Los Angeles Airport Guide

Located 15 miles southwest of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles International Airport is undoubtedly one of the most admired airports in the world. It has constantly upgraded itself in line with expectations of its customers and has acquired a new runway in April 2007 that was built at a cost of USD 250 million. The Tom Bradley International Terminal being constructed at the airport is slated to begin operations in March 2010 and will catapult Los Angeles airport to one of the finest aerodromes in the world.

Address: 1 World Way, Los Angeles, California 90045, USA

Telephone: (310) 646 5252 (24-hour recorded information)

Time Zone: GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October)

Airport Connectivity: The LAX airport is well connected by a strong network of buses, trains and taxis that enable passengers to reach the airport on time.

Lounges: Lounges at the Los Angeles Airport offer a world of luxury and convenience to passengers. Replete with all entertainment and recreational facilities, passengers at the LA airport can de-stress themselves completely at the following lounges before boarding their onward flight.

• Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
• Air New Zealand International Lounge
• Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines Board Room
• American Airlines Admirals Club
• Continental Airlines Presidents Club
• Delta Crown Room Club
• Korean Air KAL First Class Lounge
• Northwest World Club
• United Airlines Red Carpet Club
• United Airlines United 1st International Lounge

Car Hire: EasyTerra offers round-the-clock car rental services at the Los Angeles Airport

Car Parking: Parking space for about 8000 cars is provided at the airport with each parking lot having easy access to both terminals. The two perimeter car parks (B and C) have cheaper daily rates and the first two hours of parking are free.

Shopping: Besides newsstands, duty-free shops, gift shops and book stores are also widely available at the airport.

Food and Beverage: Numerous fast-food outlets, bars, coffee shops, restaurants, ice cream parlours have been set up at the airport for the convenience of waiting passengers.

Business facilities: Wireless Internet access is available in all public spaces at the airport. In addition, Neptune Networks offers kiosks with monitors and keyboards in all terminals to enable instant internet access. These are available on a pay-per-use basis.

Luggage Trolleys: The airport offers a special facility to passengers for baggage to be picked up at the airport, stored outside and then returned to them at an appointed time. Lost or misplaced luggage is handed to the Airport Police and can be reclaimed by calling 310 417 0440.

Facilities for differently-abled passengers: Facilities for wheelchair bound passengers include dedicated ramps, lifts, adapted toilets, wheelchair-accessible restaurants, fast-food outlets and coffee shops as well as TDD telephones in all terminals. Free parking is available for disabled drivers in metered areas; however this is only available to drivers who can display a disabled permit.

Medical Facilities: Emergency medical services are offered at the airport to passengers requiring instant medical attention.

Money and Communications: Cash machines, money exchange, on-demand internet access and telephone kiosks
are available in all terminals for the benefit of embarking and disembarking passengers.

Hotels: Hotel reservation desks of the following hotels are located in the Arrivals area in each terminal.

• Hilton Los Angeles Airport www.hilton.com
• Holiday Inn Los Angeles International Airport www.ichotelsgroup.com
• Best Western Airport Plaza Inn http://book.bestwestern.com

Helpline: Besides airport information booths and traveller aid kiosks the airport has an IVR [310 646 525] that can be accessed 24*7 to obtain real time flight related information.