Today is the first of the big "launch" days for the holiday travel period at LAX hordes of people heading out.
Airport officials say the real travel crunch will begin today when more than 247,000 people are expected to descend on the airport.
As usual, authorities urge travelers to bring plenty of patience and to arrive early.
Parking is also likely to be tight at the airport, so travelers should check LAX's @FlyLAXstats Twitter feed to get real-time updates on the availability of spaces.
