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Departing LAX question?

#15050 by AndyR
13 Sep 2006, 12:50
Having only ever flown into LAX before, next month will be my first time departing from LAX.

My question is what sort of shops/restaurants are there? Is it best to go airside straight away? When I flew out of SFO last year we made the mistake of going airside straight after checkin only to find NOTHING to do. Thank god we had took a Subway with us :)

#138801 by pjh
13 Sep 2006, 13:04
Originally posted by AndyR
Having only ever flown into LAX before, next month will be my first time departing from LAX.

My question is what sort of shops/restaurants are there? Is it best to go airside straight away? When I flew out of SFO last year we made the mistake of going airside straight after checkin only to find NOTHING to do. Thank god we had took a Subway with us :)


A while since I did it, but ISTR it's much the same. A few bars and restaurants.

Paul

#138808 by ChuckC
13 Sep 2006, 13:36
That's right. I'm afraid that at the moment this is a rather boring terminal. In Terminal 2 where VS departs there are several foodservice outlets, a dutyfree shop and a magazine shop after the security check-in. For food IIRC there is a Starbucks, two restaurant/cafes, and a fast food (Burger King or McDonald's).

Chuck-

#138812 by AndyR
13 Sep 2006, 13:56
That'll do thanks. Is there any free WI-FI?

#138823 by Vegascrazy
13 Sep 2006, 14:36
Totally agree with Chuck! I've been to more pax friendly terminals on Greek islands! LAX T2 is not somewhere to be delayed ;)

#138841 by ChuckC
13 Sep 2006, 16:23
Originally posted by AndyR
That'll do thanks. Is there any free WI-FI?


Andy,
If you are a member of the Northwest Airlines club or traveling in a premium cabin on NW or partners you can use the free wifi in the Northwest WorldClub on the 2nd level.

Otherwise here is a listing of airports and wifi availability that you may find useful.

Chuck-

#138854 by mcmbenjamin
13 Sep 2006, 17:46
Originally posted by AndyR
Thank god we had took a Subway with us :)

Wow. Must have changed the carry on bag rules.

#138897 by VS045
13 Sep 2006, 20:52
Airside is better then landside, however it's worse than pretty much everywhere else. ;)
If you want something with I *love* LA on it, there's a shop which sells pretty much just that. There's a few food outlets but nothing to write home about.
The lounges are on the second floor - I've only tried the old VS (partner) lounge which was uninspiring but certainly better - VS use a new one now I think, ANZ[?]

VS.

#138902 by preiffer
13 Sep 2006, 20:58
Worst International terminal in the whole of the VS network in my mind. Sorry, it's appalling.

#138911 by VS045
13 Sep 2006, 21:20
Encouraging words there, Paul;)

But it's the truth - not sure about LOS though[}:)]

VS.

#138918 by AndyR
13 Sep 2006, 21:34
Ok thanks guys. Guess we'll be finding a Subway prior to dropping the car off then!

#139457 by mysteryflyer
18 Sep 2006, 00:23
Well heres a couple of things I found today while waiting for my flight VS008...

Downstairs at arrivals is a Starbucks. If youre early, as I was, this is a refuge where you can get an arguably decent coffee. Try Java Chip - no cream.

I am newly gold so they wrote 'Gold Card - Lounge OK' on my boarding card and I am now in the Air New Zealand Lounge which is better than the Northwest Lounge I tried before here.

You might try writing 'Gold Card Lounge OK' on your ticket.. I couldnt possibly comment on whether it would work....

Brie, Beef, Crab Salad and Fruit. Nothing hot. Plenty of Gin and Tonic... Free Internet Terminals. No WiFi needed.

#139458 by preiffer
18 Sep 2006, 00:25
Originally posted by mysteryflyer
You might try writing 'Gold Card Lounge OK' on your ticket.. I couldnt possibly comment on whether it would work....
You might do, but you'd be being a bit of a t*** [ii]

I've heard if you photocopy tax discs, that also saves a fortune every year too...

#139474 by Nottingham Nick
18 Sep 2006, 09:55
Originally posted by mysteryflyer

You might try writing 'Gold Card Lounge OK' on your ticket.. I couldnt possibly comment on whether it would work....


In addition to Paul's reply, I am sure the California Penal code will have an offence which is the equivalent of the UK's Section 1 of the Theft Act 1978, as amended by section 4 of the Theft (Amendment) Act 1996, so you could also find your departure from LAX being delayed somewhat. [n]

Nick

#139502 by ChuckC
18 Sep 2006, 13:35
Originally posted by Nottingham Nick
Originally posted by mysteryflyer

You might try writing 'Gold Card Lounge OK' on your ticket.. I couldnt possibly comment on whether it would work....


In addition to Paul's reply, I am sure the California Penal code will have an offence which is the equivalent of the UK's Section 1 of the Theft Act 1978, as amended by section 4 of the Theft (Amendment) Act 1996, so you could also find your departure from LAX being delayed somewhat. [n]

Nick


Nick,
That would be the anti-graffiti laws, presumably?[V][:w]

Chuck-
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