Originally Posted by
LoganFlyer
Massport is changing some things at Terminal A:
AS has moved out as of today and Sun Country is moving out shortly if they haven't already.
WN is moving to gates A18-22 as of 4/1.
(Sources: respective threads on the AS and WN forums. Since I'm on the mobile site, I can't link to them easily.)
For DL fliers, this means that more flights will be using the main terminal instead of the satellite. This isn't a bad thing, except it means the SC will be orphaned, as the only DL gate on the side the SC is located is A17. (To be fair, A13-16 aren't that far away.) Also, adding WN fliers to the security mix should be...umm...interesting. If you're not Precheck already, there's no time like the present.
What are the chances of DL reopening the SC in the main terminal?
WN is moving to A satellite but I'm not sure if they are getting all six gates on far end (18 to 22) as I thought it was only going to be four. In any event, here are some of the changes being made:
1. Gates 9-12; the former RJ ground floor operation is currently walled off and new 2nd floor (i.e. "normal/ordinary") gates with jetways are begin built. Not sure the finish date but should be soon.
2. DL is going to have access to all or nearly all of the main building gates (1-12) and the east end (or end closer to the runways) on the satellite (13-17). 14 and 16 can handle widebodies (as can 19). Gate 8 in the main building can also handle a 767.
3. The old main building Crown Room (last used as a CO President's Club) will reopen as a SkyClub. The satellite SkyClub will remain open. Unsure if the hours will remain the same or if they will be staggered. I could easily see the main building one begin open early AM with an evening close (e.g. 5am to 6pm) with the satellite not opening until later in the day and staying open through last AMS/CDG/LHR flight.
4. RUMOR (from DL employees): VS is coming over to A. For those with long memories will remember that VS originally used the end of B (current home of VX, previously HP, AA overflow for a while and for the really old timers: NA) for departures after being towed over after clearing customs.