How do I connect at LAX from an international flight on American to a domestic one?
I am flying into LAX on an American Airlines flight from LHR, so presumably I will arrive at the TBIT international terminal (although American doesn't seem to be listed on the terminal maps for TBIT)? I assume I will clear customs and immigration there (like every other American airport), and will end up landside. I am then connecting onto an American domestic flight. Will this be from Terminal 4? How do I get there? Is there a landside bus or train service? Both the American Airlines and LAX websites seem a bit weak at explaining this.
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According to the LAX map on aa.com - all American Airlines (and American Eagle) flights use Terminal 4:
Therefore, I do not see an issue during transit.
I did a cursory check on AA international flights arriving in LAX I found AA216 from Sau Paulo, and it also arrived at Terminal 4.
It seem TBIT is for international airlines and not international flights.
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Do I have to go through security again for connecting flight at LAX?
There are no physical airside connections between any of the other terminals. Inter-terminal connections between terminals 1, 2, and 3, and between them and the other terminals, require passengers to exit security, then walk or use a shuttle-bus to get to the other terminal, then re-clear security.How far is LAX international to domestic?
From Tom Bradley International Terminal to other domestic terminals at LAX takes only about 5 to 10 minutes walk. It helps if your grab a luggage cart when you arrive. What will take time is clearing the US immigration + custom, then you need to go through security checks going in for your domestic flight.What terminal at LAX is American Airlines domestic?
Terminal 5 Daily: 5 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.How much time do you need between connecting flights at LAX?
Passengers should arrive at LAX two hours before a domestic flight departure and three hours before an international flight departure.Complete Guide to LAX Airport from Domestic transfer or straight to Tom Bradley International
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United Airlines, Delta Airlines and American Airlines all have their own immigration and customs facilities within their repsective terminals. You will clear formalities and connect with your domestic flight in the same terminal.
TBIT is ueed primaily by international carriers with a limited presence in LAX (ie only one or two flights). International airlines with multiple flights often share a terminal with their alliance's US member to make connections easier.
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