The West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal provide a modern guest experience with cutting-edge technology, a beautifully designed interior featuring extensive use of natural light, and a state-of-the-art baggage handling system with early bag storage. The gates, which cost $1.73 billion to build, serve both international and domestic flights and offer numerous comfortable seating options, with thousands of places to plug in while accessing next-generation wireless services. The facility features a “neighborhood” concept with the main core of the building considered the “downtown” area because of the high ceilings and elevator towers. Colorful mosaic tiles pay homage to the mid-century modern design of LAX and start the transition to other neighborhoods throughout the facility, ranging from the desert to the ocean. Additional passenger amenities include retail outlets and restrooms, along with automated boarding gates, children’s play areas, nursing rooms, a quiet room and a service-animal relief area. Sustainability features include "cool" roofing and paving materials that absorb heat instead of reflecting it back into the atmosphere, insulated glass that allows in more light, reducing electricity use, and water-saving plumbing fixtures that reduce water consumption by 30 percent compared to traditional fixtures.

Many airlines have their check-in and baggage claim at Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B). The closest parking for these passengers is Parking Structures 3 and 4. For drop-offs, guests can be let out on the Upper/Departures level at the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

Passengers traveling on Viva Aerobus, Allegiant and Sun Country will check in at Terminal 1. Those passengers can take a dedicated free shuttle or walk to the Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B). The closest parking in this case is at Parking Structure 1. The check-in/ticketing desks are west of the Southwest counters, so guests can be dropped off just past the Southwest skycaps. Look for electronic signs displaying airline names. Passengers arriving on Sun Country Airlines, Allegiant and Frontier flights will take an airside bus back to Terminal 1, and can find their baggage on Carousel 4 in the Terminal 1 baggage claim area.

NOTICE FOR Viva Aerobus passengers: Viva Aerobus flights arriving at LAX WILL NOT return to Terminal 1. Passengers will go through U.S. Customs at the Tom Bradley International Terminal, and will pick up their luggage here as well. Passengers having friends or family pick them up from a Viva Aerobus flight can be met at Tom Bradley International Terminal outside of baggage claim. Persons flying Viva Aerobus who have parked at Parking Structure 1 can take the Airlines Connector Shuttle from the Pink bus stops on

The Terminal features a central "Great Hall" with premier dining, retail shopping. See a list of all the options here.

New world-class dining and shopping options will soon be available at the West Gates (gates 201-225). Until then, guests using the West Gates at Tom Bradley will be able to make use of several options:

• Guests arriving by bus from Terminal 1 can take advantage of offerings from up to two dozen locations in Terminal 1 before riding to the West Gates at Tom Bradley.
• Guests who check in at Tom Bradley International Terminal can visit concessions near check-in or the Great Hall before walking through the tunnel to the West Gates.
• Guests who are already in the West Gates can use the passenger tunnel to walk to the Great Hall of the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

Nursing Room (Check out locations here)

Animal Relief Station (See map for location)

New passenger screening area

New baggage screening area

Roomier boarding gates and waiting areas, with nine gates able to accommodate new generation aircrafts

A new "Great Hall" featuring 150,000 sq. ft. of premier dining, retail shopping and an Integrated Environmental Media System to entertain waiting passengers

Five new business-class and first-class lounges