LAX promotes support for Black-owned businesses during Black History Month

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LAX promotes support for Black-owned businesses during Black History Month

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By Sky Industry News

Mar 10, 2025

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has announced an initiative to promote Black-owned businesses in celebration of Black History Month. On February 24, LAX shared a list of businesses on its official X account to encourage support during the month.

According to LAX, the airport decided to honor Tom Bradley, the first African-American mayor of Los Angeles. In a video posted on their X account, they highlighted several businesses located at LAX. These include Betcha Burgers, ACE, Chick-fil-A, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Rock & Brews in Terminal 1; Pick Up Stix, Jersey Mike’s, and Breeze in Terminal 2; and Fat Sal’s, Yakumi, Pizza Please, and CAVA in Terminal 3.

Terminal 6 offers dining options such as The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck, The Habit Burger, and Earthbar. At Tom Bradley International Terminal, travelers can find Kentucky Fried Chicken, Umami Burger, Panda Express, and P.F. Chang’s. The Bradley West Gates feature retail stores including Jocale, AllSaints, LEGO, and Pop Sox.

LAX Post on X | X (Twitter)

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The initiative by LAX aligns with broader efforts within the travel industry to promote Black-owned businesses. Similar initiatives have been observed at other airports across the United States during heritage months.

Los Angeles International Airport is one of the busiest airports globally. According to their website, it serves over 88 million passengers annually and is operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a department of the City of Los Angeles.

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