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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Nearly 300 pounds of meth hidden in fake solar panels nabbed at LAX

Customs officers intercepted nearly 300 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in fake solar panels at LAX, headed for export to New Zealand.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Flames from engine cause flight to declare emergency and return to LAX

Sun Country Airlines flight experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Los Angeles, prompting an emergency landing.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Calif. airport to spend $22.8M on noise mitigation for 400 residences

Federal funding of $81.3 million to California airports will be used to reduce noise pollution for residential communities.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'I have no shame in openly weeping in airports.' Travelers brace for Fourth of July holiday crush

Over 72 million people nationwide are expected to travel more than 50 miles from June 28 to July 6, an increase of nearly 2 million travelers compared to last year. Around 61.6 million people are expected to travel by car over the holiday weekend, which is a 2.2% increase from last year.
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Los Angeles
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

The LAX/Metro Transit Center Station Is Now Open-Here's How to Use It

LAX is improving public transportation options with the new LAX/Metro Transit Center Station and the upcoming Automated People Mover.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

A trip to LAX without a car? Metro opens long-awaited LAX station

When the people mover finally opens, then we will have an international airport that will connect people from literally inside the terminals to the world and beyond through Metro.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Why it can take hours to get through customs at LAX for some unlucky travellers

In fiscal year 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection processed over 420 million travelers at ports of entry nationwide, indicating a 6.6% increase in traffic.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I visited airport lounges from Delta One and Virgin Atlantic. Both had nice perks, but one impressed me way more.

Both the lounges at LAX evoke a sense of old Hollywood glamour, yet they each offer unique atmospheres that cater to different preferences.
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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

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.
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