LOS ANGELES | LAX Modernization Plan - Page 21

bobdreamz · #**401** Posted **May 31, 2013, 2:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by blackcat23

Holy run on sentence, Batman!

Why are we spending so much time talking about Miami and Atlanta in the LAX thread?

Well go look to all the references regarding ATL in this thread! Then they start their BS with Miami! I will defend my city in any thread! Either ways I come in here to see what is going on in LA regarding transit!

112597jorge · #**402** Posted **May 31, 2013, 2:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by blackcat23

Holy run on sentence, Batman!

Why are we spending so much time talking about Miami and Atlanta in the LAX thread?

sorry for my run-on, somehow this conversation came up and I happened to jump into it. since I though the post I quoted on was wrong. I am by no means an Atlanta booster, I just happen to be a realist.

No more of this.

JRinSoCal · #**403** Posted **Jun 22, 2013, 4:32 PM**

Very impressive!

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More pics of the new terminal at CurbedLA

atlantaguy · #**404** Posted **Jun 22, 2013, 5:38 PM**

^Beautiful! Thanks for posting this JR.

Quixote · #**405** Posted **Jun 23, 2013, 7:34 AM**

Basically it looks like the airport terminal version of Santa Monica Place. The architecture isn't the best, but the retail and concessions are impressive (almost to a fault). They really went all out with the designer shopping.

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atlantaguy · #**406** Posted **Jun 23, 2013, 8:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by Westsidelife

Basically it looks like the airport terminal version of Santa Monica Place. The architecture isn't the best, but the retail and concessions are impressive (almost to a fault). They really went all out with the designer shopping.

I agree, Westsidelife - but it is a huge improvement.

I'm frankly surprised it's not sunnier than I imagined it to be with the new soaring ceilings. Obviously there isn't enough glass to make it feel more open and "airy."

I push a lot of people through here as part of my job, but I still haven't heard any feedback yet. Can't wait to see it in person.

Illithid Dude · #**407** Posted **Jun 23, 2013, 8:41 AM**

Damn! Can't wait to fly out of there! I never understood, though, why people would go shopping at an airport. Just more stuff to lug around.

202_Cyclist · #**408** Posted **Jun 23, 2013, 12:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by Illithid Dude

Damn! Can't wait to fly out of there! I never understood, though, why people would go shopping at an airport. Just more stuff to lug around.

Airport concessions, along with landing fees, Passenger Facility Fees, and rental car taxes are an important source of revenue for airports.

International travelers also tend to be more affluent and they are a captive market while waiting in the Bradley West International Terminal for connecting flights.

Quixote · #**409** Posted **Jun 23, 2013, 5:23 PM**

Even with all the tourists we get from China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, I'm still skeptical about there being a market for all that high-end shopping. From a quality standpoint, I love it. From a practical one, it may be a little too extravagant. Time will tell.

StethJeff · #**410** Posted **Jun 23, 2013, 5:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by Westsidelife

Even with all the tourists we get from China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, I'm still skeptical about there being a market for all that high-end shopping. From a quality standpoint, I love it. From a practical one, it may be a little too extravagant. Time will tell.

That *exact* same market exists in every decent airport serving a developed metro of 10+ million people so I don't see how a relatively rich world city like LA would be any different. Even airports serving much smaller cities have that sort of stuff.

StethJeff · #**411** Posted **Jun 23, 2013, 5:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by Illithid Dude

Damn! Can't wait to fly out of there! I never understood, though, why people would go shopping at an airport. Just more stuff to lug around.

For last minute travel, I've purchased plenty of things at airports: Lonely Planet books, SD cards, various electronics chargers, LA branded gifts for people, and a watch at ZRH just to name a few. Like 202 said, it's a captive market that often has very little time and plenty of money to toss around.

blackcat23 · #**412** Posted **Jun 23, 2013, 6:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Illithid Dude

Damn! Can't wait to fly out of there! I never understood, though, why people would go shopping at an airport. Just more stuff to lug around.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duty-free_shop

When you're going to fly international, you're probably carrying a lot of cash and have a couple hours to kill. Why not go buy a bunch of s*** to pass the time?

Quixote · #**413** Posted **Jun 23, 2013, 6:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by StethJeff

That *exact* same market exists in every decent airport serving a developed metro of 10+ million people so I don't see how a relatively rich world city like LA would be any different. Even airports serving much smaller cities have that sort of stuff.

The only problem is that it's all high-end shopping. The average traveler passing through TBIT isn't wealthy enough to afford goods from those luxury retailers. Some variety would be nice.

I am, however, very pleased with the absence of McDonald's and Burger King.

StethJeff · #**414** Posted **Jun 23, 2013, 11:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by Westsidelife

The only problem is that it's all high-end shopping. The average traveler passing through TBIT isn't wealthy enough to afford goods from those luxury retailers. Some variety would be nice.

I am, however, very pleased with the absence of McDonald's and Burger King.

Again, the same exists in international airports in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. I'd think that the city of Rodeo, South Coast, Sunset, Melrose, etc. would appropriately have the same high-end airport stores that you'd find in PEK, EZE, ZRH, AMS, . . . Remind me again when Los Angeles WASN'T known internationally for high-end shopping, lifestyles, celebrity, commercialism, image, style, etc?? Besides, Hudson News, See's Candies, and all of the other bullshit is still in TBIT.

Kingofthehill · #**415** Posted **Jun 24, 2013, 3:03 AM**

i have a flight out of TBIT in a little less than a week. really stoked to see these new updates. for far too long, flying from LAX has been at best ho-hum, and at worst dreadful.

jg6544 · #**416** Posted **Jun 24, 2013, 4:23 AM**

Frankly, I don't go to an airport to shop. I want decent food; cleanliness, and a means of getting around without having to walk if the place spreads all over hell-and-gone. Reasonably priced parking close at hand and relative ease of getting into and out of the airport are also nice.

LAX has none of those things.

Quixote · #**417** Posted **Jun 25, 2013, 3:55 AM**

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Quixote · #**418** Posted **Jun 25, 2013, 3:59 AM**

Too bad the concourses themselves weren't designed like the lightwells. That would've been something special.

atlantaguy · #**419** Posted **Jun 25, 2013, 2:38 PM**

^I LOVE it, Westsidelife!

L.A. now has a global gateway worthy of its status.

N830MH · #**420** Posted **Jun 26, 2013, 2:51 AM**

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All I say 'WOW!". It's so beautiful!!!! I am really like it lots. I never see that before. It was so incredible a brand new TBIT. I have no doubt about it.