LAX: A sneak peek at the new Tom Bradley International Terminal

Richard Ryan of Los Angeles uses his smartphone to photograph a Qantas A380 double-decker airplane during the open house. Of the 18 new gates, nine will be able to accommodate such large aircraft.  (Gary Ambrose / Los Angeles Times)

Dancers draw a crowd in the Great Hall at the renovated Tom Bradley International Terminal. The Great Hall has more than 40 retail, food and beverage vendors.  (Gary Ambrose / Los Angeles Times)

The Time Tower, a 72-foot wrapped LED wall in the Tom Bradley Terminal at LAX that features several moving video displays, resembles a stack of suitcases.   (Gary Ambrose / Los Angeles Times)

A closer look at Time Tower.  (Gary Ambrose / Los Angeles Times)

The newly reconfigured terminal will have duty-free shops featuring luxe boutiques. A man takes a look two days before the official open house.  (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press)

More than 40 shops, including high-end retailers, will be part of the renovated and expanded terminal. In this photo shot two days before the Saturday open house, workers put finishing touches on retail areas.  (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press)