LAX Power Failure Halts TSA Screenings; Some Flights “May Be Impacted”

deadline.com:

A power outage hit Los Angeles International Airport this after, halting passenger screenings and potentially delaying flights.

The story has the attention of national news media, as CNN led its 3 p.m. PT newscast with it. “Most of our terminals are impacted by the loss of power and crews are assessing the issue,” per a tweet on the official LAX account. “Some departing flights may be impacted due to no power to jet bridges.

Please allow extra time and check your flight status as we learn more.” The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement, “The FAA’s air traffic control tower has electrical power and is able to provide regular services.” MORE TO COME…Most of our terminals are impacted by the loss of power and crews are assessing the issue.

Some departing flights may be impacted due to no power to jet bridges. Please allow extra time and check your flight status as we learn more.We are aware of an outage affecting LAX and our crews are responding.