Children peer out the windows of a United Airlines jet on a 45-minute flight. The annual event, called the Fantasy Flight, is arranged by airline employees and funded through candy, book and bake sales. (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)
After landing, travelers are greeted at Gate 76A in Terminal 7 by Santa and his helpers. (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)
United Airlines employees at LAX created a mock North Pole for 100 foster children and two dozen disabled adults. The end of the year is a pretty big deal for us, said Jack Paluska, the station operation control manager at LAX. (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)
Santa, also known as Roger Dunworth, listens to Christmas wishes. (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)
Santa and Mrs. Claus (Donna Slobe) chat with South Bay Vocational Center clients Alejandro Ojeda, left, and Michael Osborne. (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)
