DRMumbai: The wait is over as LAX Terminal 1 reaches its final phase of redevelopment in 2018. Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), Southwest, and Westfield are bringing new energy and excitement amid a $508 million modernisation project of LAX Terminal 1 scheduled to be completed by the end of 2018.
The project, which was launched in September 2014, aims to minimise impact to passengers. The final phase of the redevelopment includes 10 new dining and retail destinations, three LA-based concepts and three airport firsts.
When it’s completed, Terminal 1 will introduce Southwest travellers to 20 new dining and retail destinations and a reimagined experience featuring a hip, modern Californian feel that taps into the energy of Los Angeles and of the Southwest brand.
“We are excited to take another major step towards our vision of Gold Standard Airports,” said Deborah Flint, CEO, LAWA. “Our guests will find a modern airport experience – one that is futuristic with its variety of food and retail selections and the transformation of space from closed and dark to an open aesthetic experience with Los Angeles flair.”
“The modernisation of Terminal 1 for our southwest customers has been a labour of love over the past four years,” says Don Ostler, Senior Project Manager, Southwest Airlines.
“In partnership with LAWA and the City of Los Angeles, we have reimagined how our customers experience air travel through LAX, implementing a new ticketing lobby, security and baggage claim spaces, and transforming our gate spaces to allow for larger planes to take our customers to more destinations. We’re incredibly excited as we near the final phase, partnering with Westfield to bring some of LA’s finest dining and retail experiences to Terminal 1.”
Travellers will love the new line-up, which includes iconic LA brands like Cassell’s Hamburgers, Trejo’s Tacos and UrthCaffe. The final phase of the project includes 10,349 sq. ft. of new dining and retail space and eight brands completely new at LAX.
“Step by step we’ve watched the Terminal 1 transform into something uniquely Los Angeles that rivals the world’s best airport terminals,” said Dan Hough, Vice President, Westfield. “Now, working in partnership with LAWA and Southwest, there’s, even more, to be excited about with this premier roster of dining, retail and amenities for the millions of travellers who use LAX as their gateway to the world.”
