Mid-afternoon today, a rumor began to swirl on Twitter, and was spread via announcements at May Day protests around the country: "Confirmed. #OccupyLa has effectively shut down LAX." The thing is, that's not even remotely true. more ›

An estimated 10 protesters are facing imminent arrest outside Los Angeles International Airport. The Los Angeles Police Department are working to control the permitted protest, however they are currently directing participants unwilling to be arrested to move aside. more ›

Nearly three tons of a key ingredient of methamphetamine packed in 80 plastic bags en route from China to Mexico were seized by federal agents at LAX. Officials announced the bust Tuesday, noting that two shipments of methylamine chloride, a controlled substance used in the manufacture of pesticides, solvents and pharmaceutical products, were accurately labeled but lacked the required federal Drug Enforcement Administration paperwork. more ›

Angry over what they call airlines' dangerous practice of hiring contracted workers at low wages to do tasks like clean out cabins and handle bags, unionized LAX employees went on strike today. Protesters showed up at the airport at a bleary-eyed 3:00 a.m., and will continue picketing throughout the day. more ›

The man who tried to sneak 55 live turtles and tortoises packed in snack food boxes into the U.S. via Los Angeles International Airport last year will now get to pack himself into a federal prison cell. more ›

Earlier today we informed readers that for only $45, they can smell just like Los Angeles, wafting the aromatic bouquets of grapefruit, plum, bergamot, orange blossom, jasmine, gardenia, sandalwood, amber and musk into our dirty air for all to inhale. Many of our readers, however, disagree with The Scent of Departure: LAX. more ›

Step away from your computer, walk outside and inhale deeply through your nose. What do you smell? Are there hints of grapefruit, plum and bergamot in the air? How about orange blossom, jasmine or gardenia? Sandalwood, amber and musk? According to perfumer Gérald Ghislain and designer Magalie Sénéquier, the aforementioned bouquets smell of Los Angeles. more ›

Four TSA screeners at LAX allegedly took bribes in exchange for turning a blind eye to suitcases filled with drugs (while their counterparts at Burbank arrested a lady for trying to bring applesauce on a plane for her elderly mother). more ›

Traveling has a wicked way of exposing the worst in people. A United Airlines passenger assaulted his way into handcuffs at LAX Tuesday after reacting violently to a flight attendant's orders. Whilst standing in the jetway at terminal 7, 61-year-old Eugene Lin of Hacienda Heights grabbed a female flight attendant by the arm and shoulder after she informed him his carry-on luggage would need to be checked and began tagging his baggage. more ›

A passenger for American Airlines was taken into the custody of the FBI at LAX this morning after spending too much time in the bathroom on the plane and "acting suspiciously." What exactly he did to warrant attention from the FBI isn't clear. more ›

Ballona Creek runs west into the ocean, starting almost ten miles inland. Near the mouth of the creek, it widens and forms both freshwater and saltwater marshes. Runoff from the nearby Baldwin Hills fills the basin. Spring is a particularly attractive time to visit the wetlands, although it’s a nice place to take a break during any season. more ›

Workers are planning a rally at LAX this afternoon to protest what they call the airport's attempt to cut costs by hiring irresponsible contractors and outsourcing jobs, putting travelers at risk and forcing airline employees to work for unlivable wages. more ›

A small aircraft violated the no-fly zone restriction around Los Angeles International Airport today as President Barack Obama was in the area aboard Marine One, reports NBC News. The single-engine aircraft, a Cessna 172, was surrounded by NORAD fighter jets and escorted down to Long Beach Airport. more ›

Things are looking up for the El Segundo Blue Butterfly, an endangered species that flutter about a preserve located near Los Angeles International Airport: Their population has risen about 8 percent over the last year. more ›

Last Monday, two British tourists landed at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and were greeted with handcuffs. The reason for their detainment did not stem from inappropriate behavior during their flight to the U.S. Rather, Homeland Security had flagged two of the male tourists' tweets leading up to his trip as potential threats to America. more ›

Hundreds of airport workers will descend on LAX this afternoon to march and rally for healthcare. Aviation Safeguards, the contractor providing passenger services at LAX, recently announced plans to terminate its contract with employees. As a result, workers will lose their healthcare benefits on February 1. more ›

Customs inspectors at LAX busted a dude that tried to smuggle in 63 pounds of an erectile dysfunction drug. Inspectors noticed a white, powdery substance inside the carry-on of a 40-year-old Korean man last week. more ›

Someone aboard Delta flight #2321 was kind enough to take a video of a wasted airline passenger being dragged off a plane for your own viewing pleasure. more ›

A light rail line connecting Metro's Green Line and Expo Line through a busy corridor has received a crucial approval from the Federal Transit Administration. more ›

Is your flight headed out of Los Angeles International Airport today? Or are you picking someone up from the airport? If so, bring a heaping pile of patience, because today happens to be one of the busiest travel days of the year at LAX. more ›

What's going on lately in the L.A food scene? Chew on this: A classic L.A. deli has landed at LAX, MexiKosher is getting into the holiday spirit of giving (and tamales), and a few great restaurant bars have some new cocktail menus. more ›

The U.S. economy, agricultural industry, and native flora and fauna have all been spared the damage of one of the world's most destructive crop pests thanks to an interception by federal border agents working at Los Angeles International Airport. more ›

A man accused of shooting two men 12 years ago was caught and arrested at LAX after returning to Los Angeles on a flight from Korea. more ›

Travelers who check in for flights at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are also checking in to the venue via Facebook. LAX has just been deemed the "most social airport" by social networking site Facebook, since more people "share" that they are there than at any other global airport. more ›

Without naming names, American Airlines has responded via a statement issued today about yesterday's incident on board a New York-bound flight parked at its Los Angeles International Airport gate involving actor Alec Baldwin, some Words With Friends, and some words with AA personnel. more ›

It seems that actor, and future mayor of New York, Alec Baldwin has been booted from his flight out of LAX. So far the only confirmations are from fellow passengers. Blame Words With Friends! more ›

The Los Angeles Police Department may have misused funds paid to them by Los Angeles International Airport to provide security at the facility, and now a federal probe aims to get to the bottom of the allegation, says KTLA. Millions of dollars are in question, per the complaint. more ›

Were you planning on avoiding the masses at LAX this weekend by booking a flight back home this Monday? It turns out at least 167,000 of you had the same idea. Tomorrow will be the busiest day of the year at LAX, officials say. more ›

Travelers braving the sky today may catch a glimpse of an unusual group of passengers. The Studio City-based Beagle Freedom Project has successfully rescued 40 beagles from a lab in Spain and is currently flying them to safety in Los Angeles. more ›