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1 week ago

Los Angeles

LAX drops down the list of the world's busiest airports by passenger count

LAX has fallen in global airport rankings due to reduced domestic travel and poor recovery from the pandemic.

fromNew York Post

Miscellaneous

Gonzaga basketball players were clueless about terrifying near-plane catastrophe

Gonzaga's men's basketball team was unaware of a near-collision incident at LAX during their travel to a game, and everyone is safe.

#air-traffic-control

fromwww.dailynews.com

Miscellaneous

LAX air traffic control tells charter plane taxiing towards active runway to stop, stop stop'

Air traffic control successfully prevented a potential runway incursion involving Key Lime Air Flight 563 at LAX.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

LA food

Near-miss between 2 planes at LAX caught on video

Air traffic controllers successfully prevented a potential runway incident at LAX involving a Key Lime Air flight and a departing Delta plane.

Los Angeles

'Stop, stop, stop': Air traffic control intervenes as planes near each other on LAX runway

A near-miss incident at LAX involving a private jet carrying Gonzaga University's basketball team has prompted an FAA investigation.

fromwww.dailynews.com

Miscellaneous

LAX air traffic control tells charter plane taxiing towards active runway to stop, stop stop'

Air traffic control successfully prevented a potential runway incursion involving Key Lime Air Flight 563 at LAX.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

LA food

Near-miss between 2 planes at LAX caught on video

Air traffic controllers successfully prevented a potential runway incident at LAX involving a Key Lime Air flight and a departing Delta plane.

Los Angeles

'Stop, stop, stop': Air traffic control intervenes as planes near each other on LAX runway

A near-miss incident at LAX involving a private jet carrying Gonzaga University's basketball team has prompted an FAA investigation.

more#air-traffic-control

#holiday-travel

Los Angeles

3.2 million passengers expected at LAX this holiday season; still less than pre-pandemic

Holiday travel saw over 3.2 million expected passengers at LAX, indicating increased activity but still below pre-pandemic levels.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

TSA officer 'shocked' to find multiple prohibited items in a woman's bag at LAX, including fireworks, knives, and replica firearms

A woman attempted to take prohibited items, including fireworks and knives, through TSA at LAX, prompting serious concerns from security officials.

Los Angeles

3.2 million passengers expected at LAX this holiday season; still less than pre-pandemic

Holiday travel saw over 3.2 million expected passengers at LAX, indicating increased activity but still below pre-pandemic levels.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

TSA officer 'shocked' to find multiple prohibited items in a woman's bag at LAX, including fireworks, knives, and replica firearms

A woman attempted to take prohibited items, including fireworks and knives, through TSA at LAX, prompting serious concerns from security officials.

California

X-ray finds 82 fireworks, knives in passenger's carry-on at California airport, feds say

A passenger at LAX was found with 82 fireworks, knives, and replica firearms in her carry-on, highlighting the importance of airport security measures.

California

LAX security popped open student's suitcase, found her clothes soaked in meth, officials say

A student was arrested with methamphetamine-soaked shirts at LAX while traveling to meet her boyfriend in Australia.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Woman detained at California airport for having fireworks, knives and other prohibited items in her carry-on bag

Travelers should thoroughly check their luggage to avoid carrying prohibited items like fireworks and weapons.

Recent incidents at LAX highlight ongoing security challenges and the need for vigilance among passengers.

fromSacramento Bee

California

X-ray finds 82 fireworks, knives in passenger's carry-on at California airport, feds say

A passenger at LAX was found with 82 fireworks, knives, and replica firearms in her carry-on, highlighting the importance of airport security measures.

California

LAX security popped open student's suitcase, found her clothes soaked in meth, officials say

A student was arrested with methamphetamine-soaked shirts at LAX while traveling to meet her boyfriend in Australia.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Woman detained at California airport for having fireworks, knives and other prohibited items in her carry-on bag

Travelers should thoroughly check their luggage to avoid carrying prohibited items like fireworks and weapons.

Recent incidents at LAX highlight ongoing security challenges and the need for vigilance among passengers.

more#airport-security

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Los Angeles

Woman sends cryptic message, misses flight from LAX then disappears, family says

A Hawaii woman, Hannah Kobayashi, disappeared after sending alarming messages about feeling in danger while in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles

Hannah Kobayashi speaks out for first time since returning to U.S. from Mexico

Hannah Kobayashi prioritizes healing and gratitude after her disappearance and return from Mexico.

Los Angeles

Woman sends cryptic message, misses flight from LAX then disappears, family says

A Hawaii woman, Hannah Kobayashi, disappeared after sending alarming messages about feeling in danger while in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles

Hannah Kobayashi speaks out for first time since returning to U.S. from Mexico

Hannah Kobayashi prioritizes healing and gratitude after her disappearance and return from Mexico.

more#hannah-kobayashi

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

Alaska Airlines jet lands safely at LAX after losing tire on takeoff from D.C.

Alaska Airlines Flight 309 landed safely at LAX after losing a tire on takeoff, with no injuries reported among passengers.

Los Angeles

7 months ago

Waiting for a flight at LAX? You might be able to read a banned book

LAX is introducing a program to provide travelers access to banned books via temporary library cards to promote free literature.

fromTravel + Leisure

7 months ago

Los Angeles

Virgin Atlantic to Open a New Clubhouse Lounge in LAX Next Year - Here's Who Can Get In

Virgin Atlantic will open a luxurious clubhouse lounge at LAX in 2025, enhancing travel experiences for West Coast flights to London.

Los Angeles

9 months ago

LAX People Mover on track for completion after board approves extra $400 million

The commission overseeing LAX allocated an additional $400 million to settle disputes and complete the Automated People Mover train project by 2026.

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