If you have to leave from Gate 1 or 2 in Terminal 1 (SW Air), bring some sort of entertainment. They both look like sets from a prisonmovie and are removed from the other gates with no windows or TVs
No free wifi before customs. Terminals are not connected by train, just by shuttle bus (for now), making connections tricky. Lyft and Uber pickups are a nightmare. Fly into another LA airport
If in Terminal3 (virgin america) stop by gladstone's for the catch of the day. Todays special - Mahi Mahi in Ponzu sauce wrapped in Banana leaves! Awesome!
If you have an early flight and you rented a car while visiting LA/SoCal, do not return it early in the hopes of sleeping at the airport. Gates and TSA are closed until 4:30am. Sleep in your rental!
Be patient, since @Delta changed terminals, make a connection from international to national, passing thru security check point, has begun to be a pain in the ass.
If you want a snack, get an iced coffee & muffin at @Starbucks ! I also got a Kit Kat from the Book Store for some quick energy after that long security line!
If you know your bags gonna arrive late (happens when u check them late at the tine of boarding). I suggest to stay n spend time in the gates instead of walking to baggage claim. No foodspots down.
Some of their staff are good, others, not so good. It’s just like what happens everywhere else when some people don’t listen to suggestions, and others have to step in to insure that things are done.
Recommendation for American: Get it together. Security is a mess and backs up. Plan for that. Restaurants aren't reopened yet. Summertime travel welcomes you to the Cattle Zone. Terminal 4 needs work.
This airport isn't for the faint of heart. Be sure to give yourself PLENTY of time to get through security for morning/afternoon flights. Security can be insane.
It is a horror show. poor signage especially to the rental car locations. Be patient each rental car brand has its own busses and they can go 20 minutes without one then three arrive at the same time.
I expected more. Very few food places and shops in domestic area. Plus, if you have an international transfer flight with a stop here - you would have to go out, pick your bags and change terminals.
Concerned about your laptop's security at the checkpoint? Checkpoint-Friendly laptop cases are recognized by the TSA and allow your laptop to stay in the case for scanning.
If you land at terminal 1 and are getting on any shuttle, you may save time walking across to terminal 7 for pickup. Traffic can make it take 30 minutes to pick up at each terminal.
Seating is sparse around gates. Way more people than seats available. Power outlets? You might be able to solve the US economy's issues in the time it will take you to find one.
Everyone is hating. Nothing better than first class LA-NYC on American. The best airline food (amazingly) full bar, full beds. Cured my fear of flying!