Tom Bradley International Terminal

Profile narrative

Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) is an international passenger terminal located at Los Angeles International Airport in the United States. It processes arrivals and departures for flights that originate outside the country, providing customs, immigration, and baggage services for international travelers. The terminal operates as a gateway for passengers traveling between the United States and destinations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and other regions. Its facilities include aircraft gates, passenger lounges, retail concessions, and dining options that cater to an international clientele. TBIT functions under the oversight of the airport authority that manages Los Angeles International Airport.

The terminal is situated in Los Angeles, California, and is identified by the aliases Tom Bradley International Terminal and LAX Tom Bradley Terminal. As part of the larger LAX complex, it shares runway and taxiway infrastructure with the other passenger terminals at the airport. Its location on the western side of the airport places it near the Pacific Ocean and provides convenient access to major highways serving the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The terminal’s designation as an international facility means it is equipped to handle the processing of passengers requiring visa clearance and customs inspection.

On March 20, 2015, a credit card data breach occurred at TBIT, compromising payment information for an unspecified number of individuals. The investigation focused on a single, unnamed business operating within the terminal. Following the breach, at least nineteen airport employees who worked in the affected area reported fraudulent charges on their personal payment cards. Authorities did not release further details regarding the total scope of the compromise or the specific techniques used to obtain the data. The breach was reported by a data breach news outlet, which noted that the investigation centered on an unnamed concessionaire operating in the terminal. This incident highlights the vulnerability of payment systems in high‑traffic airport environments and prompted ongoing review of security practices at the terminal.

Incidents

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