Funbags
I have been going to LAX for nearly 20 years and if you find it a dump, good for you. Myself and most of my friends love LA. The shopping is great and it is a great place to party when you know the place and the people. But I suppose if you have to sit in your hotel room, on your own, because of your outlook, well then it would be a dump. For these guys most of whom will be experiencing their first long haul trip and who are excited and with equally excited new friends, LA will be a blast.