LAX Expects 215,000 People Sunday, Busiest Day of Thanksgiving Weekend
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles International Airport was expecting Nov. 27 to be the busiest day of a long Thanksgiving weekend that was already predicted to see a record number of Southern California travelers.
“Today is expected to be the busiest day of the Thanksgiving holiday travel period at LAX, with about 215,000 guests using the airport. Make sure you check your flight status, pre-book parking [online], and arrive early for a smooth journey!” airport officials wrote on Twitter Sunday morning.
Hollywood Burbank Airport issued a similar advisory for travelers.
A passenger walks near Uber signage after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, Calif., on July 10, 2022. (David Swanson/REUTERS)
A record 4.5 million Southern California residents were expected to travel this holiday period, up 2.5 percent from last year, contributing to what the Automobile Club of Southern California projected to be the third-busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record nationally….