LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is preparing for a surge in international travelers, after a pandemic ban that prohibited travelers from 33 countries from entering the U.S. has been lifted on Nov. 8. The federal government first restricted travel from Europe in March 2020 over concerns about the coronavirus, followed by travel bans for other countries. On Monday, restrictions were lifted for the 26 European countries that have no border controls, as well as China, India, South Africa, Iran, Brazil, Britain and Ireland. “It’s also a big deal not only for the airport, but for the LA economy,” Montgomery said, adding that lifting restrictions will result in a million extra tourists coming to Los Angeles through June 2022. The million people are expected to spend about $1 billion in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. “There’s huge economic implications to this in addition to just seeing passenger numbers rise, so it’s a win-win,” Montgomery said. The first group …