I am planning to visit the new International Terminal when I fly down to LAX next Saturday as my Father and I are flying out of the TBIT on our way to Thailand in November

While we are not able to check out bags all the way through as we are on Delta and a separate Air China ticket I still wanted to do a Dry Run. On my return to SJC I am planning to arrive to LAX early and check my bags at Delta then walk to the TBIT to time it and to see where the Air China Ticket Counters are.

Then am I able to clear security at TBIT to use the connector back to Terminal 5? I want to see the new terminal or do I have to walk back to Terminal 5 to go to the TBIT?

I not only want to see where the lounges are in the TBIT I want to do some serious plane spotting of international flights and to see the new stores/restaurants etc.

Do any of you DL passengers go to the TBIT using the new connector? I can't wait to see the new terminal as there has not been an airside connector until recently.

Thanks in advance.