SFO Opens Terminal 2 <---> Terminal 3 Airside Connector
Nov 24, 21, 1:27 pm
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SFO Opens Terminal 2 <---> Terminal 3 Airside Connector
"The post-security connector between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 has opened at San Francisco International Airport.
You can now go between Terminal 2 (Alaska) to Terminal 3 (United) and International Terminal G (Star Alliance), all connected post-security."
Among other things, this allows AS passengers in T2, without having to reclear security, to access:
-AMEX Centurion Lounge in T3
-United flights in T3
-International G's Star Alliance gates
-Friends, family, coworkers in T3/T2 restaurants and lounges before or after flights
SFO states that another new airside connector from T2 to T1 will be complete in 2024, which would also allow post-security access to International A gates.
You can now go between Terminal 2 (Alaska) to Terminal 3 (United) and International Terminal G (Star Alliance), all connected post-security."
Among other things, this allows AS passengers in T2, without having to reclear security, to access:
-AMEX Centurion Lounge in T3
-United flights in T3
-International G's Star Alliance gates
-Friends, family, coworkers in T3/T2 restaurants and lounges before or after flights
SFO states that another new airside connector from T2 to T1 will be complete in 2024, which would also allow post-security access to International A gates.
Nov 24, 21, 3:08 pm
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Originally Posted by mixmastermark
Among other things, this allows AS passengers in T2, without having to reclear security, to access:
-AMEX Centurion Lounge in T3
-United flights in T3
-International G's Star Alliance gates
-Friends, family, coworkers in T3/T2 restaurants and lounges before or after flights
-AMEX Centurion Lounge in T3
-United flights in T3
-International G's Star Alliance gates
-Friends, family, coworkers in T3/T2 restaurants and lounges before or after flights
Nov 24, 21, 6:54 pm
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I am surprised that it has taken this long for (some) airport management authorities to realize the desirability of airside connectors for terminals that have separate security portals. DCA and Boston are also examples of this (although DCA did it by moving the security outside the main concourse of the new/newish terminal).
Nov 24, 21, 8:19 pm
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Amen!
Great T-day gift! I can use this next weekend
Great T-day gift! I can use this next weekend
Nov 24, 21, 8:20 pm
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Originally Posted by econ
And allows UA passengers easier access to the AS Lounge in T2.
Nov 24, 21, 8:43 pm
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Originally Posted by PDXPremier
I assume this allows access to the AA Admirals Club from the AS gates for those with long layovers that want to lounge hop 
Nov 24, 21, 8:43 pm
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Originally Posted by PDXPremier
I assume this allows access to the AA Admirals Club from the AS gates for those with long layovers that want to lounge hop
Nov 24, 21, 9:10 pm
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Originally Posted by econ
No airside connector between B (AA) & C/D yet. Theres plans for one, but still a few years out.
It's ok- I'll enjoy my amex lounge use (for now)
Nov 24, 21, 10:02 pm
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I must have walked right by it on opening day arriving at the F gates on a UA evening flight from EWR, crossing the path we often take from the AS checkin counter via the sidewalk to the Centurion lounge.
Nov 24, 21, 10:32 pm
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Originally Posted by mixmastermark
SFO states that another new airside connector from T2 to T1 will be complete in 2024, which would also allow post-security access to International A gates.
Nov 24, 21, 11:03 pm
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Originally Posted by sethb
Isn't there already an airside connector between T1 and T2? There was last time I was there (a few months ago).
Nov 24, 21, 11:09 pm
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Originally Posted by sethb
Isn't there already an airside connector between T1 and T2? There was last time I was there (a few months ago).
Nov 26, 21, 11:59 am
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Originally Posted by zymm
Can I access the AS lounge if I'm flying on a UA ticket? If I had known this I would have ditched my UC membership as soon as the new AS club opened, and the connector makes it even more of a no-brainer
