LAX Passenger Volume Surges 500% Today, Nov. 23, 2025, as Thanksgiving Air Travel Hits 15‑Year High
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is at the heart of a historic Thanksgiving travel wave today, Sunday, November 23, 2025. Alternative‑data platform Meyka reports a 500% jump in passenger volume at LAX for November 23 compared with its baseline measure, signaling an extraordinary spike in traffic just two days before the peak holiday window. Meyka The surge comes as: For passengers, that combination means crowded terminals, tighter flight schedules and a thinner margin for error if weather or operational issues creep in — especially at a mega‑hub like LAX. What the 500% LAX passenger surge really means