09 Oct 2022 | 10:08 PM UTC
US: Residual flight disruptions likely at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Oct. 9 following suspicious package incident
Lingering flight disruptions likely at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), US, Oct.9 following earlier evacuation, security incident.
Event
Residual flight disruptions are likely at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles Oct. 9 after the facility's Bradley International Terminal was evacuated earlier in the afternoon due to the discovery of a suspicious package. While the security incident was resolved relatively quickly and authorities issued an all-clear, the security response and associated evacuation may cause lingering disruptions that could extend into the evening of Oct. 9 as carriers reposition aircraft and work through their passenger backlogs.
Advice
Contact airlines to confirm flight status before leaving for the airport. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed.