New landmark study tests air on planes for virus transmission
Good news for people who've been itching to get on a plane to see family, friends, or take that long-awaited vacation.
Investigation continues into mysterious jetpack sighting near LAX
A flight crew with China Airlines reportedly spotted someone in a jetpack about 6,000 feet in the air Wednesday afternoon near LAX.
Jetpack spotted flying near LAX for second time in weeks
For the second known time this year, a jetpack was seen flying close to commercial airplanes near Los Angeles International Airport.
New information released by FBI in LAX jetpack incident
The FBI has released new details on an unusual story that has gone worldwide you saw first on FOX 11.
Los Angeles Metro makes its TAP cards available through mobile devices
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has made the Transit Access Pass card available through the iPhone and Apple Watch, which provides a contactless way for riders to pay for bus and rail fares.
Hyundai, Kia recall over 500,000 vehicles due to leaks that can cause engine fires
Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 591,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a brake fluid leak that could cause engine fires. The recalls cover more than 440,000 Kia Optima midsize sedans from 2013 through 2015 and Kia Sorento SUVs from 2014 and 2015.
Mystery jetpack man flying by commercial pilots at LAX may have been a mannequin on a drone
It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s a…jetpack?!
FBI investigating pilot's report of 'guy in jetpack' flying 3,000 feet in air near planes at LAX
The FBI will be investigating an incident that took place near Los Angeles International Airport after an American Airlines pilot reported seeing a mystery person in a jetpack flying in the path of incoming jets Sunday evening.
Metro task force to explore offering free ridership on trains, buses
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced it will convene a task force starting Tuesday to explore ways to eliminate fares for all riders on the agency's buses and trains.
Smuggled puppies from Russia intercepted at LAX
Customs inspectors at Los Angeles International Airport intercepted eight Pomeranian puppies that were smuggled into the country from Russia, authorities said.
Delta Air Lines to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, according to internal memo
Delta Air Lines is set to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, the carrier said in a memo seen by Reuters on Monday that noted the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and plunging air travel demand.
Travelers lost about $900K at airport checkpoints last year, TSA says
Travelers left behind nearly a million dollars at U.S. airport security checkpoints last year, including about $19,000 in foreign currency, the Transportation Security Administration said.
Uber, Lyft drivers to resume working as independent contractors
An appeals court has allowed ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to continue treating their drivers as independent contractors while an appeal works its way through the court.
Uber, Lyft threatening to pull out of California by week's end
Uber and Lyft are threatening to pull out of California by the end of the week if they are forced to classify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.
Pilot suffers injury after FedEx plane makes emergency landing at LAX
A FedEx plane with two pilots aboard made an emergency landing at LAX early Wednesday morning.
Garcetti says COVID-19 'Travel Safely Ambassadors' to deploy at LAX on Monday
Mayor Eric Garcetti said that a "Travel Safely Ambassador Program'' will begin next week at Los Angeles International Airport, with workers handing out free masks to people who need them, along with informational materials about safety precautions to fight COVID-19.
Counterfeit luxury designer items seized at LAX with estimated value of more than $1.8 million
Customs inspectors seized counterfeit high fashion products valued at more than $1.8 million at Los Angeles International Airport in a shipment from Hong Kong, including handbags, shoes and watches, authorities said Monday.
Thousands of counterfeit designer goods seized at LAX
U.S. Customs and Border Protection confiscated counterfeit high-end fashion items from well-known designers including Fendi, YSL, Chanel, and Gucci that arrived from Hong Kong, it was reported Monday.
Metro deploys first zero-emission electric bus for G Line in San Fernando Valley
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Monday deployed the first electric bus for the G Line, with 40 zero-emission buses planned to be added to the formerly named Orange Line by the end of the year.
LADOT extends relaxed parking enforcement to Aug. 16 due to pandemic
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation announced it will continue not giving tickets for several parking offenses through at least Aug. 16 because of the coronavirus outbreak.