Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is continuing its transformation, with Terminal 5 slated for a much-needed facelift starting this week.
The airline re-seat shuffle is already underway: JetBlue Airways moves to Terminal 1 as of October 21, Spirit Airlines shifts to Terminal 2 as of October 22, and American Airlines transitions its operations to Terminal 4 beginning October 28. Passengers accustomed to the gates in Terminal 5 will find themselves somewhere entirely different in the coming weeks.
For frequent flyers, the immediate concern is how the closure will affect operations. The shutdown coincides with the opening of the new Midfield Satellite Concourse South in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, which adds eight gates to relieve congestion. Still, turning off a terminal of this size means construction zones, detours, and longer walks to your gate for the foreseeable future. You’ll still be able to walk from Terminal 4 to Terminals 6-8 via the underground walkway; the escalators up to Terminal 5 will simply be blocked.
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