Demonstrations across Los Angeles protesting the crackdown on undocumented immigrants by the Trump administration escalated over the weekend as protestors and authorities violently clashed.
Taking place mainly around downtown LA, Paramount and Compton, the protests began Friday evening in response to aggressive raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including over 40 arrests. Tensions intensified as authorities declared some demonstrations to be “unlawful assemblies,” with local police in riot gear and 2,000 National Guard troops deployed by President Trump unleashing tear gas, flash-bangs, and other munitions to disperse the crowds. People blocked the 101 Freeway, threw items at the police, and set Waymo self-driving cars on fire. Several protestors were arrested.
In a press conference Sunday night, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said the demonstrations had started off peacefully, and LAPD would have gone through “a number of steps” before bringing in the Guard. California Governor Gavin Newsom called the deployment “unlawful” on Monday, adding the state would sue the Trump administration.
As the situation continues to evolve, travelers with upcoming plans to visit Los Angeles may wonder how far away their flights are from the protests or whether they should change their flights. Here’s what to know.
Travelers flying into the Los Angeles area likely do not need to change their flights because of the protests. As of Monday afternoon, no major commercial airlines or airports have announced travel waivers related to the situation.
No, travelers should still be able to continue with their flight connections in Los Angeles.

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