and the flights got canceled on Sunday. So many days later we're heading back to Minnesota."<br/> <br />Laguardia is the last of the three major New York area airports to resume service. Newark Liberty International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport started limited service on Wednesday.<br/> <br />Between them, the three airports handle 300,000 passengers a day.<br/> <br />Even with airports resuming services, there are few easy ways home for many.<br/> <br />But while the wait may be long, at least for some there is an end in sight.
