If you're flying out of Terminal 1 but want to say goodbye or have breakfast before passing thru security, it's a 2 minute walk to the secret @Starbucks in the baggage claim area of Terminal 2.
It was a nightmare getting in/out of here. Rental cars are offsite via shuttles. Long walk between terminals via hot underground tunnels. Hope I never have to come into LAX again!
If Flying Virgin America it's worth flying "Cabin Select" - Free food, drinks of any kind, and amazing leg room - feels just about (almost) 1st class. Plus you can bypass regular security at TSA and g Read more
Shuttles pass btw moving planes like it is regular traffic .. to go frm one terminal to another I had to step out and redo security. Old lady trips at the bottom of escalator and humans pile up!
For Terminal 4-American Airlines First Class/EXP check in, drop off is the door closest to the International Terminal (or by Qantas check-in area). This is to avoid having to fight the crowd inside T4
If you get a grilled chicken Caesar salad from the Starbucks in the American Airlines terminal, don't use the flimsy plastic fork to cut the chicken! It will break and make a mess.
Pay attention, traffic changes fast and there are lots of crazy drivers. Look for 20 somethings carrying backpacks on their front; they are paparazzi- stick around you might see someone renown!
Parking can be a pain. Valet is off site. Most terminals need updating. International terminal is almost complete and delta has had a make over. American is working on theirs.
Don't arrive at the airport too early. It doesn't open till 4am and if you are cutting it close on time, most airlines will help you get through security so you don't miss your flight.
Parking in Economy Lot C? Give yourself some extra time and prepare for a jam packed ride on the shuttle bus. Central terminal parking is expensive ($30/day), but oh so convenient.
This isn't a tip either, it's a question - is there not a bar in T4? If you refer me to Chillis Too, I will call you a douche. Also if you charge me $5.29 for Evian, you're also a douche (Hudson News)
If you are flying United, you should join TSA's pre-check program first. It allows you to go through security without removing shoes, laptop or liquids. Was a breeze!
Haven't been here for past few yrs and security have changed a lot but it is not as bad as everyone makes it to be; maybe bc domestic flight? Went thru security at 11am and got thru around 11:15ish.
If you stay at the Sheraton next to LAX, don't! Sleep on your luggage in the grass. The bed was like sleeping on sailcloth on top of 1/8" plywood on top of old truck leaf springs. F this place
If you are on an American airlines express shuttle, you have to take a bus to a separate area with no coffee and only cpk. Get your coffee and snacks before boarding shuttle!