The wildfires are forcing flight cancellations and the closure of Los Angeles attractions

The wildfires that are blazing a trail in the greater Los Angeles area are also impacting travelers in and out of the area. Many flights to and from southern California were affected by the inclement weather, though most of those cancellations and delays involved Hollywood Burbank Airport. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is not reporting many, if any, travel disruptions from the wildfires.

Another traveler flying into town from Denver posted a video to X showing an overhead view of the burning Palisades fire. His flight was supposed to land at Burbank Airport (BUR) but was diverted to LAX due to chaos caused by strong winds that helped fuel the flames.

As of 5 pm ET Wednesday, 19% of flights from Burbank Airport (BUR) had been canceled, and 13% were delayed, according to data obtained from the website FlightAware. LA Ontario International Airport (ONT), about 40 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, is reporting about 10% flight cancellations.

Several airlines have issued regional travel advisories designed to provide some flexibility for people whose travel plans have been affected by the fires. Airlines such as Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United Airlines are allowing people who had flights booked to and from airports in the LA area between January 8-10 to rebook on January 15.

American Airlines posted a similar cancellation policy to the one it did after the New Year’s Eve terrorist attacks in New Orleans.

As for the many attractions in Los Angeles that make it one of the most popular places in the US, they are becoming more and more popular as the flames continue to spread. The Getty Villa, which is part of the J. Paul Getty Museum, has so far escaped the damage that has taken more than a thousand homes and buildings. That site will be closed for at least the next week, while the Getty Museum in Los Angeles will remain closed until January 12.

The world-famous Griffith Observatory, near the Hollywood sign, is also closed. Some residents near the Griffith Park area are still concerned that the flames could reach the area and force evacuations. Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures both shut down their popular studio tours today, citing “high winds and fire conditions.”

Universal Studios Hollywood, located in the San Fernando Valley, has also temporarily closed its doors, as has the surrounding shopping and entertainment center Universal CityWalk.

Disneyland, located in Orange County about 45 minutes from Pacific Palisades, where the worst of the wildfires are, remains open, as does Knott’s Berry Farm. That may change depending on fire conditions so if you have plans to visit any of the attractions, be sure to check before you go.

We will keep this story updated as we get more information.