Busy LAX terminal closes Tuesday amid government shutdown: What to know

A phased closure of Terminal 5 at Los Angeles International Airport began Tuesday morning as the federal government shutdown continues to affect air travel across the nation. The closure is part

LAX will tear down and reconstruct Terminal 5 ahead of 2028 Olympics

After American Airlines shifts to Terminal 4 Tuesday, Terminal 5 will be completely closed to begin demolition efforts.
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Staffing issues prompt temporary ground stop at LAX

The FAA issued a temporary ground stop at one of the world's busiest airports soon after U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted that travelers would see more flights delayed and canceled in the coming days as the nation's air traffic controllers work without pay during the federal government shutdown.

Spirit Airlines removes, bans 'disruptive' passenger at Nashville International Airport

Before taking off from Nashville on Oct. 25, Spirit Airlines removed and permanently banned a passenger. Here's what happened.

Delta flight to Los Angeles returns to Atlanta airport over smoky smell in cabin, officials say

A Delta Air Lines flight heading from Atlanta to Los Angeles had to turn around over a "smoky odor" in the plane's cabin, airline officials say.

Ex-Cop Allegedly Killed Homeless Man a Decade Ago, Then Fled Country — Now He's Been Arrested at Airport

A former LAPD officer suspected of killing a homeless man in 2015 was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday, Oct. 16

‘Unpleasant odor’ forces Delta flight to turn back: Here’s what the airline says it was

Delta Air Lines flight 2311 departed from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) on the evening of Oct. 18 with two pilots, four flight attendants and 189 passengers. Shortly into the flight, however, an “unpleasant” smell was detected in the cabin, forcing a return to LAX.
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