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Waits of more than two hours for taxis and limousines were the norm last night and early today at Pearson International when aircraft diverted to othe(...)
Waits of more than two hours for taxis and limousines were the norm last night and early today at Pearson International when aircraft diverted to othe(...)

Waits of more than two hours for taxis and limousines were the norm last night and early today at Pearson International when aircraft diverted to othe(...)

Date4/3/1988
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  • Waits of more than two hours for taxis and limousines were the norm last night and early today at Pearson International when aircraft diverted to othe(...)
  • Waits of more than two hours for taxis and limousines were the norm last night and early today at Pearson International when aircraft diverted to other cities after dense fog shut down the airport for four hours landed within minutes of each other when the airport reopened. Thousands of wearing travellers from International flights Canada Customs and Immigration areas. Terminal 1 was jammed with 5,000 people at one point. [Incomplete]
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Original Toronto Star caption: Waits of more than two hours for taxis and limousines were the norm last night and early today at Pearson International when aircraft diverted to other cities after dense fog shut down the airport for four hours landed within minutes of each other when the airport reopened. Thousands of wearing travellers from International flights Canada Customs and Immigration areas. Terminal 1 was jammed with 5,000 people at one point. [Incomplete]
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0002988F
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