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LAX website working again after detecting "anomalies" in communication network, spokesperson says

By Chelsea Hylton

Updated on: December 12, 2024 / 12:05 PM PST / CBS LA

CBS News Los Angeles

The Los Angeles International Airport's website is working again after "anomalies" were detected in the communication network Thursday morning.

At the time of the issue Dae Levine, with the Los Angeles World Airports, said LAX continued to operate at full capacity and there were minimal impacts on other operations.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA- SEPTEMBER 5: The control tower, left, with The Theme building, right, seen beyond the new light poles of the departures level, at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Sept. 5, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Jay L. Clendenin / Getty Images

"We have taken precautionary steps to isolate our systems while we assess the situation," Levine said.

Airport officials recommended guests check with their airlines for updates before arriving at the airport.

Chelsea Hylton

Chelsea Hylton is a web producer for CBS Los Angeles. An Inglewood native, Hylton has her master's degree from USC. She covers local breaking news across the Southern California region. Before joining CBS in 2024, she worked at NBC LA, Telemundo 52, The Los Angeles Times and KOMO 4 News in Seattle.