LOS ANGELES—Terminal 5 at LAX was officially shuttered Oct. 28 in preparation for demolition as part of a project aimed at revitalizing the facility ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Last week, Los Angeles World Airports announced its plans, noting three airlines will move out of Terminal 5. JetBlue was the first to leave and relocate to Terminal 1, followed by Spirit Airlines to Terminal 2. After American Airlines shifts its operations to Terminal 4 on Oct. 28, Terminal 5 will be completely closed to begin demolition efforts.
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) oversees the city’s airports—LAX and the Van Nuys Airport.
“As we take this important step toward transforming LAX, the closure of Terminal 5 marks a pivotal moment in our journey to deliver a world-class airport experience,” Doug Webster, Chief Airport Operations and Maintenance Officer for Los Angeles World Airports, said in a statement. “Our goal is to minimize disruption during this transition, and we are working closely with our airline partners to ensure continued operations and smooth travel for our passengers.”…