US EditionJetBlue Moves to Terminal 1 as LAX Prepares to Demolish Terminal 5. These Airlines Are Next
Terminal 5 will close for demolition and reconstruction to add over 150,000 square feet and eight gates as part of a $30 billion upgrade before the 2028 Olympics.
- On Oct. 28, Los Angeles International Airport will close Terminal 5 for demolition and a major transformation, the airport announced Monday.
- As part of the $30 billion Capital Improvement Program, officials aim for Terminal 5 to reopen before the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics after demolition and construction lasting about two years.
- Beginning Oct. 21, JetBlue will operate from Terminal 1, Spirit Airlines from Terminal 2 on Oct. 22, and American Airlines from Terminal 4 on Oct. 28, while MSC South adds more than 150,000 square feet and eight gates.
- Some travelers arrived at the wrong terminal Tuesday as JetBlue shifted early, and Los Angeles World Airports and airline partners will minimize disruption using shuttle buses from Terminal 2 to MSC South.
- The $1.4 billion Terminal 5 project is part of the Los Angeles International Airport Capital Improvement Program, with officials facing a second quarter of 2027 decision point for the July 14, 2028 opening ceremonies.
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Terminal 5 will be demolished and rebuilt before the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games; October 28 will be the last day of operations
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LAX terminal to close next week before demolition
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Terminal 5 at LAX to shut down for renovation ahead of Olympics
Los Angeles International Airport will shut down Terminal 5 to make renovations ahead of the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics, it announced Monday. The terminal is slated to shut down Oct. 28 for demolition and then construction for what’s described as a “major transformation.” Airlines assigned to Terminal 5 will be moved to other locations and are as follows: JetBlue will operate out of Terminal 1, beginning October 21 Spirit Airlines will oper…
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