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Flights / Airports: LAX (Los Angeles International Airport)
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  • machomikemd
  • Updated By machomikemd on September 27, 2008
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    The International Airport in los angeles or known as LAX is the second busiest airport in the United States hence it is a very big Airport having Nine Airport Terminals and 88 airlines serving the LA route (both International and domestic). Originally known as Mines Field, the LAX site has been used as a general aviation field since 1928. During World War II, it was used for military flights. Commercial airline service started in December 1946. The present terminal complex was constructed in 1961. In the early 1980s, LAX added domestic and international terminals and a second-level roadway. Each terminal at Los Angeles International Airport serves several airlines and a large number of destinations. Each terminal has a variety of restaurants, bars, newsstands and shops. Business services, banks and ATMs are also available

    1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045

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  • jrs1234
  • By jrs1234 on September 8, 2002
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  • You can fly into the international airport (most people get to know it as LAX) from many places round the world, quite often non-stop as it's a major hub. It's quite pleasant inside, but I made the mistake of trying to sort out a place to stay after I'd got there, and between extremely unfriendly security guards and a major lack of phones where I was, it started to get quite tricky, but at least it worked out in the end. LA is definitely a place you should sort out your arrangements in advance. For more information on the airport, click on this link to the LAX website.
    You should strongly consider renting a car. However, it does look like public transport in LA is slowly improving. There's lots more info at the LA County Metro Transport Authority website. Do check that public transport goes exactly where you want to go - there are places in LA they make it physically impossible to walk to!

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    Flights / Airports: I flew in LAX via United...
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  • By ladygolfer on September 2, 2002
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    by ladygolfer
    I flew in LAX via United Airlines, only airline I have used, and had no trouble with the Airline or the Airport Staff in general.
    With the States, they drive on the wrong side of the road to me, from New Zealand, so I would prefer to let someone else do the driving. Their road signs are also different in so many ways.

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    Flights / Airports: A step outside the busy...
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  • Updated By RamSter on September 12, 2002
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    by RamSter
    A step outside the busy airport, it was jam packed with buses and Taxi's.It was congested, i could only imagine what downtown L.A would be like.

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    Flights / Airports: LAX Airport is Picture. Other...
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  • By Randall_Burt on September 8, 2002
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    LAX Airport is Picture. Other Airports in Los Angeles area are. Long Beach, Burbank, Orange County, Ontario.

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  • By Randall_Burt on September 8, 2002
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    Los Angeles International Airport is one of the Airports in the LA Area. It goes by LAX. Marina DelRay is is the background.

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    Flights / Airports: If you have just arrived in LA...
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  • By Elainehead on August 26, 2002
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    by Elainehead
    If you have just arrived in LA (Los Angeles International Airport) and haven't rented a car to go to your location, don't hesitate and take a shuttle.

    http://www.supershuttle.com

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    Flights / Airports: Los Angeles International
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  • Updated By KaiM on January 28, 2003
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    Los Angeles International Airport (called LAX) is the major airport of the region. For destinations within the USA the Orange County Airport often has cheaper flight offers.

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  • By Aragina on August 26, 2002
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    by Aragina
    I flew into LA with Laker and out to Tahiti with UTA and flew Back to LA with them. I eventually flew back to the UK with PAM. LA has one of the largest International Airports in the world.
    Not by foot as I quickly learned. I realised really quickly you cant get around unless you use a bus or hire a car, As I didnt have my driving Licence I got to use the bus :-)

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  • By Yubert on August 25, 2002
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    by Yubert
    Easiest way if you're flying to LA, is to fly into either LAX or Burbank.

    There are other airports such as Long Beach and Ontario but they're either further out or have less flights.

    LAX isn't very crowded these days due to 9/11 and as of 15-Dec-01, you can stop at the curb to pick-up or drop-off passengers. But you can not leave you are un-attended. The fine is a minimum of $86. See the warning sign!!

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