The $78.3 million redevelopment of Terminal 2 at Los Angeles International (LAX) by Westfield was officially unveiled to the public on Feb. 2.
The company revamped almost 76,000 square feet, including more than 15,000 square feet of food and beverage and retail space. Westfield projects the project will increase sales by 34 percent, with annual sales of $41 million.
“Los Angeles World Airports had a strong vision,” says Keith Kaplan, Westfield’s vice president at LAX. “They wanted more than a concessions refresh; they wanted to truly transform the entire customer journey at Terminal 2 from the moment you clear security. Thanks to our long‐term partnership and collaboration with all the stakeholders, everybody wins – the city of Los Angeles, the airport, the airlines and the customers.”
The project took 20 months to complete. Westfield included common-area improvements, such as floors, ceilings and a redesign of a staircase as the focal point of the terminal, into the project. The entire design of the terminal was based on the idea of “L.A. in Motion,” which endeavors to capture the energy and feel of the city.
“Fresh facilities with more seating, new services and expanded dining and shopping experiences for today’s travelers are part of our $332 million investment in Terminal 2,” says Deborah Flint, CEO of LAWA. “We applaud Westfield’s partnership with LAWA, their investment in Terminal 2 at LAX and their commitment to developing an experience that truly caters to the modern traveler.”
The concessions lineup in the terminal includes 16 new concepts, seven local southern California brands, 11 brands that are new to LAX and six brands making their first-ever appearance in an airport.
The Terminal is home to SeaLegs Wine Bar, Slapfish Modern Seafood Shack, Pick Up Stix, Fresh Brothers Pizza, Ciabatta Bar, Built (Custom Burgers), Barney’s Beanery, two Starbucks locations, Spanx, two CNBC shops, two Univision shops, eSavvy, InMotion Entertainment and duty free by DFS.
Westfield is transforming Terminals 1, 3, and 6, as well as the Tom Bradley International Terminal, which opened in 2013. Westfield’s investment at the airport has topped $184 million, the company said.
