1. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Operating airlines: Allegiant, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Southwest, Spirit, and Volaris Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, and others, Alaska, JetBlue
Airport Details
However, The Tom Bradley International Terminal is situated at the last of the driving loop. The airport is split into two levels- arrivals on the lower level and the departures on the upper level- but car availability is there on both levels. Also, due to its huge size, there are signposts along the loop of each terminal mentioning the airlines in the terminals. And if you have a plane to catch, arrive early and avoid the peak times as the traffic here is nothing less than the la streets. It’s bustling with people day and night.
Distance and transport
Distance: 18 miles southwest of Downtown and a 45-minute drive from The Hollywood.
1. Bus: The LAX FlyAway bus service takes between the terminals and also from the airport to other locations, including Long Beach and Hollywood. The price starts at $8 per person.
2. Metro: Take a free shuttle to reach the LAX station. From there, you can take the green line that runs from east to west between Redondo Beach and Norwalk.
3. Taxis: They are available on the lower level at each terminal under the yellow signs; however, only the authorized taxis are allowed there. It can cost $50 to reach Downtown but can also add more depending on the rush hour. You can also use rideshare apps where the passengers have to meet them at the departure level. Pick up is now at the Lax-it lot beside Terminal 1. Catch a shuttle bus to go there.
Services and Facilities
2. Spas: The XpresSpa is at the Tom Bradley terminal as well as in the airside of Terminal 1 and 5 providing a variety of spa options from facials, massage to waxing.
3. Shopping: LAX is one of the most expensive when it comes to buying or shopping. And although shops are widely scattered all around the terminals, the Tom Bradley terminal is the hotspot as it includes all the top-notch designer shops.
4. Lounges: There are many lounges in the airport, but the American Airlines Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club have the most outlets, three each. If not a member, you can pay at the entrance with the proof of the said airline tickets, and all of these outlets come with showers instilled in them. Others include Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, The United Club, and The KAL Lounge, and Qantas Club.
5. The private Suite: There is a VIP private terminal at LAX, which is a traveler’s dream to use it. Their team will manage the check-in and baggage handling and the private suites they offer, consist of a bathroom, pantry, bed, and a view of the runway aircraft. When the time comes to board the plane, you will be taken by a BMW 7 Series sedan to the airplane directly.
2. Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
Operating airlines: Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, and United
Airport Details
Distance and Transport
Distance: 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of downtown Burbank
1. Taxi: All the taxis and shuttles are there at the pedestrian islands in front of the airport terminal.
2. Metro: Local bus routes are accessible and served by Metro and Burbank bus. Free shuttles are there to ride from the airport to Burbank Metrolink station. The bus stop is at the floor level of RITC.
3. Trains: The train station is served by Metrolink trains on weekdays, and there are daily services from Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains.
Services and Facilities
1. Eateries: In total, there are about 14 food and drink outlets distributed throughout the terminals, including Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen and Bar Burbank. However, they don’t have any 24-hour open food or beverage concession.2. Shopping: Even though duty-free shopping is not available, there are quite a few newsagents within the terminal that offers many gifts and souvenirs to buy.
3. ATMs: There are many ATMs available if you want to withdraw money. They are placed at the landside, airside, and outside of the car valet parking lot.
4. Pet relief area: The airport offers a pet-friendly area at Terminal B where your furry friends can take a rest and drink water.
5. Wi-Fi: Connect to the “NBC4” network to use their free Wi-Fi
Apart from this, there is John Wayne International airport nearest to all the theme parks and Ontario International Airport, best if you are staying in San Bernardino County. Besides, there is the Long Beach airport that offers domestic services and is the smallest compared to the rest.