DeveloperWestfield revealed seven new retail and dining options to be added to Los Angeles International (LAX) Terminal 3 as part of the airport’s overall modernization program.
Following the completion of Terminal’s 2 and 6 by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Westfield in 2016, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal in 2013, the addition of a new retail and dining collection is the first step toward the refresh of Terminal 3.
The collection includes four Los Angeles-based restaurants, including Ashland Hill and The Parlor.
“These exciting local brands will give travelers a taste of LA and provide more food & beverage and retail options in Terminal 3 following our move at LAX,” said Rob Walker, Delta Air Lines’ managing director for LAX Redevelopment. “Our goal is to create the best airport experience in LA, and we intend to make that happen in partnership with LAWA and Westfield.”
The new retail and dining collection will offer seven locations across more than 5,000 square feet, with venues including a multi-unit quick service food court, a bar, two travel essentials and one specialty retail unit. The new dining collection features four L.A.-based brands, including Ashland Hill, earthbar, Panda Express and The Parlor. Ashland Hill and The Parlor are both airport firsts.
The refresh of Terminal 3 dining collection is operated by Areas and is expected to be completed by end of 2017.
“Areas and Westfield have been long-term partners at LAX that are passionate about improving the experience,” said Xavier Rabell, CEO, Areas in the United States. “Together we have brought travelers iconic local brands that bring a taste of Los Angeles into the airport.”
The new retail ventures, operated by Hudson Group, include Moshi, Hudson LAXpress and Soundstage by Hudson. The collection includes a broad array of accessories, electronics and travel essentials that will enhance the experience for travelers flying through T3.
“Hudson Group and Dufry are proud to bring fresh and exciting improvements to LAX Terminal 3, which will further transform the travel experience for airport customers in L.A.,” said Joseph DiDomizio, president and chief executive officer for Hudson Group.
Robert Van Snik, senior vice president of Westfield, said the company is excited about the lineup. “[Travelers] crave the right mix of shops and restaurants in the airport,” he said. “And following the Delta terminal relocation, we knew that the brands coming into Terminal 3 had to be local, contemporary and authentic. The key is customization.”
