Burbank Hollywood Airport’s new billion-dollar…
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Burbank is wanting a little more like Beverly Hills these days. The airport’s shiny new terminal opened Tuesday with a shock for the LA jet set: high-end Gucci purses on show just past security, close to Gate 7.
A view exhibits “Elevate BUR,” the new terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Burbank, Calif. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post
Gucci’s most interesting purses that retail anyplace from $1500 to $4000, enclosed in glass a lot to the shock of curious first day early morning airport dwellers. Jeremy Louwerse for CA Post
The shock of the morning, Gucci not far from the tarmac in Burbank. Jeremy Louwerse for CA Post
The luxurious items, retailing for anyplace from $1,500 to $4,000, sat behind glass as curious early-morning vacationers took in the sudden sight.
“I never thought I’d see Gucci in the Burbank Airport, you used to just hope for a decent cup of coffee. I’m not in the market for Gucci, but if I ever am it’s good to know it’s an option,” said Andy Orbeck, a lady who was flying to Bend, Oregon.
A person sits outdoors “Elevate BUR,” the new terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Burbank, Calif. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post
I used to be aboard one of the first flights out of the new billion-dollar terminal Tuesday morning, and I’ll admit I used to be anticipating the worst. Losing my outdated, but favourite, LA airport weighed on me.
Any Angeleno is aware of that despite its Nineteen Fifties odor — like grandma’s outdated carpet — the outdated terminal, which lived to 100, had a lot going for it. Close parking, two-door tarmac loading and unloading, and a no-hassle TSA expertise made getting in and out a breeze. It was a far cry from LAX.
Burbank’s new airport price 1 billion {dollars} and exchange a 100 12 months outdated terminal. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post
Would the new terminal destroy all that? Would a shiny new building blow up Burbank’s standing as LA’s best-kept airport secret?
Thankfully, the reply is a laborious no.
People arrive at “Elevate BUR,” the new terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Burbank, California. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post
I pulled into the new parking construction at 6:30 a.m. for an 8 a.m. boarding, discovered loads of areas at $49 a day and was at my gate by 6:50 a.m. Not unhealthy.
Security was a breeze, too. I made it through TSA PreCheck in less than 5 minutes, with loads of officers on hand and walk-through metallic detectors preserving issues transferring.
People test in at security at “Elevate BUR,” the new terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Burbank, Calif. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post
A person checks in for his flight at “Elevate BUR,” the new terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank, California, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post
Inside, the terminal felt spacious, with none of the cramped hallways and low ceilings that outlined the outdated digs. It appears to be like like there will likely be loads of locations to grab a chew, too — ultimately.
I noticed a Poquito Mas, one thing called Spring Chicken, and a Boarder Grill. Unfortunately none of these eating places had been open yet, some still under construction, making the sprint for a breakfast burrito not possible.
I noticed a Poquito Mas, one thing called Spring Chicken, and a Boarder Grill. Unfortunately none of these eating places had been open yet. Jeremy Louwerse for CA Post
The terminal also seems to be lounge-free for now, which means no VIP hideaway with complimentary food and drinks — one thing the outdated airport may have desperately used.
And although the airport options fancy digital arrival and departure screens, a lot of them didn’t appear to work.
Southwest Airlines ground crew spent most of the morning telling passengers that they had been at the fallacious gate for their flights to Phoenix, Oakland, and Las Vegas, despite the screens saying they had been at the fitting one.
The airport options fancy digital arrival and departure screens, a lot of them didn’t appear to work. Jeremy Louwerse for CA Post
“Sorry, they aren’t working right, please refer to the Southwest App,” one annoyed worker directed passengers.
My own Oakland flight was delayed after the crew confirmed up late, having hassle finding the airplane. At least airport greeters had been handing out free espresso.
And I may always browse Gucci baggage to kill time.
But as I went outdoors to board the jet and watched the airplane depart the runway, I regarded from my center seat over Universal Studios and Sherman Oaks and smiled.
The new Burbank Hollywood Airport had some opening-day hiccups, but the issues that made the outdated terminal great had been still there: simple access, fast security and a comparatively painless journey to the skies.
Looks like this little airport will keep delivering for years to come.
Please, just don’t inform anybody.
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