Travelers with service animals departing from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) now have more relief options. After all, even Fido has to go when traveling!

“Three new relief areas have been added to the existing two, to better assist travelers with disabilities who are accompanied by guide dogs or other assistance animals,” said Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Coordinator for Disabled Services Larry Rolon. “Our staff, with input from LAWA’s Americans with Disabilities Act Citizen’s Advisory Committee and airlines, selected the best possible locations for the relief areas, taking into consideration the limitations of space and pedestrian safety.”

Revisions to the Air Carrier Access Act regulations also require service animal relief areas be installed at all U.S. airports so look for these relief stations at an airport near you.

LAX already had two service animal relief areas but decided to upgrade to five in order to better accommodate the number of disabled travelers who utilize LAX. The relief areas are located outside the terminals on the Lower/Arrivals Level at LAX:
1. Between Terminals 1 and 2.
2. Between Terminal 3 and Tom Bradley International Terminal (closer to
Terminal 3).
3. Between Tom Bradley International Terminal and Terminal 4.  (This
existing relief area is currently out of service due to construction at
the terminal.  It will  reopen once construction is completed.)
4. Between Terminals 5 and 6.  (This relief area is located across the
street from the terminals in the grassy area by the parking structure.)
5. At the end of Terminal 8.  (This is a pre-existing relief area.)

Don’t worry about bringing your own bag to clean up after your dog (or other service animal) a box containing bags is located behind animal relief station signs.

As a reminder, service animals are allowed on all domestic flights and most international flights. Screeners are trained in the processing of service animals through passenger security checkpoints. Passengers are encouraged to check with their airline when booking a flight to ensure they follow any special protocols required. International travelers are especially advised to check with their airline about possible restrictions.