Los Angeles International Airport

Southwest Flight From LA To Austin Diverted To Phoenix After Bomb Threat

A Southwest Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, made an emergency landing in Phoenix Monday after someone phoned in a bomb threat, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/10

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Mayor-Elect Garcetti Faces Controversial LAX Runway Project

One major issue on mayor-elect Eric Garcetti’s agenda is a controversial runway project at Los Angeles International Airport.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/31

Airport Workers To Challenge LAX’s Runway Expansion Plan

Los Angeles International airport workers represented by SEIU United Service Workers West Thursday are expected to file a California Environmental Quality Act challenge to the airport’s runway expansion.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/30

LAX Already Looking To Expand Its New ‘Pets Unstressing Passengers’ Program

There’s a new breed of airport dog. They aren’t looking for drugs or bombs — they are looking for people who need a buddy, a belly to rub or a paw to shake.

2013/05/29

In-Flight Thefts On The Rise At LAX

Cases of passengers breaking into other people’s carry-on bags during flights are on the rise at Los Angeles International Airport.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/20

U.S. Customs officials confiscated 387 purses made out of prohibited snake, lizard and crocodile skins at LAX on May 6. (credit: U.S. Customs & Border Protection)

Elephant Meat, Dead Primate Among Unusual Items Seized At LAX

Customs officials seized a half pound of elephant meat, a dead primate and nearly 400 handbags made out of reptile skins over a four day period at Los Angeles International Airport, officials announced Monday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/20

Police Investigating Laser Strike On Jet Approaching LAX

Police and sheriff’s deputies Wednesday night are investigating a laser strike in the Florence area that was pointed at a jet going to Los Angeles International Airport.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/08

Emergency On Flight Status Boards At LAX Was Caused By Operator ‘Accident’

Authorities are trying to figure out who hacked into the flight status boards in the Tom Bradley Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport Monday night.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/22

Feds Delay Policy Allowing Knives, Sports Equipment On Planes

Federal officials have temporarily delayed a policy change that would have let people carry small knives, novelty bats and other sports equipment on planes.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/22

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Virgin America Offers Flights From LAX To Vegas

Virgin America has a new, less expensive way for people to get to Sin City.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/22

Groups Pushing To Put LAX Expansion Plans On Hold

Community and union groups are expected to express their concern Tuesday to city officials about the expansion of the Los Angeles International Airport causing possible traffic congestion and air pollution risks.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/09

People gathered in a darkened Nokia Plaza at the LA Live entertainment complex hold candles in downtown Los Angeles on March 28, 2009 for a celebration to mark Earth Hour. (credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

Iconic Landmarks In SoCal To Go Dark For Earth Hour

Santa Monica’s world-famous Ferris wheel will be among several iconic landmarks to go dark on Saturday evening.

2013/03/23

TSA: Small Knives Now Allowed In Carry-On Luggage

Small knives, novelty bats, hockey sticks and golf clubs are now back on the allowed items that can be carried onto a plane, the TSA announced Tuesday.

2013/03/05

Director Emad Burnat poses for a portrait during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival at the Getty Images Portrait Studio at T-Mobile Village at the Lift on January 24, 2012, in Park City, Utah. (credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Oscar-Nominated Palestinian Director Held Briefly At LAX

Immigration officials briefly detained the Palestinian director of the Oscar-nominated documentary “5 Broken Cameras” on his way into town for Sunday’s Academy Awards.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/20

Northeast Blizzard Spurs Flight Cancellations To, From LAX

A blizzard pounding the nation’s northeast region forced the cancellation of dozens of flights in and out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), officials have announced.

2013/02/09