Arrive early! Labor Day travel crunch underway at LAX

With the Labor Day weekend travel rush beginning Friday, Los Angeles International Airport officials warned that roughly double the number of passengers are expected over the holiday period compared to last year, although air traffic will still be short of pre-pandemic holiday levels.

Detectives seek help identifying man who breached security at LAX by posing as custodial worker

Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department are asking for the community’s help in identifying a suspect who breached airport security and entered the airfield at Los Angeles International Airport.

Hurricane Ida brings 'nightmare scenario' for gas prices

Hurricane Ida could create a "nightmare" scenario for national gas prices, according to a market analyst. 

Prop 22: California judge strikes down law making Uber, Lyft drivers independent contractors

A judge has struck down California’s ballot measure that exempted Uber and other companies from a state law requiring their drivers to be classified as employees eligible for benefits and job protections.

Los Angeles woman stuck in Chicago due to Spirit cancellations

A Los Angeles woman is stuck in Chicago due to Spirit Airlines canceling her flight several times since Tuesday.

Terminal 5 at LAX reopens after report of suspicious vehicle

Traffic was temporarily diverted at the Central Terminal Area of the Los Angeles International Airport Friday morning due to a security concern.

Spirit suddenly cancels hundreds of flights
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FOX 11's Laura Diaz caught up with the passengers left stranded at LAX due to the sudden delays and cancellations.

Pregnant woman stranded at LAX after Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights

What was supposed to be a nearly two-hour direct flight from Cleveland to Atlanta has turned into a four-day nightmare for a pregnant woman in her third trimester. Now, she finds herself stranded at LAX.

Spirit says flight delays, cancellations were due to weather and operational changes to blame
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Spirit Airlines says it is working around the clock to accommodate passengers impacted by delays and cancellations at several of its hubs due to "weather and operational challenges" over the weekend.

Jetpack sighting near LAX, pilot reports: 'Did you see the UFO?'

A federal investigation is underway after a pilot says he spotted a jetpack flying near the Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday night, authorities said.