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LAX-bound flight diverts after mistaken emergency

LAX is gearing up for one of the busiest Memorial Day weekends on record, with more than 3.6 million Southern Californians expected to travel. KTLA’s Omar Lewis reports live from Los Angeles International Airport as travelers face long lines, rising airfare, and new TSA requirements. Whether you're flying out or picking someone up, get real-time travel tips and learn how to navigate LAX like a pro this holiday weekend.

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Passengers wait for their flights inside the new West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport on May 24, 2021. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press)

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A smiling puppy looking out of an airplane window while in flight is shown in this generic file image from Getty Images.

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Travelers gather with their luggage in the Delta terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) following the Thanksgiving holiday on December 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - An Airbus A330-200 arrives at Los Angeles International Airport during Memorial Day weekend on May 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

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