In my At the Airport column on USATODAY.com this month, I offer a run-down of airport observation decks around the country. I wanted to write about this because, while a lot of the amenities getting rolled out at airports these days are designed to make travelers forget they’re in an airport terminal, observation decks are […]
Chile dog lovers alert. No dogs have been sold and no firm opening date has been announced, but fans of Pink’s Hot Dogs are all atwitter over the fact that the legendary Hollywood eatery will be opening its first airport outlets at Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) “later this year.” […]
Whether or not you actually buy anything, souvenir shopping is good way to spend some time when you’re stuck at the airport. For this week’s Souvenir Sunday we have an item that was not only invented in Los Angeles, but actually seems to be useful and airport-security friendly. (Photo courtesy Katherine Alvarado at LAX) They’re […]
A new exhibit at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) features artwork by nine Los Angeles-based artists. Titled, “of Intricacy,” the exhibit includes paintings (oil, acrylic and watercolor), wire sculptures, digital media, collages, and fiber sculptures. The exhibition will be on display through October, 2009. Look for it in Terminal 1 on the Departures Level in […]
Beginning on August 1, 2009, fares go up for the popular LAX FlyAway bus service from Van Nuys and Union Station to Los Angeles International Airport. The new one-way fare for these two routes will go from $6 to $7. The Westwood to LAX fare will remain unchanged at $5. It’s never good news when […]
This is scary. According to this news report, a baggage container, or can, got sucked in the engine of an airplane pulling away from the terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Monday afternoon (May 11, 2009). Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy No doubt the folks at […]
In my At the Airport column on USATODAY.com this month, I offer a run-down of airport observation decks around the country. I wanted to write about this because, while a lot of the amenities getting rolled out at airports these days are designed to make travelers forget they’re in an airport terminal, observation decks are […]
Chile dog lovers alert. No dogs have been sold and no firm opening date has been announced, but fans of Pink’s Hot Dogs are all atwitter over the fact that the legendary Hollywood eatery will be opening its first airport outlets at Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) “later this year.” […]
Whether or not you actually buy anything, souvenir shopping is good way to spend some time when you’re stuck at the airport. For this week’s Souvenir Sunday we have an item that was not only invented in Los Angeles, but actually seems to be useful and airport-security friendly. (Photo courtesy Katherine Alvarado at LAX) They’re […]
A new exhibit at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) features artwork by nine Los Angeles-based artists. Titled, “of Intricacy,” the exhibit includes paintings (oil, acrylic and watercolor), wire sculptures, digital media, collages, and fiber sculptures. The exhibition will be on display through October, 2009. Look for it in Terminal 1 on the Departures Level in […]
Beginning on August 1, 2009, fares go up for the popular LAX FlyAway bus service from Van Nuys and Union Station to Los Angeles International Airport. The new one-way fare for these two routes will go from $6 to $7. The Westwood to LAX fare will remain unchanged at $5. It’s never good news when […]
This is scary. According to this news report, a baggage container, or can, got sucked in the engine of an airplane pulling away from the terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Monday afternoon (May 11, 2009). Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy No doubt the folks at […]
If you’re heading to or through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) anytime before May 29th, 2009, seek out the photography exhibit by LA-based artist Marissa Roth in Terminal 1 (pre-security on the arrivals level). The exhibition includes two separate photography series, “In Hollywood” and “Downtown Los Angeles: Inside-Out.” Each series has 16 photos and explores […]
A couple of tasty tidbits for hungry, thirsty travelers: Free drinks on JetBlue JetBlue Airways is partnering with Stirrings (they make all-natural cocktail mixers) to give each passenger traveling on Sunday, February 1, a free cocktail. They say it has something to do with football…. New restaurant at LAX Today (Thursday, January 29th) Gladstone’s, a […]
Seafood lovers passing through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be glad to know that Gladstone’s, a popular Malibu Beach restaurant will be opening their first airport outpost next Thursday in Terminal 3. Clams anyone?