Holiday Travel

More flights were canceled at SoCal airports and around the world Sunday, as a wave of COVID-related cancellations over the holiday weekend continued to inconvenience travelers.

The latest COVID-19 variant is upending holiday plans for tens of thousands of travelers — but it didn’t do much damage to holiday shopping

Covid-19 cases continue to affect flight crews, causing hundreds more flights to be cancelled Sunday on top of the nearly one thousand flights cancelled Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Airports have already been bustling with travelers.

With 73% of new COVID cases already caused by the omicron variant, and a surge falling on already-strained hospitals, health officials are asking holiday travelers to get tested, get vaccinated, mask up and be cautious. Lauren Coronado reports for Today in LA on Dec. 21, 2021.

Despite the concerns over Omicron and the surge in COVID-19 cases, travelers continue their holiday plans. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 19, 2021.

Despite growing concern over the rapid spread of the omicron variant, hundreds of thousands of people will fly through LAX over the course of the 2021 holiday season.

Sunday is expected to be one of the busiest days of the holiday travel season. Plan to arrive two hours early for domestic flights, and check federal COVID rules ahead of international flights. Lauren Coronado reports for Today in LA on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021.

The 2nd holiday season of the coronavirus pandemic is here. Whether you plan to gather with family or not, you should get a booster shot to help protect you against the virus, especially with the Omicron variant surging. And you should be cautious about big gatherings with lots of singing – that’s more likely to spread an infection, says...

According to LAX officials, roughly 3.5 million people will be passing through the airport’s terminals Thursday until Jan. 3, doubling the number from last year’s pandemic-impacted holiday season. The peak travel days are expected to be Friday and Sunday, and Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

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There was tons of traffic at LAX on Sunday morning, no matter what direction travelers were headed. The busiest window for drivers comes Sunday afternoon. Lauren Coronado reports for Today in LA on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.

Airports are busy again, and air travel is inching closer to pre-pandemic levels.

It’s the busiest driving day of the year, as people hit the road to head home for Thanksgiving after a 2020 when most people stayed home. LAX is packed too. AAA and the TSA have travel tips, as Lauren Coronado reports for Today in LA on Nov. 24, 2021.

If you want to fly home with your favorite Thanksgiving dish and don’t know if you should pack it or not, here are a few tips from the TSA on getting through security.

Here are some dos and don’ts when it comes to holiday travel. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 17, 2021.

Up to 2 million people are expected to pass through Los Angeles International Airport during the two-week Thanksgiving holiday period that begins Thursday. That’s potentially a doubling of the number from the same time last year.

A big storm is bearing down on the East Coast, likely causing delays. Here’s what you can do to prepare. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021.

Thanksgiving travel is bouncing back this year — and so are expectations for holiday travel chaos on the roads, rails and in the air.

Have a backup plan in place in case your flight is canceled. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021.

If you’re planning to travel over the holidays, experts warn to get ready for a bumpy ride — high airfares, delays, cancelations.