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Terry K.

4th Star for it's continued efforts of improvement. Here is my story: I've been in and out of Terminal 6 numerous times. But at the present time, Terminal 6 is my "so called Hub" for my domestic travels. Terminal 6 is the home for Hawaiian and Alaska (airlines I frequent) followed by American to the left (Terminal 4 and 5) and United to the left (Terminal 6 and 8). Both American and United are carriers who take me East across the continent. The PROS 1. updated and current eateries 2. IF you have connecting flights, underground tunnels taking you to Terminals 5 and Terminal 7) so no need to deal with TSA once you are in Terminal 6 3. IF you have connecting flights, departure level corridors which take you to Terminals 5 or 7 also without having to check in with TSA again 4. Clean 5. Wifi charging ports available 6. Duty Free Shops inside terminal 6 The CONS 1. TSA, Clear, Global all need improvements in system and procedure 2. Baggage Claim area in Terminal 6 sometimes flow over to Terminal 5 Baggage Claim Carousels 3. Arrival and Departure Monitors need some work (been there regularly and each time, monitors down) But, a necessity if you're on Alaska or Hawaiian and a few other carriers Safe travels!

Cheryl N.

It's too cold like 50F I was so sleepy from having only 2 hrs sleep last night but I was unable to sleep, my flight got delayed. It's a small n new terminal. I don't see any eateries either except for a 3rd rate joint, a lousy sandwich for $18! I just took off another star.

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Jenny C.

Like many others, I try to avoid LAX whenever possible--but sometimes it's just unavoidable b/c LAX offers the most flight options at better price points. That said, when I do have to fly out of here (even for domestic flights), I make it a point to arrive 2-3 hours early. The unpredictability traffic, or parking availability and TSA line lengths is enough to make me anxious, and giving myself extra time just for peace of mind. Not much to add that hasn't already been said: the drop off/departure traffic is a nightmare all the time but worse during holiday season, and signage still somehow manages to be both overwhelming and unclear. And, I always somehow water filling stations until it's too late. But planning ahead and getting here A TAD early, I was able to grab one hour playing video games at Game Way lounge and later got ice coffee/fries at Habit while people watching. Hahahah

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Jeremy L.

9/4/2025 - Upon arrival at the Terminal 6, the check in process is so cool, a friendly staff reissued my boarding pass with my Global Entrance privileges in 2 minutes so that I can proceed to the TSA PRECHK security gates quickly. Yes, I still had to take my belt and shoes off during the security check. Quickly walked to the gate 15 minutes before the boarding will take place. Wish list: This airline App will have the place to enter the Global Entrance number so that I would have to go to the TSA PRECHK area right away without first stopping at the check-in counter!

Alvin A.

Air Canada, Alaska, Horizon and Hawaiian Airlines occupies T6. It recently got a major million dollar modernization to update the terminal creating more space, renovating the counter check-in areas, baggage claims, and concourses. TSA Precheck line went well. Immediately clearing security, you'll find Starbucks which was extremely packed. Don't worry there is also Peet's Coffee as an alternative. Many food options, retail stores and Duty Free before heading to your flight. If on a long layover, T6 has Alaska Airlines Lounge. I'm not quite sure if there is another airport lounge that would welcome AMEX credit card holders.

Regine S.

I love LAX and Alaska Airlines On my way to Puerto Vallarta Yay for my vacation Well deserved

Christopher T.

I traveled internationally with Alaska and this terminal is easy then the International one 2 terminals down at LAX. I checked in online and got my passport verified and with no checkin, plus preTSA - easy and fast breeze through everything. I got to my gate from drop off outside within 7-10mins easily. The Terminal is not that big but long log hallway. Staff is nice and friendly. And Alaska is great on time and service.

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Frankie G.

I received a text before I made it r my gate telling me the Wi-Fi will not be available on this flight. If this wasn't an emergency I would have postponed another couple days. Flying Alaska is not for me and like Spirit I will never fly this airlines again these seats are too tight for anyone over 6' tall. I will not be returning back to California on this airlines. No phone charging smh I regret this flight with Alaska Airlines.

Mary L.

Arriving and departing LAX at terminal 6 was very easy, especially for Alaska Airlines flights. If you're departing LAX and coming on the free airport shuttle bus, terminal 6 is towards the very end and it wasn't super crowded or complicated in mid-December/weekdays. If arriving at LAX, public transportation system works very well too. I usually look for the free M bus going to LAX metro transit center bus in the bright pink pole area outside of baggage claim and ground transportation area. It takes me to my $1 bus ride if staying in Torrance. There weren't many people on it when departing LAX. Quick and easy. Terminal 6 has foods/beverages/shops, but their smoothie spot was around $16-$20 per smoothie. Extremely expensive here. You can grab a pizza at California Pizza Kitchen or other restaurants. Salads and sandwiches are roughly $10-$15 each, especially at delis/food markets. It really wasn't crowded this year, at least not in mid-December. No long lines. Terminal 6 turned out pretty good so far, but depending on the day/time, LAX does get the heavy thick layer of fog/mist here.

Donna B.

This is the busiest airport in Los Angeles. No matter the time of day there will be traffic. Allow enough time to navigate to gate and to get through TSA.

Alex K.

Good thing about this terminal, it's towards the end so leaving is easy. Bad thing, it's toward the end and getting there can be a bitch with traffic. You could cut through the middle as there's a road that leads there. We tend to always fly out of here as it's a main hub for Puerto Vallarta. Recommend self check in and a carry on if you want something simple and easy. TSA pre check wasn't that busy, maybe because it was still pretty easy.

Quin P.

Landed in Terminal 6 via Alaska Airlines. Very busy terminal. Clear signage, able to navigate out to the shuttle area to get to the rental car agency.

Emil C.

The last time that I had flown out of terminal 6 was when Delta Airlines was in this terminal. I had booked my flight through Hawaiian Airlines, but the flight was operated by Alaska Airlines. With all of the recent renovations, this was one of the better terminals. The improvements made the place brighter and somewhat modern, but the old structure still remained. They do have some of the best food options at LAX such as The Habit and Wahoo's.

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Friday at 11:00AM the terminal was open and not crowded. We got through TSA in 5 minutes! The TSA agents were also nice. Wow. Not bad.

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