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.

My long distance girlfriend visits me every month. To make the most of our time, I park in the P1…read morepremium lot next to SWA Terminal 1. Expensive, but worth it! The pre-booked premium entry experience completely eliminated the usual airport arrival anxiety. Driving up to the structure was incredibly smooth, and the automated technology worked perfectly.As soon as I approached the gate, the smart camera system instantly recognized my license plate, matched it to my reservation, and opened the barrier automatically. There was absolutely no fumbling around for phone screens, searching for confirmation emails, or rolling down my window to pull a physical paper ticket. Exit was a breeze too. Being able to seamlessly drive straight out of the structure and hit the road immediately without a single delay was worth every penny. It is easily the most efficient way to wrap up a trip at LAX!

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!

AND! Three years later, here is my update. Best you read this and pay attention if you intend to…read morefly American now or in the immediate or future. This is a matter of fact update and is based on sole experience of my recent visit. Hmmm, where to I begin? OK, my story will begin at my experience of checking into a departing flight out of LAX, Terminal 4, the terminal for American Airlines. Preface also by saying the terminal is under massive renovation and has been for some time and when will they complete it? Who knows? OK- Now Pay clear attention- I get dropped off on LEVEL 2 which is the departing level for all flights. My boarding pass is on my phone so I need not stop at the check in counters. I tried, TRIED to be smart and follow the signs as I weave my way through the terminal to get to the departing gates This starts my journey! 1- Signs take me from LEVEL 2 to LEVEL 4 where the TSA check in sites are albeit Pre Check, Regular, Clear and the like. Keep in mind this is just through the security where they check your identification 2- Once past the TSA check in lines you then take the escalators or elevators back DOWN to LEVEL 3 where you then go through the screen machines. 3- once past the screening machines you take the escalator or elevators BACK DOWN to LEVEL 1 (Level 1 is street leve, the place where you normally pick up your luggage on arrival then go out to curbside) NOW I AM CONFUSED. I'M TRYING TO DEPART AND I'M AT THE ARRIVAL STATION???? I look around for signs and there is none. I so I decide to be like a LEMMING and follow the other walkers.... You walk through the tunnels going back in towards the gates and there is counter foot traffic with the arriving passengers. What a mess! Once you get to the end of the tunnel, you will take the escalator or elevator UP to LEVEL 2, the walk to the next bank of escalator and take it UP to LEVEL 3... WAIT Not done yet!!! Then take the escalator UP to LEVEL 4 where the gates are! Did you follow all of this? Do you need a map? Footnote-it was 3643 steps (Yup, counted) ok my watch counted the number of steps it took from the point of getting dropped off at curbside then situated at my departing gate... Good luck American Fliers

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.

LAX Terminal 8 is a massive and modern airport terminal of AA. They have gift shops, duty free,…read morerestaurants, coffee shops, bathrooms etc. It is clean, organized and spacious. This is my first time using this terminal for my domestic and international flight. Overall, I am very impressed.

I had a 2 hour layover betwern planes. Fortunetly both planes were just 2 gates apart. Nice coffee…read moreshop and restaurant. My favorite eatery, Panda was even here. I really wanted to eat at Danny Trejo's taco place, but did not want to leave this area. This airport is huge, so i just stayed in this onr terminal. The place is very clean. Staff were very friendly. Only United flies from this terminal. Making it very convenient.