LAX experienced a ground delay due to staffing issues, resulting in 565 delays and 38 cancellations, with operations limited to 48 flights per hour by the FAA.
A ground delay at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) caused by staffing issues is affecting flights, with delays averaging 98 minutes, and is expected to last until midnight.
Over 1,000 flights were canceled or delayed nationwide on a busy travel day due to a winter storm and a software issue affecting Airbus A320 aircraft, with Los Angeles International Airport experiencing significant disruptions amid expected high travel volumes.
Since the start of the government shutdown, approximately 150 flights have been canceled at Southern California airports, with LAX experiencing the highest number of delays and cancellations, primarily due to staffing shortages caused by FAA staff working without pay. The situation is expected to worsen if the shutdown continues, prompting airlines to reduce operations and advising travelers to book nonstop morning flights and avoid smaller planes.
Flights to Los Angeles International Airport were temporarily halted due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic control facility, exacerbated by the ongoing federal government shutdown which has led to increased sick calls among controllers and widespread delays at multiple airports.
A flight from Omaha to LAX was diverted after pilots mistakenly believed there was a security breach due to a communication system failure, leading to an emergency declaration; it was later clarified that the cabin crew was trying to contact the pilots, and no security incident occurred.
A SkyWest flight to LAX was diverted back to Omaha due to a communication system malfunction that caused pilots to believe there was a security incident, but it was later confirmed to be a technical miscommunication with no security threat.
A man used an Apple AirTag to track and recover his stolen luggage at LAX, leading to the arrest of suspects found in an abandoned building, highlighting the usefulness of AirTags in theft recovery.
A Delta Boeing 767-400 experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from LAX but safely returned to the airport after a quick turnaround, with passengers and crew unharmed, and the incident under investigation.
A Delta Boeing 767 experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from LAX, causing the pilots to return to the airport. The plane landed safely, passengers deplaned normally, and an investigation is ongoing.
The new LAX/Metro Transit Center in Los Angeles has opened, providing a streamlined connection to the airport via light rail, buses, and a free shuttle, with free rides across the system through Sunday to celebrate. The station enhances transit options, including the completion of the K and C lines, and features modern amenities and art installations, although the Automated People Mover is still under construction for a future direct airport link.
The Los Angeles Metro has opened a new transit center at LAX, connecting to the K and C Lines, with plans for an automated people mover train to improve airport access, easing traffic and enhancing international travel experience. Free shuttle buses currently serve the route, with the train expected to be operational next year, marking a significant upgrade in LA's transit infrastructure ahead of major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
Health officials have issued a warning about potential measles exposure at Los Angeles International Airport and Children's Hospital of Orange County. An infected traveler was at LAX on November 27, and an infant with measles visited the hospital multiple times. Unvaccinated individuals, especially infants, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems, are at high risk. The CDC reports a rise in measles cases nationwide, emphasizing the importance of the MMR vaccine, which is highly effective in preventing the disease.
A measles case has been confirmed involving a traveler who passed through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on November 27, potentially exposing others during one of the busiest travel weeks. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the CDC are notifying those who may have been exposed. Health officials emphasize the importance of the measles vaccine, which is 97% effective, to prevent infection. Unimmunized individuals exposed to measles can develop symptoms 7 to 21 days after exposure. Measles cases in the U.S. have more than doubled this year, highlighting the need for timely vaccination.
A woman, Arlene Bunch, was caught on video making racist remarks towards an Indian American family on an LAX shuttle bus, blaming a brain injury for her behavior. The incident, recorded by photographer Pervez Taufiq, involved Bunch insulting Taufiq's family and claiming they were aggressive. Bunch, who suffered a brain injury in a propane explosion, has shown no remorse for her actions, while Taufiq emphasizes the importance of bystander intervention in such situations.