I’d guess that just about everyone in Hollywood has some sort of work done before they turn 25, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) at LAX is no exception. Yesterday, ground was broken on a renovation project almost 23 years after the terminal opened.Category: LAX – Los Angeles
I’d guess that just about everyone in Hollywood has some sort of work done before they turn 25, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) at LAX is no exception. Yesterday, ground was broken on a renovation project almost 23 years after the terminal opened.If you keep tabs on press releases, you’ve probably seen the bombardment from the LA World Airports (LAWA) about a “major breakthrough in development of Southern California regional airports.” The first release went out on Friday saying that the Mayors of LA and Ontario along with other dignitaries will greet … Read the post
Thanks to an ill-advised agreement with surrounding communities that limits the number of gates at LAX, operator LAWA is looking for ways to optimize the gates that already exist.
… Read the post First, let’s describe LAX for those who aren’t in the know. The terminals are all in
I’m not quite sure why it is that Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa thinks that Palmdale is the answer to LA’s aviation needs. One quick look at a map will show you why it’s not going to work:
That line snaking from downtown LA to … Read the post
With the liquid ban still holding strong, the lines for checking bags can sometimes eclipse the security lines in length. The city of LA is amazingly determined to do something about it with the launch of remote check-in for LAX.
Here’s how it works. … Read the post
In the last couple of weeks, LAX has seen failures on one of its instrument landing systems (ILS) on two separate occasions. The first time, it created a heck of a backup, but the second time was less painful because the weather was better and it lasted for a shorter … Read the post
Some of you may remember life in LA twenty years ago. It was the end of the road for Western Airlines. Delta was getting ready to acquire them along with their substantial LAX hub and brand new terminal in 1987. Since that time, Delta has effectively dismantled the hub and … Read the post