LAX drop off and hard times
Mar 11, 2013, 8:00 am
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LAX drop off and hard times
Hello everyone.
I have a really stupid question about LAX.
We both lost our jobs and are traveling for a funeral back east. We normally take a shuttle from Encino to LAX. We can not afford this luxury any longer. Our neighbor has offered to take us in exchange for us doing the same for them next month. My stupid question is, can anyone drop us off or do you have to be a cab or shuttle? I heard since 911 that private cars can not drop off at LAX? We are leaving Friday from American Airlines T4 at 6AM. So we plan to arrive at 4:30.
Thank you
Betty
I have a really stupid question about LAX.
We both lost our jobs and are traveling for a funeral back east. We normally take a shuttle from Encino to LAX. We can not afford this luxury any longer. Our neighbor has offered to take us in exchange for us doing the same for them next month. My stupid question is, can anyone drop us off or do you have to be a cab or shuttle? I heard since 911 that private cars can not drop off at LAX? We are leaving Friday from American Airlines T4 at 6AM. So we plan to arrive at 4:30.
Thank you
Betty
Mar 11, 2013, 8:27 am
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Not a stupid question, just a stupid rumor 
Neutron Star is correct - anyone can drop you off at LAX. You need not be in a shuttle, taxi, bus, limo, etc. No issues at LAX getting dropped off by a neighbor/friend.
Neutron Star is correct - anyone can drop you off at LAX. You need not be in a shuttle, taxi, bus, limo, etc. No issues at LAX getting dropped off by a neighbor/friend.
Mar 11, 2013, 2:15 pm
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Supposedly, shuttles and vans without proper business and related licenses cannot drop off or pick up passengers. For example, an unmarked van unloading with passengers paying money to the driver will catch attention of law enforcement.
Mar 11, 2013, 3:06 pm
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Bettysuethomas, welcome to FlyerTalk.
For more discussion, I'll move this to the dedicated forum on Los Angeles, where questions about LAX are often discussed. Ocn Vw 1K, Moderator, TravelBuzz.
For more discussion, I'll move this to the dedicated forum on Los Angeles, where questions about LAX are often discussed. Ocn Vw 1K, Moderator, TravelBuzz.
Mar 11, 2013, 4:08 pm
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Best Wishes to all
Betty Sue Thomas
Mar 14, 2013, 10:45 pm
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Hello everyone.
I have a really stupid question about LAX.
We both lost our jobs and are traveling for a funeral back east. We normally take a shuttle from Encino to LAX. We can not afford this luxury any longer. Our neighbor has offered to take us in exchange for us doing the same for them next month. My stupid question is, can anyone drop us off or do you have to be a cab or shuttle? I heard since 911 that private cars can not drop off at LAX? We are leaving Friday from American Airlines T4 at 6AM. So we plan to arrive at 4:30.
Thank you
Betty
I have a really stupid question about LAX.
We both lost our jobs and are traveling for a funeral back east. We normally take a shuttle from Encino to LAX. We can not afford this luxury any longer. Our neighbor has offered to take us in exchange for us doing the same for them next month. My stupid question is, can anyone drop us off or do you have to be a cab or shuttle? I heard since 911 that private cars can not drop off at LAX? We are leaving Friday from American Airlines T4 at 6AM. So we plan to arrive at 4:30.
Thank you
Betty