5G wireless signals could disrupt air travel this holiday weekend

Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week could face a new source of disruptions starting Saturday, when wireless providers are expected to power up new 5G systems near major airports.

4th of July holiday getaway begins at LAX

While severe weather continues to cause air- traffic delays and flight cancellations nationally, Los Angeles International Airport officials say they anticipate July will be LAX's busiest month of the summer travel season -- starting with an anticipated 3 million passengers over the Fourth of July period, including peak travel days Thursday and Friday.