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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
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"Couple great eggs and iced tea; perfect #paleodiet pre flight snack"(344 Tips)
"Delta Sky Club has views , good food & great people watching!!"(125 Tips)
"Great airport, free wifi, good coffee, plenty of places to hide out"(67 Tips)
"Best people watching airport in the country next to atlanta airport"(17 Tips)
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Great check-in experience at American with easy access to security for Priority and TSA pre-check.
TBIT has no pre check line and the security check line can be quite long. If you have pre check use terminal 4 instead and use the quick pre check land there.
In-N-Out is only a 15 min walk from the Uber/Lyft pick up lot.
Huge airport, Saudia flights land there and See's candies open inside 😋
Zack WilliamsDecember 18, 2022Compared to some other int’l airports it is a bit of a mish-mash. No railway/light transit connect means traffic is awful. Staff on the other hand are a revelation all mainly friendly and helpful.
Men: In the restrooms, try peeing as hard as you can into the urinal splash guard. #Science #Amazing
Terminal 3 expansions and refresh of Terminal 4 are a huge improvement that make LAX an airport ready for the future.
I am huge fan of the 'Daily Grill'which has got a perfect Bar to wait for a flight !!
Protip: stand several feet away from the baggage claim for the best view but expect clueless people to stand directly in front of you oblivious they've blocked your view.
Jantzn MaySeptember 19, 2013Don't take a taxi at LAX, take a Lyft! Download the Lyft app and use promo code ZNB2CY to get $10 free toward your first ride!
LAX needs a serious facelift. However the International Terminal is pretty good and Customs is SUPER fast and efficient...unlike JFK.
Spend the extra $35 when checking in....ask for the special "Pants Optional Deal". It's so comfortable flying without those constricting pants!
Chad SuppJune 25, 2013Spending 5 minutes at this airport, in this town, you understand why all the movie stars are buying tracts of land in Montana to get some SPACE.
Here early? Grab a drink, sit back and enjoy some people watching.
Virging america is the best airline carrier in US. Great airplanes and helpful staff.
Get here earlier than usual for a red-eye flight. There may be less people flying, but there are also less people on staff. Only one security line open at midnight.
if you're in Delta Terminal 2 and want to get to Terminal 3, take the shuttle bus near gate 22A.
Southwest terminal was never a great place to wait, but it's worse now with construction. If you have time to kill, do it before going thru security.
RexSeptember 3, 2017No free wifi before customs. Terminals are not connected by train, just by shuttle bus (for now), making connections tricky. Lyft and Uber pickups are a nightmare. Fly into another LA airport
Party on at the Delta terminal! Lots of usb power jacks and good eats.. But more space for pre-flight drinks might be nice!
Probably one of the most disorganized airports in the western hemisphere. Get in and out as quickly as you can!
American Terminal has a Real Food now. Great juice and plant based options
Moe DexlerMarch 29, 2015You have to catch a rental car shuttle here according to your brand of rental company. Long lines and complete mayhem.
Bill MichelNovember 19, 2013If you have to leave from Gate 1 or 2 in Terminal 1 (SW Air), bring some sort of entertainment. They both look like sets from a prison movie and are removed from the other gates with no windows or TVs
If in Terminal3 (virgin america) stop by gladstone's for the catch of the day. Todays special - Mahi Mahi in Ponzu sauce wrapped in Banana leaves! Awesome!- Steve MannMarch 21, 2020Some of their staff are good, others, not so good. It’s just like what happens everywhere else when some people don’t listen to suggestions, and others have to step in to insure that things are done.
If there's a chance you can fly out of any other airport, do it. Like LITERALLY any other airport. Or just drive.
Be patient, since @Delta changed terminals, make a connection from international to national, passing thru security check point, has begun to be a pain in the ass.
AmandaNovember 18, 2012LAX takes a little longer to get through than most airports so for a safe measure of time be sure to get here 2 hours before departure.
Ben HernandezJuly 6, 2017Allow plenty of time when flying American Eagle as you will be bus to their terminal from the main drop off point
Your gate inevitably is always one of the 17s all the way at the end.
If you're flying out of Concourse C, eat before you get there as remodeling continues to drag on and there's little choice.
It is a horror show. poor signage especially to the rental car locations. Be patient each rental car brand has its own busses and they can go 20 minutes without one then three arrive at the same time.
Manoj GillaApril 14, 2013If you know your bags gonna arrive late (happens when u check them late at the tine of boarding). I suggest to stay n spend time in the gates instead of walking to baggage claim. No foodspots down.
If you have an early flight and you rented a car while visiting LA/SoCal, do not return it early in the hopes of sleeping at the airport. Gates and TSA are closed until 4:30am. Sleep in your rental!
If you want a snack, get an iced coffee & muffin at @Starbucks ! I also got a Kit Kat from the Book Store for some quick energy after that long security line!
If you're flying @United there is a secret water/soda machine between 70's & 80's gates $1.50!
Christian OrtizMay 7, 2015A lot of options to get to and get off from it, but can be really messy with so many shuttles, buses, taxis, etc.
Big airport, if transiting from an international flight make sure to have 2-3 hr of layover. Staff here are slow and queue is long.
Gladstones is really the only option for food or beverage. Grab a seat at the open seating area near the bar instead of waiting for a table.
Lax-it is unsafe with its overcrowded buses, and lunatic drivers. Also the music in here is FULL VOLUME. WTAF?!
If you arrive during rush hour and didn't check a bag, have your ride pick you up at 'Departing' to beat the crumpness. Enjoy.
Get a Starbucks while you are waiting for your baggage :)
The new farmers market in terminal 5 has yummy coffee plus great food!!
Malo MedinaNovember 18, 2014Get here two hours early! This is a very very busy airport and running late could result in a missed flight!
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"The international part is huge and has a lot of shops and places to eat 😊"
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"Homeboys has the best food at the lowest prices in the terminal. Their baked goods are delicious!!! Many of the other cafes actually sell their stuff at a higher price."
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"More than decent Eggs, bacon and potato breakfast at Rock & Brews. Order eggs over easy."
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