LAX T5 to be rebuilt

[moa999]

Don't think I'd seen this mentioned but appears T5 at LAX to be demolished and rebuilt before the Olympics.

Move out starts this week.

October 20 - 21: JetBlue relocates to Terminal 1
October 21 - 22: Spirit Airlines relocates to Terminal 2 & Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South
October 27 - 28: American Airlines relocates to Terminal B (and continues operations in Terminal 4)

From a thread on airliners.net appears the reconstructed terminal will include a new AA lounge including outdoor space.

Will still be possible to walk airside from T4 to T6 via the tunnels during the renovation.

 

[moa999]

Some earlier coverage.

LAX’s $1.7 Billion Terminal 5 Makeover: Big Promises Or Just Lipstick On A Pig? - View from the Wing

LAX is about to renovate terminal 5 at a cost of $1.7 billion. The plan is to substantially complete work in time for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. This will upgrade the terminal experience, but will not add any gates.

viewfromthewing.com