Get here earlier than usual for a red-eye flight. There may be less people flying, but there are also less people on staff. Only one security line open at midnight.
Compared to some other int’l airports it is a bit of a mish-mash. No railway/light transit connect means traffic is awful. Staff on the other hand are a revelation all mainly friendly and helpful.
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.