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Southwest Airlines appears set to make big gains from a planned expansion of LAX for the return of the Olympics to Los Angeles in five years.
1 year ago
A new Korean airline promises lower fares between Seoul and Los Angeles. Wish it good luck. A long list of obstacles await.
Some of the busiest airports in the U.S. took the pause offered by the pandemic to build new terminals and facilities. The work stands them in good stead to handle an anticipated surge in travel this summer.
2 years ago
Ground Transport
This is yet another casualty of the Uber and Lyft era. Other airport shuttle services will likely be next.
Isaac Carey, Skift | 4 years ago
Airlines
This is a bad development for frequent flyers. Many Uber and Lyft riders value their time, and they don't want to have to hop on a shuttle bus to get to a rideshare pickup area. Here's a better idea: Let people arrange for rideshare pickups at the terminals — but only if they pay extra money for the privilege.
Brian Sumers, Skift | 4 years ago
Travelers seeking next-level experiences now expect end-to-end service that is designed specifically for their needs. American Airlines realizes this and recently expanded its luxury experiences to include exclusive suite and transportation options.
American Airlines + Skift | 5 years ago
It has been a long time since Los Angeles International Airport has seen real gate growth. It's nice to see the airport considering some expansion.
Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago
The U.S. government has had nearly 15 years to figure out how to fund and staff the TSA. It's still failing.
Colin Nagy, Skift | 8 years ago
Grant Martin, Skift | 9 years ago
The airports-as-destinations trends is great for flyers who have better food and retail options, for cities who can show off their culture, and airports who strive to increase shopping revenues.
Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago