LINXS Sues LAWA Over Delays in $3.3 Billion LAX SkyLink Project

LINXS filed a lawsuit last week in Los Angeles County Superior Court against Los Angeles World Airports over the long-delayed SkyLink automated people mover at LAX. New York Post reported that the complaint accuses LAWA of concealing facts about project delays, altering drawings that changed the scope of work, and creating obstacles that blocked construction.

The $3.3 billion, 2.25-mile electric train was originally scheduled to open in 2024.

Airport officials later aimed to have it running before the FIFA World Cup to test the system ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games. The project forms part of LAX's $30 billion overhaul and is intended to connect the airport directly to Metro rail service. A 2025 power outage halted work for 141 days, according to the complaint.

LINXS said the outage was caused by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, yet LAWA blamed the contractor even though it knew otherwise. The suit also claims LAWA changed roadway drawings to declare portions of the developer's work complete so that other contractors could proceed in those areas. LINXS stated it spent two years attempting to resolve the issues before filing.

New York Post reported that the complaint had to be submitted before an October deadline to avoid lenders demanding repayment from the company. LAWA said it is reviewing the lawsuit while remaining focused on placing the train in service. “Delivering SkyLink is critical to transforming the passenger experience at LAX and ensuring our region is fully prepared to welcome visitors in the years to come,” the agency stated.