Menzies Aviation files to cut 137 jobs at LAX, while LAZ Parking pulls back 247 layoffs as the airport train slips

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Aerial view of Los Angeles International Airport terminals, runways and parked jets

Menzies Aviation files to cut 137 jobs at LAX, while LAZ Parking pulls back 247 layoffs as the airport train slips

The state's layoff report lists Menzies' notice as dated Oct. 5, with layoffs effective Nov. 19. The filing does not say which jobs are affected or why.

By Alberto Zamudio | The Southbound 105 | Oct. 17, 2026

Menzies Aviation, a global company that handles ground services, cargo and fueling for airlines, has told California it will permanently lay off 137 workers at Los Angeles International Airport, according to the state's WARN report and reporting by What Now Los Angeles and The LA Globe.

The California Employment Development Department's WARN report lists the Menzies notice as dated Oct. 5 and received by the state Oct. 14. The layoffs are listed as permanent and take effect Nov. 19. The work site is listed as 1 World Way, the airport's address.

A shorter notice window

From the Oct. 5 notice date to the Nov. 19 effective date is 45 days. California's WARN law generally requires 60 days' advance written notice for covered layoffs, though exceptions may apply, What Now reported. Neither the filing nor the published reports give a reason for the shorter window, a reason for the cuts, or which job titles are affected.

Menzies says it operates at 347 airports in 65 countries. The company is headquartered in London and traces its roots to Edinburgh, Scotland, according to What Now. Its services include passenger assistance, baggage handling, aircraft turnaround, ramp services and cargo. The LA Globe noted that the company had touted new LAX business with LATAM, Level and MAS in 2022.

Meanwhile, 247 parking jobs get a reprieve

At the same time, another set of LAX layoffs is being called off, at least for now. LAZ Parking told the Southern California News Group on Oct. 14 that it is rescinding its notice to lay off 247 workers at LAX parking facilities because the airport's Automated People Mover train will open later than planned, the Los Angeles Daily News reported.

The state's WARN report shows three LAZ Parking notices filed Aug. 6, for 139 workers at 9610 Sky Way, 58 at 5455 West 111th Street and 50 at 5251 West 98th Street, all listed with an Oct. 6 effective date. Together they total 247. The parking jobs are tied to the train because, once it opens, it is meant to replace thousands of daily shuttle trips and connect travelers to a consolidated rental car center.

"The WARN letter is being rescinded due to changes in project timelines," a LAZ spokeswoman told the Daily News. "This will give LAZ the opportunity to reposition more employees. Layoffs will not happen this month."

A monthly report by the project lenders' technical adviser now calls the train's projected Jan. 6, 2027 passenger start date "at risk of further slippage" after arc blast incidents in late September damaged the guideway's power rail.

Why it matters for the 105 corridor

LAX is a major job center for the South Bay and the I-105 corridor, and contractors like Menzies and LAZ employ many of the workers who keep the airport moving. Layoffs of this size are reported to the state under the WARN Act, which generally applies to covered employers laying off 50 or more workers.

Elsewhere in California aviation, the same state report lists a separate notice from Covenant Aviation Security for 1,279 permanent layoffs at San Francisco International Airport, effective Nov. 30.

What workers can do

  • Check the state list: the EDD posts WARN notices in its public WARN report, updated regularly.
  • File for benefits: workers who lose their jobs can apply for unemployment insurance through the EDD.
  • Ask about severance and recall: workers can ask their employer or union about severance, transfer options or recall rights.

What's next

  • Nov. 19: the effective date listed for the Menzies layoffs.
  • End of October: the People Mover's 30-day test run is planned to restart, subject to repairs.
  • Jan. 6, 2027: the train's projected first day of passenger service.

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Cover photo: Benoît Prieur, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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