Comment on Flights are being affected by the fires and strong winds in Los Angeles. Here's what you need to know.

Flights are being affected by the fires and strong winds in Los Angeles. Here's what you need to know.

The view from a flight passing over the Palisades fire on Tuesday.Mark Viniello/Mark Viniello via REUTERSAir travel is being disrupted by strong winds and wildfires in Los Angeles.Several airlines have waived change fees for flights to Los Angeles and Orange County.Some flights to Burbank were diverted, and passengers photographed the fires from the skies.The wildfires devastating Los Angeles and the strong winds intensifying them are also disrupting air travel in and around the city.After a lengthy dry spell in the region, the Santa Ana winds produced gusts up to nearly 90 mph.These strong winds and the fires — which have led to five deaths and more than 130,000 people being evacuated — have caused knock-on effects, with significant numbers of flights delayed and airlines issuing waivers to allow passengers to amend their flights.American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines are among the carriers that have issued waivers for change fees.

 

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