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This is an archive thread, the active thread is Consolidated LAX connection time/logistics-Domestic & International
February 2016 an completely air-side path between T8/T7 and TBIT opened
To get from T8/T7 to T5, one has to walk from T7 to T6, using the spaghetti junction at the T6 TSA, then walk down the T6 concourse to the middle portion (Alaska Gates), then take the underground tunnel from T6 to T4 (to American gates). Take care not to go up to T5, roughly in the middle of the tunnel area.
T5<>T4, also connected via the same tunnel complex as T5 and T6, looks for signs pointing the directions to Gates 5x or 4x depending on direction.
@ T4 --- walk thru the waiting area for gate 40, near Gate 41 you'll see escalators in the distance. Hop on those, and follow the corridors. When in TBIT, walk past the KE/one world lounge to the end of concourse - take a right handed u turn, up the escalator and the *A lounge is there.
LAX - TBIT star alliance lounge access
Archive thread: Consolidated LAX connection time/logistics-Domestic & International {Archive}
February 2016 an completely air-side path between T8/T7 and TBIT opened
To get from T8/T7 to T5, one has to walk from T7 to T6, using the spaghetti junction at the T6 TSA, then walk down the T6 concourse to the middle portion (Alaska Gates), then take the underground tunnel from T6 to T4 (to American gates). Take care not to go up to T5, roughly in the middle of the tunnel area.
T5<>T4, also connected via the same tunnel complex as T5 and T6, looks for signs pointing the directions to Gates 5x or 4x depending on direction.
@ T4 --- walk thru the waiting area for gate 40, near Gate 41 you'll see escalators in the distance. Hop on those, and follow the corridors. When in TBIT, walk past the KE/one world lounge to the end of concourse - take a right handed u turn, up the escalator and the *A lounge is there.
LAX - TBIT star alliance lounge access
Archive thread: Consolidated LAX connection time/logistics-Domestic & International {Archive}
Consolidated LAX connection time/logistics-Domestic & International {Archive}
Jul 16, 2017, 10:40 am
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It is possible, and not difficult. A 57 minute connection time is a little tight though if you happen to come in all the way at the end of T8 (as United Express from PSP is likely to do) and have to go to the end of T6. Getting from T8 to T6 doesn't require walking through one of those weird narrow tunnels, though. It's all pretty open and wide.
Here's a good map: http://www.laxishappening.com/assets...Tunnel-Map.pdf
Here's a good map: http://www.laxishappening.com/assets...Tunnel-Map.pdf
Last edited by penner42; Jul 16, 2017 at 10:45 am
Jul 16, 2017, 10:46 am
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The airside walkway between T8 and T6 is all at departure level. It's very easy to navigate - just don't go down any escalators/elevators/stairs. It's not more than a 15 minute walk from end of T8 to end of T6.
Jul 16, 2017, 11:00 am
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The hardest part is getting to the connector from terminal 6. Just stay to the right. Walk along the wall to the right past the T6 security check point and the baggage claim exit. Once you are in the connector its a straight shot to T7 or T8. The T7 lobby is almost complete and the connector now goes straight through to T8.
Jul 16, 2017, 11:08 am
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Sounds like AC systems still think they are in T2...
Jul 16, 2017, 11:13 am
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Jul 16, 2017, 12:02 pm
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What AC thinks is irrelevant.
MCT is set by the carrier. OP is connecting onto a UA-operated flight. MCT represents nothing more than UA's willingness to rebook if there is a misconnect.
I favor short MCT's because it leaves things to the passenger. There are times when a short connection is needed and a short MCT permits that.
MCT is set by the carrier. OP is connecting onto a UA-operated flight. MCT represents nothing more than UA's willingness to rebook if there is a misconnect.
I favor short MCT's because it leaves things to the passenger. There are times when a short connection is needed and a short MCT permits that.
Jul 16, 2017, 12:15 pm
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Since AC is one of the carriers involved, that's not true.
UA doesn't operate LAX-YYZ, so I don't see how you're coming to that conclusion.
But you can also get screwed if you MCT to the last flight of the day or on a crowded day where you might not get out for a long time.
UA doesn't operate LAX-YYZ, so I don't see how you're coming to that conclusion.
But you can also get screwed if you MCT to the last flight of the day or on a crowded day where you might not get out for a long time.
Jul 16, 2017, 12:17 pm
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The hardest part is getting to the connector from terminal 6. Just stay to the right. Walk along the wall to the right past the T6 security check point and the baggage claim exit. Once you are in the connector its a straight shot to T7 or T8. The T7 lobby is almost complete and the connector now goes straight through to T8.
Jul 16, 2017, 1:33 pm
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This should be easily doable, and if you are on one ticket/checked-in and have a boarding pass I don't think you need to even sweat it. Longest walk possible there would be maybe 10 mins at a brisk pace.
Jul 19, 2017, 10:14 am
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Thanks to all
Great information. Thanks.
Jul 22, 2017, 2:27 am
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Is 100 minutes enough time for Domestic (T7/8?) to Tbit? flight will arrive 11.30 AM with United Express and depart 1.10 PM with ANA. Is it faster to use the tunnel or walk outside or use the bus? and is the walk in the tunnel really 40 minutes long from T8 to TBIT?
It is on one ticket so I don't need to pick up my luggage.
It is on one ticket so I don't need to pick up my luggage.
Jul 22, 2017, 11:19 am
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Is 100 minutes enough time for Domestic (T7/8?) to Tbit? flight will arrive 11.30 AM with United Express and depart 1.10 PM with ANA. Is it faster to use the tunnel or walk outside or use the bus? and is the walk in the tunnel really 40 minutes long from T8 to TBIT?
It is on one ticket so I don't need to pick up my luggage.
It is on one ticket so I don't need to pick up my luggage.
Jul 22, 2017, 7:35 pm
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My ANA ticket is showing that the plane will arrive at T7 but google is showing that in the past few days the planed arrived at T8. Is the terminal choice based on gate availability on day of arrival?
Jul 22, 2017, 9:22 pm
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UX flights can arrive at either T7/T8 but most UX arrive at T8. Just depends on what gates are available.
Jul 23, 2017, 1:56 am
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Flying back to LAX from LHR on UA935 with the family in two weeks. From what I can tell, the 787-9s from LHR arrive into the outer Terminal 7 gates (77 or so).
Responses to an older post from 2014 indicate that folks have to walk and exit through Customs in Terminal 6.
That being said, now that more of the construction being done to Terminal 7 is complete, is going through Terminal 6 still the path for clearing Customs for LHR-LAX flights? Or can you now come back up through Terminal 7 security?
Thanks in advance!
David
Responses to an older post from 2014 indicate that folks have to walk and exit through Customs in Terminal 6.
That being said, now that more of the construction being done to Terminal 7 is complete, is going through Terminal 6 still the path for clearing Customs for LHR-LAX flights? Or can you now come back up through Terminal 7 security?
Thanks in advance!
David
I am flying on a Sunday next month on a UA ticket from Palm Springs to Toronto with a connection at LAX. My connection time is 57 minutes, which UA says is legal; however, AC says I need 90 minutes. My question: is it still possible to walk from terminals 7/8 to 6 without going outside the building and going back through security? No one at UA or AC can answer the question. Thanks!
That 90 minute time that AC is quoting definitely dates back to the T2 timings.
Is 100 minutes enough time for Domestic (T7/8?) to Tbit? flight will arrive 11.30 AM with United Express and depart 1.10 PM with ANA. Is it faster to use the tunnel or walk outside or use the bus? and is the walk in the tunnel really 40 minutes long from T8 to TBIT?
It is on one ticket so I don't need to pick up my luggage.
It is on one ticket so I don't need to pick up my luggage.
The vast majority of the UAX flights arrive at T8, but some E175s do end up at some of the forward narrowbody gates in T7. I think mostly arrivals from SFO or other big business markets.