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The FAA temporarily halted flights to LAX due to staffing shortages caused by the federal government shutdown, leading to delays and disruptions at multiple airports as air traffic controllers work without pay and experience increased stress and sick calls.
Flights to Los Angeles International Airport have been halted due to a nationwide air traffic controller shortage caused by the ongoing government shutdown, which has led to safety concerns as controllers struggle financially and some take on second jobs, with airlines and airports providing support while Congress remains deadlocked on a resolution.
Flights to Los Angeles International Airport were temporarily halted due to a staffing shortage at an air traffic control facility, exacerbated by the ongoing federal government shutdown which has led to increased controller stress and sick calls, causing delays and disruptions at multiple airports.
Los Angeles County public health officials have confirmed that an international traveler with measles passed through Los Angeles International Airport on May 19. The traveler was at the airport for five hours, potentially exposing others to the highly contagious disease. People in the affected terminals are advised to monitor for symptoms such as high fever, cough, rash, runny nose, and red watery eyes.
An American Airlines Boeing 777 made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport due to a possible mechanical problem, with reports suggesting a blown out tire. The flight, arriving from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, landed safely with no injuries reported. This incident follows a recent United Airlines jet emergency landing in L.A. after losing a tire during takeoff.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Mexico City made an emergency landing in Los Angeles due to a reported hydraulics issue, marking the fifth incident involving the airline's jets this week. No injuries were reported among the 110 passengers on board, and they were later put on a new plane to continue their journey. This comes after a series of incidents involving United jets, including a plane rolling off a runway in Houston, a flight losing a wheel during takeoff from SFO, and an engine failure mid-flight over the Pacific Ocean.
A United Airlines flight bound for Mexico City made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport due to a reported hydraulics issue, with all 110 individuals on board safely deplaned. This incident marks the fourth emergency involving a United Airlines flight in the same week, as another flight had earlier rolled onto the grass at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. The FAA is investigating both incidents, while United Airlines stated that the affected aircraft had redundant hydraulic systems and that passengers were transported to their destinations on new aircraft.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Mexico City made an emergency landing in Los Angeles due to a hydraulic system problem, marking the fourth domestic flight emergency for the airline this week. This incident follows a plane veering off the runway in Houston, a tire falling off during takeoff in San Francisco, and an engine catching fire on a flight to Fort Myers. All passengers and crew were safe in each incident.
Officials are investigating how a woman managed to bypass a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint and board an American Airlines flight from Nashville to Los Angeles without a ticket. This incident follows a similar case in November where a man flew to Los Angeles from Copenhagen without proper credentials. The TSA has had previous security blunders, including a 2022 incident where a Frontier Airlines flight was diverted due to a passenger carrying a box cutter.
A woman managed to bypass TSA checkpoints at Nashville International Airport, boarded a flight to Los Angeles without a ticket or identification, and was only detained and questioned upon landing, mirroring a similar incident involving a Russian man flying from Copenhagen to LAX without a passport, visa, or ticket. The TSA stated that once passengers pass through the security checkpoint, it is the airline's responsibility to check their tickets as they board the flight.
Dozens of protesters marched near Los Angeles International Airport to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and bring attention to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The group, described as an "unaffiliated group of Palestinians, Jews, and Angelenos of conscience," blocked traffic on roads near LAX for several hours, causing disruptions during rush hour. They later stopped in the middle of an intersection outside LAX before moving on.
Protesters demanding a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip blocked traffic near Los Angeles International Airport, continuing demonstrations that earlier this week saw the 110 Freeway shut down during peak commute time. The group marched towards the airport, shutting down all lanes of the bridge that feeds into it, causing anger and frustration among motorists. The protesters aimed to raise awareness about the violence and hardship faced by Palestinians in Gaza, despite inconveniencing drivers. Similar protests have taken place in major cities across the country, calling for a cease-fire and disrupting traffic.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has officially banned the sale of single-use plastic water bottles as part of its efforts to reduce waste and become net zero by 2045. The ban does not apply to water bottles served onboard planes. LAX is installing more hydration stations throughout the airport to encourage travelers to use reusable water bottles, and sustainable alternatives like glass or aluminum bottles will still be available for purchase. This move is part of L.A.'s Green New Deal initiative, and LAX follows in the footsteps of San Francisco International Airport, which implemented a similar ban in 2019.
A Delta Air Lines passenger was arrested after opening one of the plane’s doors and sliding down an emergency exit slide as the plane prepared for takeoff from Los Angeles to Seattle. The incident took place while the plane was stationary at the Los Angeles International Airport. The passenger was initially detained by Delta staff before being arrested by local law enforcement. The FAA is investigating the incident.
A passenger on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to Seattle was detained after allegedly opening an emergency exit door and sliding down the emergency slide as the plane was preparing to taxi. The passenger was taken to a local hospital for a mental evaluation. The Seattle-bound plane eventually returned to its gate and all other passengers were rebooked onto a different flight.