""We can't have world-class buildings on top of a third-class infrastructure," Ackerman said."
""We are going to fix these problems.""
An August sewage blockage at Los Angeles International Airport closed restrooms and the Terminal 7 customs facility, forcing rerouting of over 12,000 international arrivals and causing weekend disruptions. The airport is experiencing persistent infrastructure failures amid a $30-billion overhaul and delayed projects, including the Automated People Mover originally set for 2023 and now targeted for the 2026 World Cup with contingency plans. Passenger counts have fallen sharply since 2019, dropping LAX from the third to the 11th busiest global ranking. LAWA leadership emphasizes repairing core infrastructure to restore traveler confidence ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
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