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LAX SkyLink opening delayed again, contractor won’t commit to new deadline

LAX SkyLink opening delayed again, contractor won't commit to new deadline Zachary Whalen Sun, 09/27/2026. 10:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption SkyLink could hypothetically be ready by Jan.

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LAX SkyLink opening delayed again, contractor won't commit to new deadline Zachary Whalen Sun, 09/27/2026.

10:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption SkyLink could hypothetically be ready by Jan.

6, a little over a month before the Super Bowl at SoFI stadium, its first major test.

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LAX SkyLink opening delayed again, contractor won't commit to new deadline Zachary Whalen Sun, 09/27/2026. 10:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption SkyLink could hypothetically be ready by Jan. 6, a little over a month before the Super Bowl at SoFI stadium, its first major test.

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  • Los Angeles International Airport has delayed the opening of SkyLink, a 2.25 mile elevated electric train connecting central terminals to parking and public transit, yet again.
  • The train was originally supposed to open in 2023, and contractors recently said they inten...

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