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The video captures the unprecedented emptiness of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) due to a significant drop in air travel.
The video documents the unusually deserted state of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), a stark contrast to its usual bustling atmosphere. The host, a frequent flyer, expresses astonishment at seeing TSA PreCheck with no other passengers, a phenomenon never before experienced in their extensive travel history. This emptiness extends throughout the airport, creating an eerie and surreal environment.
A significant number of flight cancellations are visible, affecting destinations across the United States and internationally, including Albuquerque, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Las Vegas, London, New York, and Sydney. These cancellations are attributed to the broader travel disruptions, with specific mention of Hawaii's mandatory 14-day quarantine for all incoming individuals, prompting airlines to cancel flights to the islands.
Despite the unusual circumstances, the host notes that the empty airport offers a unique opportunity to observe the vastness and architectural details of LAX, features often missed when navigating through crowds. The video concludes by emphasizing the strangeness of experiencing such a major US airport in such a deserted state, underscoring the profound impact of the current global situation on air travel.
LAX airport is currently experiencing an unprecedented emptiness due to a significant drop in air travel. Normally one of the busiest airports, it now features deserted terminals and minimal passengers at security checkpoints.
Yes, numerous flights to domestic and international destinations from LAX have been canceled. This widespread cancellation is directly linked to the current global situation impacting air travel.
LAX airport is empty because of a dramatic decline in air travel. This reduction in passengers is a direct consequence of the global events affecting travel plans and airline operations.
The travel decline has profoundly impacted LAX, transforming its typically crowded terminals into eerily deserted spaces. This emptiness allows for unique observations of the airport's architecture, usually hidden by crowds.
No, LAX airport is not busy; it is remarkably empty. This deserted state is a direct result of a significant drop in air travel, leading to minimal passenger presence and numerous flight cancellations.
Passenger traffic at LAX is down by approximately 90%. This significant decrease is a major reason for the airport's unusually deserted appearance. The video highlights this dramatic drop in travelers.
Numerous domestic and international flights have been canceled due to broader travel disruptions. A specific example mentioned is Hawaii's mandatory 14-day quarantine for all incoming individuals, which has led airlines to cancel flights to the islands. This contributes to the overall decrease in air travel.
While the empty airport might seem appealing, it's not necessarily the best time to travel due to the underlying global situation causing these disruptions. Some people may not have a choice in their travel plans, regardless of the circumstances.
1:14 Yeah, I just had to make a video of this. This is so eerily empty. I've flown through LAX countless times at this point, and this is the emptiest that I've ever seen this airport. I went through TSA PreCheck and I was literally the only person there. There was nobody in front of me, nobody behind me at my checkpoint.
1:50 It was just so eerie. I don't really know how to put it into words. I've flown hundreds of times, and I have never been the only person going through security. Of course, me being 27 and 9/11 happening when I was eight years old, most of my flying has been post-9/11, where you do have more stringent security.
2:34 But yeah, just double-checking my itinerary here. Cool, so I am in the right direction. Yeah, you can see this is like super empty.
2:56 And if you can see from where you're at, I think you should be able to see all the cancellations. I mean, Albuquerque canceled, Chicago canceled, Dallas canceled, Denver canceled. All these flights, Honolulu getting canceled because Hawaii is implementing a mandatory quarantine for 14 days for all people coming in, regardless of where they're coming from.
3:21 So I assume all the airlines are taking that as a reason to cancel. But yeah, Vegas canceled, London, New York, Philly, Phoenix, Reno, Sacramento, SF, San Jose, St. Louis, Sydney, Australia. Yeah, tons of cancellations.
3:41 This is the weirdest. You can see there's nobody there. There is literally nobody coming or going.
4:26 It does look really cool, I will say. I'm getting to see a lot of things I didn't know. I'm usually in a hurry or trying to dodge people, trying to pay attention to where I'm going. This airport is so massive. I've been crazy focused.
4:46 I'm at my gate, and yeah, thanks for joining me in this weird, strange, empty version of LAX, like one of the busiest airports in the US, and it's like just super empty.
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