LAX Braces for Shutdown Turmoil Ahead of Thanksgiving Rush

LAX Braces for Shutdown Turmoil Ahead of Thanksgiving Rush

Ongoing shutdown threatens to cripple LAX ahead of Thanksgiving, with warnings of delays, cancellations, and possible airspace closures.

With one of the busiest travel holidays fast approaching, officials are urging airline passengers departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to prepare for possible disruptions.

The ongoing government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, has thrown the nation’s air travel system into uncertainty.

"If this continues, Democrats, you will see mass chaos," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. "We’ll experience major flight delays, widespread cancellations, and possibly even regional airspace shutdowns. We simply don’t have enough air traffic controllers to keep everything running safely.

Author's summary: LAX faces shutdown turmoil ahead of Thanksgiving.

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Los Angeles Magazine Los Angeles Magazine — 2025-11-05

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