Travel: Layover Guide to LAX
Delayed flights got you down? Perk up! We've go your layover guide to Los Angeles International Airport right here. So sit back and get ready for some sweet cupcakes, amazing caviar and killer happy hours.

From the city of the stars, nonstop flights connect to Fiji thanks to Fiji Airways, Tahiti via Air Tahiti Nui and Manila via Philippine Airlines. And that’s just the beginning. As for starting your trip, nearly all international departures route through the 2013 redesigned Tom Bradley International Terminal. The sleek new layout includes chic duty-free shopping, local eateries, and even a champagne and caviar bar.
**Most filling preflight fill-up: **There’s nothing like a food coma before an overnight flight, and Umami Burger in the TBIT food court delivers. Our top pick: The truffle burger comes adorned with house-made truffle cheese and truffle glaze. Asian spices infuse the house-ground patties, lending it a subtle yet very satisfying flavor.
Best duty-free shopping for her: Fashion powerhouses like Fred Segal and Kitson are now both in the TBIT great hall. Kitson stocks fun, cheeky designs like the “Elle A” T-shirt. The guys will want to check out Sunglass Hut to splurge on new Ray-Bans. There’s also a Rip Curl shop in Terminal 5.
Best any-hour happy hour: Petrossian’s new outpost features 20 vodkas, plus champagne and caviar. If you’re on the run, picnic boxes come packed with blinis, crème fraiche and an insulated pouch for the caviar. Either way, it’s a lovely toast to any holiday away.
**Best Sweet Treat: **The Vanilla Bake Shop counter is right by the departure gates, making it easy to snag mini cupcakes for the flight in flavors like banana chocolate chip. The menu also includes vanilla bean, pistachio and caramel sea salt French macarons. Open from 6:30 a.m. to 1:55 a.m., the shop supplies a sugar fix at just about any time.

Best reason to leave the airport: U.S. service members and their families are welcome at the Bob Hope Hollywood USO, open 24 hours. Find complimentary sandwiches, snacks and drinks, plus Internet, a luggage-storage center, showers, theater, a massive DVD library, and a play area for kids. Find it across from Terminal 2.