AC Moves to the International Terminal at SFO on May 4th
Apr 13, 2011, 6:11 pm
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AC Moves to the International Terminal at SFO on May 4th
http://www.flysfo.com/web/page/newsletter/v111.html
Down the page under "This is a Gate Change Announcement"....
Been off the grid the past two weeks and missed this one - thankfully I was re-reviewing an upcoming itinerary and saw "Terminal I" instead of "Terminal 3".
Looks like AC is taking over Virgin's spot at the International Terminal, with CO moving over to Terminal 3 to be nice and snuggley with UA in a dedicated terminal for the two airlines as AA is moving to T2 with Virgin.
Down the page under "This is a Gate Change Announcement"....
Been off the grid the past two weeks and missed this one - thankfully I was re-reviewing an upcoming itinerary and saw "Terminal I" instead of "Terminal 3".
Looks like AC is taking over Virgin's spot at the International Terminal, with CO moving over to Terminal 3 to be nice and snuggley with UA in a dedicated terminal for the two airlines as AA is moving to T2 with Virgin.
Apr 13, 2011, 7:22 pm
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I guess that the move is related to the re-opening of T2. The International terminal is much closer if you are using the BART, but the biggest question is lounge access. Will AC make an arrangement with SQ to use their lounge that many preferred but was taken away?
Apr 13, 2011, 8:20 pm
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It's a temporary move only though. The article in the link notes the following (bolding added is mine):
These changes clear the way to renovate the E boarding gates in Terminal 3 by the end of 2012. Once those gates are completed, Air Canada will move back to Terminal 3 and US Airways will also move to Terminal 3. This way all of the North American Star Alliance partners are together “ under one roof,” with easy access to the International Terminal Boarding Area G. This will prove shorter and easier connections between Air Canada, United, and US Airways with their international Star Alliance partners: Air China, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana, Lufthansa, Singapore, and Swiss International Air Lines.
These changes clear the way to renovate the E boarding gates in Terminal 3 by the end of 2012. Once those gates are completed, Air Canada will move back to Terminal 3 and US Airways will also move to Terminal 3. This way all of the North American Star Alliance partners are together “ under one roof,” with easy access to the International Terminal Boarding Area G. This will prove shorter and easier connections between Air Canada, United, and US Airways with their international Star Alliance partners: Air China, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana, Lufthansa, Singapore, and Swiss International Air Lines.
Apr 13, 2011, 8:31 pm
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I doubt that is the case since VX was in the south (A) pier with OW and ST carriers, a totally separate secure area. Most likely they will be in the north (G) pier which is essentially *A including some UA domestic flights. RCC and SKL are both there as is the nicest lounge of all at SFO, UA's IFL. Plus Pier G connects airside to T-3.
Apr 14, 2011, 2:04 am
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That's my question as well ! Will the Singapore Air Silver Kris Lounge be accommodating to the AC'ers???
Apr 14, 2011, 4:30 am
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Apr 14, 2011, 7:15 am
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I doubt that is the case since VX was in the south (A) pier with OW and ST carriers, a totally separate secure area. Most likely they will be in the north (G) pier which is essentially *A including some UA domestic flights. RCC and SKL are both there as is the nicest lounge of all at SFO, UA's IFL. Plus Pier G connects airside to T-3.
AC will however be using the former VX check-in counters at aisle 12. Overall, it's a definite facility upgrade from T3. ^
Apr 14, 2011, 7:30 am
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Assuming that departing at 11.30 am is "mid-day" (no transfer), where does one enter? If using OLCI (or kiosk), will it be clear where to go? I assume that there is at least an RCC that will allow entry? (Of course that also assumes that the aircraft will be on time, which given weather issues in SFO, is a long shot).
Apr 14, 2011, 9:43 am
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Thank you very much for chiming in with accurate information - that is very helpful and greatly appreciated.
Assuming that departing at 11.30 am is "mid-day" (no transfer), where does one enter? If using OLCI (or kiosk), will it be clear where to go? I assume that there is at least an RCC that will allow entry? (Of course that also assumes that the aircraft will be on time, which given weather issues in SFO, is a long shot).
Assuming that departing at 11.30 am is "mid-day" (no transfer), where does one enter? If using OLCI (or kiosk), will it be clear where to go? I assume that there is at least an RCC that will allow entry? (Of course that also assumes that the aircraft will be on time, which given weather issues in SFO, is a long shot).
Boarding passes will indicate whether to enter on the A side or G side. Check-in will be centralized at aisle 12. Kiosks will be common-use - an added plus.
Apr 14, 2011, 10:13 am
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Will baggage be picked up on the carousels that VX used to use as well? (i.e. the carousels in that awkward room on the ground floor)
Apr 14, 2011, 11:53 am
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Anybody know if priority security will be available at both A and G checkpoints for *G and J PAX?
Apr 14, 2011, 11:57 am
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I doubt that is the case since VX was in the south (A) pier with OW and ST carriers, a totally separate secure area. Most likely they will be in the north (G) pier which is essentially *A including some UA domestic flights. RCC and SKL are both there as is the nicest lounge of all at SFO, UA's IFL. Plus Pier G connects airside to T-3.