LAX is embarrasing for our state and country. Terminal 4 is aweful. If you have to go to gate 52…read moreyou need an extra 45 minutes as you have to walk quite a diatance and then take a shuttle to another terminal far away. Tunnel to get there feels like you're going through a basement there's no personality and it's dirty. The only good thing I can say is that this time the staff was friendly and courteous. In times past they were rude and not very welcoming. I have a lot of concerns for LAX during the olympics. I don't think that they're ready, I don't know if they ever will be. Then I ordered a Lyft and I had to wait 15 minutes for a bus to come, it was jam-packed and then I had to go to another lot to get the car. I assume they are doing this to decrease the traffic in the terminals, which I think is a good idea, in theory. They need more buses.

LAX is a busy airport to say the least. It's massive, with huge spaces between terminals, and lots…read moreof dining and last minute shopping options located throughout. TSA for us moved fairly quickly and my interactions with airport staff were all positive and pleasant, when I asked questions they responded politely. We parked offsite and were able to take the shuttle back to our car almost immediately after arriving at the pick up area.

Stopped by here on Saturday, 01/17/26 (flying to Singapore via Singapore Airlines, direct flight!…read moreand arrived back here on 02/02/26 (also via Singapore Airlines). The airport is not as great when comparing to Changi Airport in Singapore, but it's clean (at least cleanlier and more modern-looking than the domestic airline buildings in LAX.

Tom Bradley International Terminal is okay overall…read more It is not the worst airport terminal, but it is also not the best. For an international gateway in a city like Los Angeles, I expected a bit more. The food options are pretty mid. There are enough choices to get by, but nothing that really stands out or makes arriving early worthwhile. Overall, it is functional and gets the job done, but there is definitely room for improvement.

Just flew EVA Air from Terminal 4 to Taipei and I was surprised how much nicer it looks. They…read moreremodeled it since the last time I was here years ago - feels more organized and cleaner than before. Thanks to Global Entry, TSA was super quick. Also got to hang out in the American Express Centurion Lounge before the flight, which was really nice. Overall a good experience, especially compared to how it used to be. Definitely better than I remembered!

Had a pretty mediocre experience going though T4 as it has been going through a lot of construction…read moreas part of the big LAX non stop makeover. You're practically walking half the airport from security back to the gates once you get through and several of the stores aren't available due to the construction so don't expect a lot of amenities on the other side once you enter. Sears at the gates at LAX are always uncomfortable but these especially weren't great. And the best part... a loud alarm came on from a gate that did not get turned off for several minutes which is always pleasant at 5am. So if you're flying American just be prepared...

Used delta from OGG to LAX…read more No problems leaving the airplane , then heading to baggage claim. Last, walked out for the van nuys flyaway. Smooth sailing.

Beautiful new terminal. Too bad everything else feels like it was designed by people who've never…read moreactually flown. Baggage check was a mess, security was even worse, Touchless ID was down, and the baggage scanner line took longer than check-in. At least the architecture is nice while you stand in line. The Olympics should be... interesting.

Los Angeles, California…read more.. One of my most favorite places to visit. I used to arrive at LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), but in stopped because Hawaiian Airlines got moved over to Tom Bradley Airport (International Flights) instead of being at Terminal 5. I strongly disliked dragging my luggage from Tom Bradley Airport to Terminal 5 where the rental car shuttles were. I tried Long Beach Airport, but they close early and so do the Rental Car Companies... then I get stuck without a rental car if my flight is delayed. I switched to Ontario International Airport, but this time, I needed a red eye flight which LAX had because of the merger with Alaska Airlines. It's complex, but there are some benefits (such as more flight chouces) to switching back to LAX. I'm super happy that we landed at Terminal 6. Why? 1. The rental car shuttles stop here! 2. There are several restrooms between the gate and Baggage Claim 3. Directional signs are clear and numerous 4. The environment is modern, bright, spacious, and clean. Perhaps I will return to Terminal 6 in the near future!

I really appreciated how efficient and helpful TSA was here, especially since I didn't have to take…read moreall my electronics out of my luggage and could just let everything pass through as is. It definitely helped make the security process feel much smoother and less stressful. Waiting for and boarding our flight also went pretty smoothly overall. The only downside was that the seating near our gate was completely full, so we had to sit by a nearby gate until boarding started. But once we got on the plane, everything went great! We even ended up arriving a few minutes earlier than expected

Mixed thoughts about LAX T5. It's an easy to get thru if you're in gates 50 and above. And even…read moreeasier if you have TSA pre check. Never a terribly long line. When I know I'm flying out of this terminal, I don't think about getting to the airport early. Whereas if it was another terminal I absolutely would. Staff generally are annoyed but not as bad as JFK. They ain't winning awards for customer service but they do explain things pretty well. This time around I flew out of gate 52D. If you're in any of the 52 gates other than A or B, know that you need to get to the 52 gate and then you'll have to chat with a gate agent, scan your boarding pass, then take another bus to your gate. Thats how big LAX is. You need to jump on another 5 minute shuttle ride to get to your gate. The 52 gates aren't world class. It's pretty old. Probably just neglected since most of the flights here are regional / short distance flights. There's flights to Seattle, Bay Area, etc from here. Overall verdict - you could certainly do worse. But for how big it is, I think it's a pretty well oiled machine. And that in of itself earns a 3 star from me.

I know people love to hate on LAX but honestly.. I've never had any trouble flying in/out of there…read more(hopefully no jinxing for 2026). On our last flight from LAX to JFK, we had a 12am flight and traveling with our 3mo old puppy and everything was easy breezy. We got to our parking (cheap) reservation on time, didn't wait too long for the shuttle and the agents for JetBlue were so helpful AND loved my puppy, made our night by taking pictures of/with him. There were lots of (clean) restrooms, quiet area, unfortunately all the restaurants were closed but otherwise, no problem flying out from LAX at all

Bradley Terminal is very efficient and effective. Signage is good as long as you follow the…read moredirections. Having global entry is extremely helpful and with the money. Other airports can learn from LAX!!! Thanks to the staff providing informational help too. Ok, bye.

Baggage's claim area and the restroom is by Dunkin Donuts. If you are taking Lyft or Uber shuttle…read morebus, stand by the Taxi Ride App sign to wait for the bus. If you are waiting to get pickup from a friend, go to the middle island where you see a sign that says Passenger Pickup. Smooth exit for me. But getting picked up is tough. My friend had to take a detour and stuck in traffic. She says she is 30 minutes away. I wonder if I were to take a shuttle to the uber/lyft area, would that be faster? Please let me know if you know any tips about picking up to avoid the circle. It has been awhile since I have been to LAX. Always traffic in this circle of passenger pickup. Three star for the traffic. Terminal 7 overall is fine. This review is for the terminal. Don't think there is traffic review .

LAX is one of the major hubs in United States. Looks like they're done with most construction. I've…read morebeen here so many times I could say It was a pretty decent experience as always watch out for the dodo bird traveling. They act like it is there first time they ever traveled and you know they know better, unfortunately, there will always be dodo birds so get your dodo, bird repellent, spray, and take care of them. There's lots of good food and beverage options. A lot of good people watching behave yourself and don't do silly stuff.

There was a lot of vehicular (bus and car) traffic at terminal 2 during my visit to pickup…read morepassengers. There's also an overhead pedestrian bridge. PASSENGER PICKUP TIP Security in high-visibility neon reflective jackets on bikes blew their whistles for cars to not park or wait in passenger pickup areas unless passengers are already there waiting - security will fine cars if needed. PARKING Parking in the garage is $9 for the first hour and $7/half hour thereafter. AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER There should be an elevated electric train called the automated people mover (APM) linking light rail, terminals, and parking and rental cars for use this year, pending successful testing. Hope to see this soon, as it's very much needed to alleviate traffic on roads.

LAX Terminal 1 is one of the terminals in the airport. This is primarily house Southwest airlines…read morefor its fleet. Similarly, It also serves as a check-in and security hub for several other carriers such as Jetblue, Allegiant etc. They have a food court, coffee shops, souvenir stores and an irish pub. Overall, it's a nice clean terminal.

I dropped off some precious cargo and returned two weeks later to pick her up. I sent my daughter…read moreon her first trip alone as an unaccompanied minor all the way to New York. Since this was her first time I made sure to make her understand each sign so that the next time she can do it on her own and I won't have to pay the extra $150 each way. I told her that airports are pretty much set up for dummies and it's pretty hard to get lost as long as you can read! The unaccompanied minor aspect was nice as we were allowed to take her all the way to the gate like we use to be able to do before 9-11. Upon her pickup in New York, her designated pickup person was a bit late and she was set up in a nice room with all kinds of amenities like games and a recliner so she was comfortable! TSA was a breeze this time around especially since you no longer have to take your shoes off! It was truly painless.

Santa Monica Airport CA Tue 2/11/25 On my way! Back to…read moreSillyValley! Sun is rolling into sunset! Going home tonight! © Yes, SMO Municipal airport is slated to close in 2028! It's been a source of controversy for decades! Capping decades of legal battles & protests! One of the oldest in USA! Airport land converts into Park! Meanwhile they shortened the runway to limit jet flights! By the way, this is where Harrison Ford crash landed onto Golf Course instead of a runway! This general aviation airport, naturally long favorite of celebrities & biz heads, had its share of public scrutiny just like many other non commercial airports in California. Like my San Carlos Airport SQL or Palo Alto Airport PAO. Historic significance lays in the fact that famous DC-3 & military aircraft was produced by Douglas Aircraft Co in Santa Monica at the airport before it had moved to Long Beach. Famous tenants like Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise & Arnold Schwarzenegger, along with others, average daily 250 takeoffs & landings, that's a lot of noise! Neighbors in Santa Monica didn't want harmful exhaust, emissions, fueling, lead & carbon, pollution, and noise! At the same time, its use during WWII for military purposes had federal agreements for FAA to allow operations. So various aviation interests contended with the City of Santa Monica over its ownership. They reached the agreement after endless litigation to return the control of the airport land to the city. And at the end of 2028 the city is free to do what they want with 227 acres of airport land! *The one who should care Does she or doesn't So let the beat roll on I'm 'bout to get in the zone I been locked up all by myself But I'm known to grow my own I burn it till it's gone Like there ain't nothing wrong I'm just out in the shade Watching the world go up in flames [ Review #828 w 3 pic Feb 15, 2025 ] Here, can't complain! @Santa Monica Airport CA Thur 2/6/25 Going home tonight! Salute Tuesday! 2/11/25 Spirit of Santa Monica! @Santa Monica Airport CA Tue 2/11/25

Was in the neighborhood and was curious about the flight schools at the Santa Monica airport…read more Walked in and I felt immediately welcomed. Met with Oliver and Jorge and they gave me all of the information I needed to begin my journey into aviation. Prices are very reasonable and the school is going through lots of positive changes. I was also impressed with how many of the staff members are bilingual. 非常好 Great fleet of airplanes to learn from: Cirrus, Cessna, and SportCruisers. I am now looking forward to my introductory flight with the school and will definitely be considering getting my Private Pilot License with them! 谢谢SMF 加油 Muy Bien Adios