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Departing LAX question?
Posted:
13 Sep 2006, 12:50by 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
Posted:
13 Sep 2006, 13:04by pjh
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
Posted:
13 Sep 2006, 13:36by ChuckC
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-
Posted:
13 Sep 2006, 13:56by AndyR
That'll do thanks. Is there any free WI-FI?
Posted:
13 Sep 2006, 14:36by Vegascrazy
Totally agree with Chuck! I've been to more pax friendly terminals on Greek islands! LAX T2 is not somewhere to be delayed
Posted:
13 Sep 2006, 16:23by ChuckC
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-
Posted:
13 Sep 2006, 17:46by mcmbenjamin
Originally posted by AndyR
Thank god we had took a Subway with us
Wow. Must have changed the carry on bag rules.
Posted:
13 Sep 2006, 20:52by VS045
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.
Posted:
13 Sep 2006, 20:58by preiffer
Worst International terminal in the whole of the VS network in my mind. Sorry, it's appalling.
Posted:
13 Sep 2006, 21:20by VS045
Encouraging words there, Paul;)
But it's the truth - not sure about LOS though[}:)]
VS.
Posted:
13 Sep 2006, 21:34by AndyR
Ok thanks guys. Guess we'll be finding a Subway prior to dropping the car off then!
Posted:
18 Sep 2006, 00:23by mysteryflyer
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.
Posted:
18 Sep 2006, 00:25by preiffer
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...
Posted:
18 Sep 2006, 09:55by 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
Posted:
18 Sep 2006, 13:35by ChuckC
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-