Aug 9, 2016, 11:00 pm
Last edit by: LoganFlyer
Delta's Operational move from T5 to T2/3 at LAX:
Delta has moved to: T2 and T3 with eventual connector to TBIT (note: there is currently only airside bus service to stay securely between T2 & T3, the walking connector has not been built yet.)
Where to check bags: As of January 13, 2020, non-Sky Priority customers must check their bag(s) at the terminal their flight departs from, unless their flight departs from TBIT, in which case, they must check their bag at Terminal 2. Sky priority customers can check their bag at either terminal. See this link for more information.
Date(s) of move: May 12, 2017 - May 17, 2017
Here is a helpful chart from Delta which covers all Domestic / Int'l. transfer combos (AND TOTAL TRANSFER TIMES) between T2, T3 & TBIT.
New Bus Routes will help with connections:
- Circular Airfield Bus between TBIT, T2 and T3
- Airfield Bus between T2 and T3
Bus Map
Will there be a SkyClub: Yes, there is one in each terminal. Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse will remain.
- The SkyClub in T2 opened on May 20th (Former AC Maple Leaf Lounge)
pix in post 1058
- The SkyClub in T3 opened on May 24th (Former VX Loft)
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...d-updates.html
Where Will The Delta One Check In Lounge Be Located:
In T2, there is a small Delta One seating area with refreshments. An agent will escort you from the check in/lounge area through a back pathway up stairs to TSA precheck. Its a shorter walk to check-in at SkyPriority and easier if you have a carry on and don't want to drag it up a flight of stairs. 11/3/17)
Airlines joining DL in T2/3 for landside and departures:
- AeroMexico (T2)
- Virgin Atlantic (T2)
- WestJet (T3)
Landside T2 only, departures from TBIT:
- Virgin Australia
- Volaris
Landside T3 only, departures from TBIT:
- Avianca/Taca
- Copa (effective April 7)
- InterJet
Will there be secure links between T2-T3 and TBIT: Yes, the final plan is to let pax walk between all airside.
External Links:
Press Release: http://news.delta.com/delta-relocate...rough-19b-plan
Rough link showing T2/3 connector:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CnWmrq1UEAEUiF3.jpg
Proposed schedule from LAWA presentation:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CnWmMDLVUAA1vNM.jpg
Delta fact sheet:
http://www.lawa.org/uploadedFiles/LA...ease-Delta.pdf
Delta's LAX destination page featuring 'Delta Sky Way at LAX':
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...-terminal.html
Delta has moved to: T2 and T3 with eventual connector to TBIT (note: there is currently only airside bus service to stay securely between T2 & T3, the walking connector has not been built yet.)
Where to check bags: As of January 13, 2020, non-Sky Priority customers must check their bag(s) at the terminal their flight departs from, unless their flight departs from TBIT, in which case, they must check their bag at Terminal 2. Sky priority customers can check their bag at either terminal. See this link for more information.
Date(s) of move: May 12, 2017 - May 17, 2017
Here is a helpful chart from Delta which covers all Domestic / Int'l. transfer combos (AND TOTAL TRANSFER TIMES) between T2, T3 & TBIT.
New Bus Routes will help with connections:
- Circular Airfield Bus between TBIT, T2 and T3
- Airfield Bus between T2 and T3
Bus Map
Will there be a SkyClub: Yes, there is one in each terminal. Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse will remain.
- The SkyClub in T2 opened on May 20th (Former AC Maple Leaf Lounge)
pix in post 1058
- The SkyClub in T3 opened on May 24th (Former VX Loft)
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...d-updates.html
Where Will The Delta One Check In Lounge Be Located:
Delta will temporarily offer dedicated check-in space in Terminal 2 (first door closest to T1) while a long-term Delta One experience is finalized.
Airlines joining DL in T2/3 for landside and departures:
- AeroMexico (T2)
- Virgin Atlantic (T2)
- WestJet (T3)
Landside T2 only, departures from TBIT:
- Virgin Australia
- Volaris
Landside T3 only, departures from TBIT:
- Avianca/Taca
- Copa (effective April 7)
- InterJet
Will there be secure links between T2-T3 and TBIT: Yes, the final plan is to let pax walk between all airside.
External Links:
Press Release: http://news.delta.com/delta-relocate...rough-19b-plan
Rough link showing T2/3 connector:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CnWmrq1UEAEUiF3.jpg
Proposed schedule from LAWA presentation:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CnWmMDLVUAA1vNM.jpg
Delta fact sheet:
http://www.lawa.org/uploadedFiles/LA...ease-Delta.pdf
Delta's LAX destination page featuring 'Delta Sky Way at LAX':
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...-terminal.html
LAX 2017 Terminal Move: The Definitive Thread
Aug 8, 2017, 4:11 pm
#1036
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Agreed! I'm also going to try taking a Lyft TO the airport for the first time. I like taxis, because I know they all have the fastpass for carpool lanes, and they generally fly from downtown to LAX, 110 to 105 to Sepulveda. However, it's always a hassle trying to pay them via credit card, and their machine "just happens" to be broken that day.
Aug 8, 2017, 4:19 pm
#1037
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I also happen to think LAX T3 is _slightly_ better than JFK T3 was at its worst, which isn't saying much at all. They are definitely in the same league as each other.
Aug 8, 2017, 7:05 pm
#1038
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I was in LAX today and my ride was about an hour away so had some time to kill and had no checked luggage so decided to take the bus to TBIT and take the LONG walk over to T5. I couldn't take any pics as I needed to conserve my phones battery but my observations were that LAWA never removed the DL branding in the T5-T6 Tunnel. The old SC was cordoned off and you could see the letters for the old CRC logo. It just felt weird not being DL and I have never seen the hold rooms for Gates 54-59 so empty. Also the old big DL widget by security was gone and is just a blue background. Also on my bus ride to TBIT, some PAX gong to MCO at Gate 133 were complaining to the Bus Driver why it showed T2 on the DL App even though it is really in TBIT.
Aug 8, 2017, 8:09 pm
#1039
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I was in LAX today and my ride was about an hour away so had some time to kill and had no checked luggage so decided to take the bus to TBIT and take the LONG walk over to T5. I couldn't take any pics as I needed to conserve my phones battery but my observations were that LAWA never removed the DL branding in the T5-T6 Tunnel. The old SC was cordoned off and you could see the letters for the old CRC logo. It just felt weird not being DL and I have never seen the hold rooms for Gates 54-59 so empty. Also the old big DL widget by security was gone and is just a blue background. Also on my bus ride to TBIT, some PAX gong to MCO at Gate 133 were complaining to the Bus Driver why it showed T2 on the DL App even though it is really in TBIT.
Aug 8, 2017, 9:22 pm
#1040
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I think that was just an off one as the 777 from ATL-LAX has been arriving at Gate 26 for the past couple of days. I wouldn't be woried as even if your flight is in T3 the bus ride takes less than 5 min and T3 is just a big circle terminal so all of the Gates are in pretty much one area.
Aug 8, 2017, 9:33 pm
#1041
Join Date: Jul 2015
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I have a 9:30am LAX-ATL flight on a 777 on a Friday (DL #174 ). I have pre check and just carry ons. Would getting to T2 at 8:30 be okay?
Aug 9, 2017, 9:32 am
#1042
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL PM, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 8,414
I also miss the marble and the beautiful sky lights and certainly the sky club. However, DL long ago outgrew the capacity of T5, not only in amount of flights but in size of gate areas.
Some of the gates closer to security were clearly not intended for the amount of pax that were often trying to use them (remember those gates that were awkwardly shoved into corners?), and don't forget the almost guarantee of waiting on the tarmac for a gate to become available upon landing.
Operationally T-5 just did not meet DL's current needs, let alone allow any room for growth.
Aug 9, 2017, 9:46 am
#1043
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I also miss the marble and the beautiful sky lights and certainly the sky club. However, DL long ago outgrew the capacity of T5, not only in amount of flights but in size of gate areas.
Some of the gates closer to security were clearly not intended for the amount of pax that were often trying to use them (remember those gates that were awkwardly shoved into corners?), and don't forget the almost guarantee of waiting on the tarmac for a gate to become available upon landing.
Operationally T-5 just did not meet DL's current needs, let alone allow any room for growth.
Some of the gates closer to security were clearly not intended for the amount of pax that were often trying to use them (remember those gates that were awkwardly shoved into corners?), and don't forget the almost guarantee of waiting on the tarmac for a gate to become available upon landing.
Operationally T-5 just did not meet DL's current needs, let alone allow any room for growth.
Aug 9, 2017, 4:15 pm
#1045
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Aug 9, 2017, 7:03 pm
#1046
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T2 showers are open, I used them last week. Not very nice though...at all. Tiny "suites" -- not sure you can even call them that, the floor (which is painted a really ugly brown/grey-ish color if I recall correctly) was dirty with work boot prints, I had to ask for the mini M+G bottles to avoid using the dispensers which were almost empty...not ideal.
Aug 9, 2017, 8:40 pm
#1047
Join Date: Mar 2010
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T2 showers are open, I used them last week. Not very nice though...at all. Tiny "suites" -- not sure you can even call them that, the floor (which is painted a really ugly brown/grey-ish color if I recall correctly) was dirty with work boot prints, I had to ask for the mini M+G bottles to avoid using the dispensers which were almost empty...not ideal.
Aug 9, 2017, 9:19 pm
#1048
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Came in on DL yesterday into T2 and had a hour to kill before my ride got to LAX so took the bus to TBIT and walked over to T5 and it was weird because I have never seen the terminal so empty. (This was at 3pm) The AA side was a little crowded but the Gate 54-59 section was pretty deserted unlike the mob that was when DL was there. If I was at LAX 2 years ago and someone put me in a time machine to now, I would have thought DL had cut a lot of flights from LAX.
Aug 9, 2017, 11:00 pm
#1049
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Seattle, WA
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IMO, the true low bar for cleanliness was actually the old T5 LAX club, where a live cockroach ran out of the drain at me last year while I was disrobed and showering. After yelping and flailing at it with a shoe, the shower attendant actually knocked on the door to ask if I was okay. (I was, and I was also victorious against the roach.) The club attendants seemed pretty nonplussed when I brought it to their attention, so I somehow suspect I wasn't the first to report a similar issue...
Aug 10, 2017, 8:14 am
#1050
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: NYC/LAX
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T2 showers are open, I used them last week. Not very nice though...at all. Tiny "suites" -- not sure you can even call them that, the floor (which is painted a really ugly brown/grey-ish color if I recall correctly) was dirty with work boot prints, I had to ask for the mini M+G bottles to avoid using the dispensers which were almost empty...not ideal.