Originally Posted by
MrAndy1369
Yesterday, I was in LAX T7 (United). I had a last-minute change to a DL flight leaving from T2. I asked a United Club agent if there was a way to connect to T2 from T7 airside, and he said no — suggested I exit to landside then take the connector bus to T2. I did so, it was a pain — signage was a mess, the connector bus didn't arrive until a while later, and I had to go through security again at T2. It was a hassle. I made my DL flight without issue, but was I misinformed? It seems, according to this thread, like all of LAX is now accessible airside, but there were no specific instructions or signage, and upthread someone said all terminals are now connected airside. However, from T7, all I saw was signing to T4, T5, and T6, and the Tom Bradley terminal, whatever that is. I didn't have much time to do extensive research.
What should I do next time? Was the UC agent wrong, or was the upthread comment wrong? I tried using the LAX interactive map, but it directed me to walk from T7 to T2, presumably landside.
Side note: LAX is one confusing airport!
Unless it’s a regional airport with one or two gates, all airports are confusing. I have yet to find an airport with perfect signage.
In my experience, the number of people who transit through non-adjacent terminals at LAX is small. I’m not surprised that you god suboptimal directions.
You could take the tunnels, but if it’s your first time, chances are that you’d convince yourself that you’re doing something wrong.
The bus is probably the best advice, as you will end up at T2. You could also grab a cart, walk over to T1, then make a left to T2. Most people you meet, if they work at LAX, would know how to direct you to T1.
Next time, get a four or five hour layover at LAX and go explore the tunnels. They’re easy when you have lots of time!