Well-Equipped Airport (Los Angeles International Airport (LAX))

Member Name: heeheehoohoo

Product:	Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Date:	08/09/04 (104 review reads)
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Advantages: Organized, Many International Flights, Good Signage System

Disadvantages: More Food Choices, More Shops Open for night visitors , Long waiting in customs

Lax international airport is big and very busy. It is divided into different terminals for many international flights. Do not get off at the wrong ones, it will take you forever to walk.

Upon leaving:
the way to Lax is always crowded. Traffic jams is a usual in that area. Getting out of the freeway on the way to get gas is not such a good idea. Because it is all downtown Los Angeles. Not too safe at night. So be sure you have a full tank of gas and be prepared about the traffic time before you leave.

There are parking structures across each terminal. It is advisable for one to park at the correct building to avoid long walks. Rental cars are very convenient too. When you return the rental car, they will take you to the airport. There are many different parkings for overnights. They all have free shuttle service to and from the airport.

The luggage cart is pretty handy and available in many locations for free. The airport is big, but all the signs are very big and clear, makes it easy to get around.

There are McDonald's and several fast food places on the second level for people to grab something to eat before they took off. They open pretty late. I remember it is still open at 11:30 pm. But all the gift shops operate in regular business hours.

Upon arriving:
The customs for visitors have very long lines. Each visitor is being asked about the purpose of the trip and need to thumb print, take pictures with the computer. I just wish they have more counters or the waiting time will be shorter. By the time I was ready to claim the lugguage, the luggage claim area already took down my flight. Because the baggage claim is so efficient and fast. There are no signs saying which line is which airline. So i have to go through each line to look for my bag. It is pretty annoyin
g, what happens if you are waiting in the customs and someone can just pick up your stuff by mistake??
or on purpose?? Scary thoughts.


Lastly, for visitor, if you do not have anything over $100 worth of goods that you intend to leave in the States, you can go via the green tunnel. And finally, you are pushing your luggage up a little slope exit and you are in Los Angeles!

There are always people asking for money outside, salvation army, aids, and all kinds of different association. I was greeted by a well-dressed man and he asked if there is anything he could help. I asked about the super shuttle station, he simply pointed to the right and patiently explained to me how to get there. Then he asked if I can donated anything for child support. OK, this is afterall a better way to ask for change, so i just spare him with some change.

Outside the airport, there are shuttle services. I use super shuttle because my reserved shuttle never arrives. Super shuttle is really convenient. But they do charge differently each time. So make sure they quote you the price before you got in. Very difficult to argue later. It runs 24 hours a day. Door to door service all over Los Angeles. I especially like this because a round trip for a car, the gas money is about the same. When the plane or custom delays, you can save money on making phone calls also. The driver is always friendly and helpful. Each shuttle is equipped with Global Positioning System, so don't worry, they will take you home via the shortest distance and will not get lost. But there are some downsides. They will circle around the airport for around three times before they leave in hopes of picking up some other customers that are going to the same area. This is annoying especially when you are all drained out riding on the plane and all you care about is going home right away.

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