LAX 2017 Terminal Move: The Definitive Thread
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May 16, 17, 2:51 pm
#647
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Originally Posted by 24left
Were it only that other airlines could learn something from this undertaking. Appears to be a really well-planned move and well-managed organizational details.
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Last edited by Mountain Explorer; May 16, 17 at 3:56 pm
May 16, 17, 4:35 pm
#648
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Originally Posted by Mileage Lover
Flying out on 5/17. Looks like T3.
The release indicates SkyClub will be opening in T3 on 5/17.
Any updates on whether that will be happening? We have an 8:30 am flight but will be there pretty early.
Also, any Priority Pass lounges operating in T3?
Thanks!
The release indicates SkyClub will be opening in T3 on 5/17.
Any updates on whether that will be happening? We have an 8:30 am flight but will be there pretty early.
Also, any Priority Pass lounges operating in T3?
Thanks!
I too have a flight out of T3 at 8.45, atleast that is what it says. But I have to check in some suitcases. so I plan to do it in T2 at the Delta One Counter and then ask about the lounge in T3. I may go into T2 for a walk, everyone is posting pics and looks nice in there. then take the bus.
May 16, 17, 5:59 pm
#649
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Originally Posted by fnaime23
looks like T2 is the nicer terminal right now. you can check in T2, use the lounge there and head over for your flight out of T3. here will be shuttle service inside the secure area. if you are checking in person, I'm sure there will be someone to ask about T3 lounge. then decide to either walk outside or take the bus.
I too have a flight out of T3 at 8.45, atleast that is what it says. But I have to check in some suitcases. so I plan to do it in T2 at the Delta One Counter and then ask about the lounge in T3. I may go into T2 for a walk, everyone is posting pics and looks nice in there. then take the bus.
I too have a flight out of T3 at 8.45, atleast that is what it says. But I have to check in some suitcases. so I plan to do it in T2 at the Delta One Counter and then ask about the lounge in T3. I may go into T2 for a walk, everyone is posting pics and looks nice in there. then take the bus.
May 16, 17, 6:55 pm
#650
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Originally Posted by fnaime23
looks like T2 is the nicer terminal right now. you can check in T2, use the lounge there and head over for your flight out of T3. here will be shuttle service inside the secure area. if you are checking in person, I'm sure there will be someone to ask about T3 lounge. then decide to either walk outside or take the bus.
I too have a flight out of T3 at 8.45, atleast that is what it says. But I have to check in some suitcases. so I plan to do it in T2 at the Delta One Counter and then ask about the lounge in T3. I may go into T2 for a walk, everyone is posting pics and looks nice in there. then take the bus.
I too have a flight out of T3 at 8.45, atleast that is what it says. But I have to check in some suitcases. so I plan to do it in T2 at the Delta One Counter and then ask about the lounge in T3. I may go into T2 for a walk, everyone is posting pics and looks nice in there. then take the bus.
May 16, 17, 7:02 pm
#651
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Originally Posted by Intheair2night
Haven't seen the T2 pictures, but would recommend it. I was in T3 back in January and it was rather crummy.
Did you scroll back a couple of pages?
See my posts 601, 602, 603 and 604 with photos (T2 etc)
And yes, I am well aware that the SkyClub will look different once changed to meet DL's needs.
May 16, 17, 8:45 pm
#653
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Originally Posted by 24left
Did you scroll back a couple of pages?
See my posts 601, 602, 603 and 604 with photos (T2 etc)
And yes, I am well aware that the SkyClub will look different once changed to meet DL's needs.
See my posts 601, 602, 603 and 604 with photos (T2 etc)
And yes, I am well aware that the SkyClub will look different once changed to meet DL's needs.
May 16, 17, 8:55 pm
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Originally Posted by Intheair2night
Haven't seen the T2 pictures, but would recommend it. I was in T3 back in January and it was rather crummy.
Originally Posted by 24left
Did you scroll back a couple of pages?
See my posts 601, 602, 603 and 604 with photos (T2 etc)
And yes, I am well aware that the SkyClub will look different once changed to meet DL's needs.
See my posts 601, 602, 603 and 604 with photos (T2 etc)
And yes, I am well aware that the SkyClub will look different once changed to meet DL's needs.
Originally Posted by fnaime23
Thought those pictures of t2 not t3. But thanks for pointing it.
They are T2
Intheair2night wrote he hadn't seen the T2 pictures.So I replied that I had posted them upthread and indicated the post numbers where one can view the photos.
May 16, 17, 10:26 pm
#655
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I think a really impressive part of all this is that many of the DL employees helping with the move are volunteering:
“I’m a Delta person through and through. It was important for me to be here. I just wanted to be part of it. It’s been hard work and long hours, but I’m grateful to have the opportunity to help passengers.”
How cool is that?
http://news.delta.com/peach-corps-vo...-epic-lax-move
“I’m a Delta person through and through. It was important for me to be here. I just wanted to be part of it. It’s been hard work and long hours, but I’m grateful to have the opportunity to help passengers.”
How cool is that?
http://news.delta.com/peach-corps-vo...-epic-lax-move
May 16, 17, 11:05 pm
#656
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Originally Posted by 24left
Great photos and article. Absolutely impressive job by DL.
Were it only that other airlines could learn something from this undertaking. Appears to be a really well-planned move and well-managed organizational details.
Were it only that other airlines could learn something from this undertaking. Appears to be a really well-planned move and well-managed organizational details.
May 16, 17, 11:44 pm
#657
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I'm dreading having to fly out of T3. I suspect that's going to be the terminal they stuff all the regional/west coast flights in, so I fear I'll be condemned to sit out all my future rolling delays for Seattle flights in an environment that's even less comfortable than the T6 regional gates were. 
I understand they need those gates right away, but if I were DL i would have figured out how to fit the operation into T2 at first and done a full gut job of T3 from day one. It has major layout issues that I believe are unfixable without essentially full demolition of the gate area; I have no clue how they are going to turn it into an acceptable facility though piecemeal renovation if the rotunda layout remains.
I understand they need those gates right away, but if I were DL i would have figured out how to fit the operation into T2 at first and done a full gut job of T3 from day one. It has major layout issues that I believe are unfixable without essentially full demolition of the gate area; I have no clue how they are going to turn it into an acceptable facility though piecemeal renovation if the rotunda layout remains.
May 16, 17, 11:49 pm
#658
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Originally Posted by BenA
I understand they need those gates right away, but if I were DL i would have figured out how to fit the operation into T2 at first and done a full gut job of T3 from day one. It has major layout issues that I believe are unfixable without essentially full demolition of the gate area; I have no clue how they are going to turn it into an acceptable facility though piecemeal renovation if the rotunda layout remains.
May 17, 17, 12:04 am
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Originally Posted by kjnangre
Easy to say "just figure out how to fit the operation in T2" but DL unfortunately has to deal with reality. It can't be done.
IIRC from what I'd read, the plan is to use TBIT common use gates to backfill while that happens. What's the dependency that prevents them from doing that upfront? Are they waiting for the connector to get built first, for example?
May 17, 17, 3:18 am
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Originally Posted by BenA
I'm dreading having to fly out of T3. I suspect that's going to be the terminal they stuff all the regional/west coast flights in, so I fear I'll be condemned to sit out all my future rolling delays for Seattle flights in an environment that's even less comfortable than the T6 regional gates were.
I understand they need those gates right away, but if I were DL i would have figured out how to fit the operation into T2 at first and done a full gut job of T3 from day one. It has major layout issues that I believe are unfixable without essentially full demolition of the gate area; I have no clue how they are going to turn it into an acceptable facility though piecemeal renovation if the rotunda layout remains.
I understand they need those gates right away, but if I were DL i would have figured out how to fit the operation into T2 at first and done a full gut job of T3 from day one. It has major layout issues that I believe are unfixable without essentially full demolition of the gate area; I have no clue how they are going to turn it into an acceptable facility though piecemeal renovation if the rotunda layout remains.
1) reducing the schedule
2) waiting till 2020 at the earliest for the additional TBIT gates to move over/displace other airlines into.
Just T2 would be a reduction of 4-5 gates IIRC. That would put the flights per gate at an impossible number. It was already the highest in the system at 10 to 11.
Originally Posted by BenA
Eventually, they're going to have to take T3 offline to fix it, though. The way it's laid out, you can't make major changes while using a meaningful number of gates...
IIRC from what I'd read, the plan is to use TBIT common use gates to backfill while that happens. What's the dependency that prevents them from doing that upfront? Are they waiting for the connector to get built first, for example?
IIRC from what I'd read, the plan is to use TBIT common use gates to backfill while that happens. What's the dependency that prevents them from doing that upfront? Are they waiting for the connector to get built first, for example?
