This photo from the TSA shows firecrackers, knives and other prohibited items that were found in a woman’s carry-on bag at LAX on Dec. 15, 2024. Transportation Security Administration TSA officers at Los Angeles International Airport were shocked to discover 88 prohibited items in a woman’s carry-on bag, citing that it was “extremely concerning.” During … Read more
The computer network at Los Angeles World Airports, the city agency that operates Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport, experienced “anomalies” early Thursday, knocking both airports’ web sites out of service, but causing no apparent issues with flight operations. While not referring to the situation as a cyberattack, an agency spokeswoman told City … Read more
LAX’s Automated People Mover has entered a new phase of testing that will bring train cars through the Central Terminal Area, which employees and guests can view starting Tuesday crossing over Sepulveda and Century boulevards. In the coming weeks, design-builders LAX Integrated Express Solutions, also known as LINXS, will conduct the first set of tests … Read more
Southern California airports received more than $60 million in grants announced this week by the Federal Aviation Administration for various upgrade projects, part of roughly $970 million in funds awarded to airfields across the nation. “Investing in America’s airport infrastructure isn’t just about upgrading runways and terminals — it’s about growing local economies, creating jobs, … Read more
Los Angeles World Airports commissioners reported positive growth Friday for their proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25, which would represent an increase of $369 million over 2023-24 budget. During Thursday’s Board of Airport Commissioners meeting, Chief Financial Officer Tatiana Starostina gave her second update on LAWA’s budget outlook for 2024-25. According to her report, LAWA’s … Read more
Airbnb said Monday that it’s banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings on its site around the world by the end of next month. The San Francisco-based online rental platform said it is seeking to “simplify” its security-camera policy while prioritizing privacy. “These changes were made in consultation with our guests, hosts and … Read more
LOS ANGELES — LAX and Hollywood Burbank are among four California airports that will receive a combined $89.3 million from a federal grant intended to address growing demand for air travel and support projects to improve the passenger experience, the state’s two U.S. senators announced on Thursday, Feb. 15. Sens. Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler … Read more
Labor unrest erupted at two Southland locations Wednesday, Feb. 14 as LAX food and beverage workers launched a three-day strike over wage concerns, and LA Grand Hotel workers also walked off the job, demanding higher wages and increased staffing. The actions highlight a wave of union activity that has swept Southern California in recent years … Read more
A flight approaches the airport in San Diego, Calif. K.C. Alfred/Getty Images In this week’s airline news, the Transportation Department said the flight cancellation rate in 2023 dropped by almost 50% from the previous year, and the rate over the year-end holidays was even lower; DOT also said the vast majority of flight delays were caused … Read more
FILE: An Alaska Airlines plane takeoff from SFO in June 2023. Tayfun CoSkun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images In the latest airline news, new construction at San Francisco International could delay flights for months, the airport warns; Alaska Airlines is boosting checked bag fees; regional carrier JSX orders hundreds of hybrid-electric planes to expand service to smaller … Read more
