Here's what happened at LAX airport today, August 17, 2025:

• Strike Impact: Air Canada flights were grounded due to a flight attendants' strike that began Saturday morning. The Canadian government intervened today through forced arbitration, so Air Canada announced it would resume flights, but many travelers faced disruption and delays throughout the day. Multiple Air Canada departures from LAX were cancelled or affected.

• Flight Operations: Most scheduled flights operated normally, with only minor delays reported (less than 15minutes for inbound flights), according to FAA data. Other airlines appeared to have regular operations based on near-real-time departure boards.

• No Significant Emergencies: There were no reports of major security incidents, emergency landings, or other crises at the airport today. Regular flight operations seem to be in place across most carriers at LAX.
• General Status: LAX remains closed to the general public except for ticketed passengers and personnel. Terminal operations continue — no unusual closures or evacuations were reported today.

In summary, the major event at LAX today was the impact from the Air Canada strike, which led to flight cancellations and delays for Canada-bound passengers. Otherwise, flight traffic is running routinely with minor typical delays.