The wildfires burning a devastating path through the Los Angeles area are also impacting travelers traveling in and out of the area. Many flights to and from Southern California were affected due to the unstable conditions, although the majority of cancellations and delays involved Hollywood Burbank Airport. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is not reporting any interference with travel operations from the wildfires.
A passenger flying to the city from Denver posted a video on Instagram showing an overhead view of the Palisades Fire burning. Their flight was scheduled to land at Burbank Airport (BUR), but it was diverted to LAX due to turbulence caused by high winds, which sparked the flames.
As of 5 p.m. ET Wednesday, 19% of flights scheduled to take off from Burbank Airport (BUR) were canceled, and 13% were delayed, according to data obtained on the website. flight AwareLA Ontario International Airport (ONT), about 40 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, is reporting about 10% flight cancellations.
Many airlines have issued region-specific travel alerts to allow some flexibility for people with travel plans affected by the fires. Airlines like delta, jetblue, south west And United Airlines People who booked flights to L.A.-area airports between Jan. 8-10 are being allowed to rebook until Jan. 15.
American Airlines posted a similar travel discount policy after the New Year terrorist attack In New Orleans.
As for many of the Los Angeles attractions that make it one of the popular destinations in America, more and more have been closed as the flames spread. The Getty Villa, home to the prestigious J. Part of the Paul Getty Museum, it has so far escaped the damage that has damaged more than a thousand homes and buildings. That location will remain closed until at least next week, while the Getty Museum in Los Angeles will remain closed until January 12.
world famous Griffith Observatorywhich is close to the iconic Hollywood sign, is also closed. Some residents near the location in Griffith Park are worried that flames could reach the area and people there might be forced to evacuate. Warner Bros. And Paramount Pictures The duo called off their popular studio tour today, citing “high winds and fire conditions.”
Universal Studios Hollywood, located in the San Fernando Valley, also temporarily closed its doors, as did the nearby shopping and entertainment center Universal CityWalk.
Disneyland, which is about 45 minutes from Pacific Palisades in Orange County, where the worst of the wildfires hit, remains open, as does Knott’s Berry Farm. This may change depending on fire conditions, so if you plan to attend any attractions, check before you go.
We will update this story as we get more information.
