ARCHIVE: LAX Terminal 4 - TBIT secure airside connector to be built
May 23, 2012, 9:54 am
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LAX Terminal Map link
I searched for your exact verbiage and found this link. I think they are referring to the buses as a "secure connection," not an actual tunnel, as they use different words to describe tunnels connecting the other terminals.
I searched for your exact verbiage and found this link. I think they are referring to the buses as a "secure connection," not an actual tunnel, as they use different words to describe tunnels connecting the other terminals.
May 23, 2012, 10:31 am
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and this is on wikepedia under terminal connections. " Terminal 4 was previously connected via this underground walkway but it is currently closed off.
I guess thats a no for me. boo hoo
I guess thats a no for me. boo hoo
May 23, 2012, 11:01 am
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I flew into LAX last Wednesday and I could swear the FA said you had to exit terminal, turn left and walk to TB Int'l Terminal.
May 23, 2012, 11:13 am
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Qantas operates a shuttle bus to TBIT from T4, but one needs a Qantas BP.
May 23, 2012, 11:47 am
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If you walk to T6, no one will bat an eye if you are at the Alaska terminal and need to catch the bus to T4...
May 23, 2012, 1:06 pm
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You may have seen something about the "planned" connector tunnel between T4 and TBIT once the major upgrade to TBIT is completed. The plan is to have an air side link from T4 to TBIT that will allow domestic arrivals to T4 to proceed directly to their international connection in TBIT. AA also has the rights to up to 4 gates in TBIT once the upgrades are completed, and the OneWorld partners will all be located at that same end of TBIT.
May 23, 2012, 1:09 pm
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That tunnel connects T4 with T5. A secure connection between T4 and TBIT will be built as part of the TBIT remodeling project currently underway.
May 23, 2012, 1:11 pm
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I think another part of the confusion may be that there is a working tunnel, but it's only to allow deplaning TBIT pax to proceed to T4 immigration without exiting the building, and allowing them to end up where they need to be to re-clear security at T4.
May 23, 2012, 2:12 pm
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There is an underground tunnel that connects all the terminal buildings. One can even access DL T5 and AS T6 via the underground tunnel. Unfortunately, it's off limits due to stupid "securitah" reasons. 
OTOH, a new T4 to TBIT airside connector at LAX is actually being built right now. Here's a FT thread about it:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...connector.html
OTOH, a new T4 to TBIT airside connector at LAX is actually being built right now. Here's a FT thread about it:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...connector.html
May 23, 2012, 3:33 pm
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May 23, 2012, 3:58 pm
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OTOH, a new T4 to TBIT airside connector at LAX is actually being built right now. Here's a FT thread about it:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...connector.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...connector.html
Here is an update from the April 30, 2012 status report (link to PDF):
WORK IN PROGRESS - Bradley West Terminal 4 Connector (M401A)
Project Description
The project consists of the design and construction of a CAL Green certified, multi-use, multi-level facility including a Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS), South Matrix Interline Baggage Transfer facility, five lane Passenger Security Screening Check Point (SSCP), South Terminals Passenger Busport, Upper Level World Way Public Plaza, and a Secure Passenger connection between Tom Bradley International terminal (TBIT) and terminal 4. The connector building will extend from the south face of the Fifth Floor of TBIT and Terminal 4. The connector building will extend from the south face of the Fifth Floor of TBIT to the west exterior face of Terminal 4.
Issues
The solicitation process for a Design-Build contractor is being developed.
Last edited by TWA884; May 23, 2012 at 4:06 pm Reason: Fix link
May 23, 2012, 5:38 pm
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From what I read on this forum or a.net(can't remember), the TSA has nothing to do with closing off T4 from T5-T4. It's DL that is acting childish, and demanding that the T4-T5 doors remain shut.
However, I prefer it that way. Once the connector is built, T4 will essentially become part of TBIT thus allowing AA and OW to function as one. While DL and its partners will have to use a bus or have pax exit/reenter security.
However, I prefer it that way. Once the connector is built, T4 will essentially become part of TBIT thus allowing AA and OW to function as one. While DL and its partners will have to use a bus or have pax exit/reenter security.
May 23, 2012, 5:47 pm
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Thanks for the updated link.
Also, I can't wait when the new TBIT opens:
http://www.lawa.org/uploadedFiles/LA...May%202012.pdf
With T4 and TBIT (South) to be connected, AA and OW will have a big upper edge at LAX against others. Hope to finally making LAX a place of pride than a place of shame.
Now if they can get the darn rail to the airport....
Also, I can't wait when the new TBIT opens:
http://www.lawa.org/uploadedFiles/LA...May%202012.pdf
With T4 and TBIT (South) to be connected, AA and OW will have a big upper edge at LAX against others. Hope to finally making LAX a place of pride than a place of shame.
Now if they can get the darn rail to the airport....
May 23, 2012, 6:33 pm
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From what I read on this forum or a.net(can't remember), the TSA has nothing to do with closing off T4 from T5-T4. It's DL that is acting childish, and demanding that the T4-T5 doors remain shut.
However, I prefer it that way. Once the connector is built, T4 will essentially become part of TBIT thus allowing AA and OW to function as one. While DL and its partners will have to use a bus or have pax exit/reenter security.
However, I prefer it that way. Once the connector is built, T4 will essentially become part of TBIT thus allowing AA and OW to function as one. While DL and its partners will have to use a bus or have pax exit/reenter security.
Except that AA will then turn around and itself demand those doors to remain shut, just to spite DL.
