Originally Posted by
bzcat
But many more people like to experience the congestion... there is an irrational preference to be dropped off and picked up right in front of the terminal.
I grew up in the land of "why park in a space that is available right away that will mean an extra 30 second walk to the store entrance when you can circle around the lot for 10 minutes to get a closer space?" Totally normal Angeleno behavior
As to the "loop," I've dissuaded family members from coming to LAX when I've got a connection that might otherwise permit a pleasant visit for a couple of hours. APM may change that game.