LOS ANGELES—Up to 2 million people are expected to pass through Los Angeles International Airport during the two-week Thanksgiving holiday period that begins today, potentially doubling the number from the same time last year. In a statement, airport officials said they expect the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, which begins Thursday and continues through Nov. 30,…
Holiday Travel Crush Begins: LAX Expects 2 Million People Over Next 2 Weeks
November 18, 2021
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Japan Airlines’ Budget Carrier Opens Los Angeles-Tokyo Route
LOS ANGELES—Japan Airlines’ budget carrier Zip Air announced Nov. 12 it will introduce a first-of-its-kind service connecting Los Angeles and Tokyo. This is the first low-cost airline to fly a pan-Pacific route between Asia and North America. The service will begin Dec. 25 and will fly nonstop between Tokyo Narita and Los Angeles International Airport…
US Lifts COVID-19 Travel Bans, LAX Preparing for International Travel Surge
November 8, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is preparing for a surge in international travelers, after a pandemic ban that prohibited travelers from 33 countries from entering the U.S. has been lifted on Nov. 8. The federal government first restricted travel from Europe in March 2020 over concerns about the coronavirus, followed by travel bans for other countries. On Monday, restrictions…
LAX to Pilot Earthquake Early Warning System
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) announced today that it will pilot an earthquake early warning system to give travelers and employees a few extra seconds of warning before a quake strikes. The system will first be tested at one of the airport’s terminals, using $150,000 from a $1 million innovation fund through the city’s…
Irvine Family Blames Airline for Cat’s Death During International Flight
June 17, 2021
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IRVINE, Calif.—An Irvine family’s flight to Jordan ended in despair after their cat died due to extreme heat while in the cargo storage of a plane. Sam the cat began his June 8 travels with owner Haba Mahmoud, who was departing from Los Angeles International Airport with her two daughters, Taya and Maya Salman. The family was flying to…
Memorial Day Weekend Travel Sets 2021 Record at LAX
May 31, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Memorial Day weekend travelers have already set a new 2021 record at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with more than 78,000 people passing through Transportation Security Administration on May 28 alone, according to airport officials. With travel plans long-delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 37 million people were expected to travel from…
Memorial Day Weekend Travel Crunch Begins on Roadways and LAX
May 28, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—The Memorial Day travel crunch officially began May 28, with crowds flocking to Los Angeles International Airport and motorists hitting the roadways for holiday getaways—many of which have been long-delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LAX officials warned that terminals will be busy. “We are seeing passenger numbers rise quickly as the demand for…
LA Mayor’s Job Creation Claim Raises Questions
April 30, 2021
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Commentary About a week ago, on April 21, the Los Angeles mayor released his $11.23 billion budget proposal for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The night before, Mayor Eric Garcetti gave his State of the City speech, offering some rationale for his budget. He called it “a financial document … but also a roadmap,” providing a…
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