United to Renovate ORD T2, Triple Size of United Club
Feb 4, 2012, 9:47 pm
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Before they opened the Terminal for Tomorrow (aka T1), United used to have a nice big club upstairs in the lateral hallway connecting E and F, similar to the one that AA still operates in the comparable position in T3. Anyone know what's up there now?
One thing I'd like is for United to take over some of the nearer E gates in place of those far F gates and then a big club in the old location would be centrally located.
One thing I'd like is for United to take over some of the nearer E gates in place of those far F gates and then a big club in the old location would be centrally located.
Feb 4, 2012, 9:52 pm
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Upgraded facilities with downgraded service and upgraded price?
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Feb 4, 2012, 10:49 pm
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Other than the lack of concessions I can't see why people wouldn't like the current T1. T2 on the other hand is the one that DOES need work. A big UC ala the AC that's huge on the upper level would be awesome. Hopefully they get some windows and skylights in there too, it just seems to dark and dingy now. ^ to showers too!
Feb 5, 2012, 12:05 am
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Finally! The experience on RJs in T2 in ORD is terrible. It seems for certain destinations, you almost never get a gate. Walking up and down the stairs is hard with luggage, the noise, the weather and the smell of jet exhaust, waiting for gate-checked bag outside...this is definitely good news!
DL seems to be a lot more efficient with its regional operations. Gate-checked bags are done a lot better in many stations big and small - jetway has a door that opens with the cart that transports the bags to/from the plane inside.
To the poster above - I think if there was enough capacity in T1, UA would not use T2.
When/if AA/US merge, US would probably move to T3
DL moved to T2 with NW and freed up a few gates in T3. T2 is just not pleasant - even the McDonald's employees there seem to be nastier than other terminals.
I wonder if they can build a tunnel between T2 and Concourse C
DL seems to be a lot more efficient with its regional operations. Gate-checked bags are done a lot better in many stations big and small - jetway has a door that opens with the cart that transports the bags to/from the plane inside.
To the poster above - I think if there was enough capacity in T1, UA would not use T2.
When/if AA/US merge, US would probably move to T3
DL moved to T2 with NW and freed up a few gates in T3. T2 is just not pleasant - even the McDonald's employees there seem to be nastier than other terminals.I wonder if they can build a tunnel between T2 and Concourse C
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Feb 5, 2012, 3:25 am
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Feb 5, 2012, 4:21 am
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Finally! The experience on RJs in T2 in ORD is terrible. It seems for certain destinations, you almost never get a gate. Walking up and down the stairs is hard with luggage, the noise, the weather and the smell of jet exhaust, waiting for gate-checked bag outside...this is definitely good news!
DL seems to be a lot more efficient with its regional operations. Gate-checked bags are done a lot better in many stations big and small - jetway has a door that opens with the cart that transports the bags to/from the plane inside.
To the poster above - I think if there was enough capacity in T1, UA would not use T2.
When/if AA/US merge, US would probably move to T3 DL moved to T2 with NW and freed up a few gates in T3. T2 is just not pleasant - even the McDonald's employees there seem to be nastier than other terminals.
I wonder if they can build a tunnel between T2 and Concourse C
DL seems to be a lot more efficient with its regional operations. Gate-checked bags are done a lot better in many stations big and small - jetway has a door that opens with the cart that transports the bags to/from the plane inside.
To the poster above - I think if there was enough capacity in T1, UA would not use T2.
When/if AA/US merge, US would probably move to T3
DL moved to T2 with NW and freed up a few gates in T3. T2 is just not pleasant - even the McDonald's employees there seem to be nastier than other terminals.I wonder if they can build a tunnel between T2 and Concourse C
Feb 5, 2012, 8:02 am
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Those of us who live in Chicago and watch the politics surrounding O'Hare improvements realize that it will be a long hard road before any major terminal reconstruction happens. The issue is that, unlike the runway improvements that have moved forward in fits and starts, any rational major terminal plan would increase gate capacity and open room for additional competition. UA and AA, who control most of the current capacity, have no desire to see Jet Blue, Virgin America, and others expand their presence here. Also, an expanded O'Hare would put one more nail in the coffin of the proposed Peotone airport that would have brought great wealth to a bunch of Illinois politicians and their friends.
Feb 5, 2012, 3:14 pm
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Great news for ORD T2.
On IAD, I don't know where to start?
1. C/D was built in the 70s as temporary terminals...they need to use IAD C/D as an example to change the definition of "temporary" in dictionaries.
2. The main check-in building and luggage claim area also needs to be expanded and renovated
3. Cost....it is Washington DC... cost will be higher than other city for many reasons
4. Because it is Washington DC, "no decision" is the game in town
5. Washington DC badly needs competition for internaitonal traffic. UA is almost like a monopoly. Without competition, nothing will likely to move and will stay "temporary" beyond my lifetime.
On IAD, I don't know where to start?
1. C/D was built in the 70s as temporary terminals...they need to use IAD C/D as an example to change the definition of "temporary" in dictionaries.
2. The main check-in building and luggage claim area also needs to be expanded and renovated
3. Cost....it is Washington DC... cost will be higher than other city for many reasons
4. Because it is Washington DC, "no decision" is the game in town
5. Washington DC badly needs competition for internaitonal traffic. UA is almost like a monopoly. Without competition, nothing will likely to move and will stay "temporary" beyond my lifetime.
Feb 5, 2012, 4:23 pm
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Great news for ORD T2.
On IAD, I don't know where to start?
1. C/D was built in the 70s as temporary terminals...they need to use IAD C/D as an example to change the definition of "temporary" in dictionaries.
2. The main check-in building and luggage claim area also needs to be expanded and renovated
3. Cost....it is Washington DC... cost will be higher than other city for many reasons
4. Because it is Washington DC, "no decision" is the game in town
5. Washington DC badly needs competition for internaitonal traffic. UA is almost like a monopoly. Without competition, nothing will likely to move and will stay "temporary" beyond my lifetime.
On IAD, I don't know where to start?
1. C/D was built in the 70s as temporary terminals...they need to use IAD C/D as an example to change the definition of "temporary" in dictionaries.
2. The main check-in building and luggage claim area also needs to be expanded and renovated
3. Cost....it is Washington DC... cost will be higher than other city for many reasons
4. Because it is Washington DC, "no decision" is the game in town
5. Washington DC badly needs competition for internaitonal traffic. UA is almost like a monopoly. Without competition, nothing will likely to move and will stay "temporary" beyond my lifetime.
We need to have DL come in and offer some international competition. I would have preferred AA, but they are a basket case right now.
Feb 5, 2012, 9:02 pm
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I agree that the UA check-in and baggage claim areas can be disaster zones, but what can be done about the problem? The MWAA lengthened the main terminal in 1996 and finished a renovation in 2005. Little more can be accomplished without building a completely new structure, which obviously can never happen, due to historical building preservation issues.
Feb 6, 2012, 4:22 am
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Feb 6, 2012, 3:44 pm
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Well that's good news. I don't suppose they're going to raise the ceiling height though? That's my biggest complaint with the place.
Apr 27, 2012, 1:54 pm
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Construction has begun at ORD. The first jetbridge is being installed at F12-B.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/busine...,1923550.story
With so much UX running in/out of MCI these days, I'm finding myself spending more time around the F gates.. Looking forward to the larger RCC ^
http://www.chicagotribune.com/busine...,1923550.story
With so much UX running in/out of MCI these days, I'm finding myself spending more time around the F gates.. Looking forward to the larger RCC ^
