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
Jun 20, 2018, 3:58 pm
#1171
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Plat, DL, AS, UA, IHG Plat
Posts: 2,407
I am flying with my family first class to Seattle tomorrow and connecting to Delta One to Beijing. Can I use the Delta One Check-in in LAX? Twitter support says no when I asked, though some bloggers seem to say yes.... I'd rather use it, but only if it's sure to work, since I'll have to lug my family and luggage all the way to T3 if they don't let me. Thanks.
But even if you did purchase the trip as two different itinerary, I don't think Delta will kick you out.
Last edited by bzcat; Jun 20, 2018 at 4:06 pm
Jun 21, 2018, 1:39 am
#1174
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 27,049
OP, yes since you have same day D1 or ST J/F flight you can use D1 checkin. Separate tickets doesn't matter.
Jun 21, 2018, 12:48 pm
#1175
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Gold (prev. Ex Plat for 10 years); DL Plat; UA Gold; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,339
Haven't been flying DL as much lately...as an LAX-based flyer, who is primarily loyal to AA, DL has always been my backup. If their schedule, fare or hard product happened to be better for a given route I'd definitely punt them some of my business. I travel about 3 times per month, usually twice on AA and once on another carrier. I cannot believe I'm saying it but lately my backup carrier has been UA. Their LAX terminal is pretty nice after the remodel and their position at the end of the horseshoe is just easier to get to and from.
Today I'm on LAX-BOS on DL, which happens to be a D1 flight. They won my business today because it's lie-flat and their fare was the same as AA, UA and AS, and cheaper than Mint. So here I am.
I'm reminded by the state of their LAX operation why I haven't been flying with them lately. I was turned away from D1 check-in by an employee who angrily insisted that LAX-BOS is not a D1 service, and told to walk down to T3 to check in. No biggie, all I really needed was a boarding pass which I picked up at a kiosk in T2, from which I'm scheduled to depart.
I was then asked for my Amex Plat card in the club, again because they didn't realize or believe LAX-BOS is a D1 service (despite my handy hard copy boarding pass clearly saying it). She was far nicer about it than her colleague downstairs.
To cap it off we're delayed, the result of an 8+ hour delay on this same flight yesterday that bumped into mine, as it delayed the BOS-LAX aircraft. Their calculus seems a bit off, as the inbound bird has an ETA (wheels down) of 12:12, and they claim we'll start boarding at 12:20 for 1pm departure. That's quite unrealistic.
Delays happen, yes, and the hour sit isn't my complaint. I'd rather be safe than on-time.
But they really need to up their game here in LAX. They've lost the 1/3 of my business that's mostly gone to UA, and the ground handling is most of the reason why. T2 isn't horrible (actually, it's preferable to T6 and in many ways to T4), but T3 is a total crapshow. Their operation here is just so increasingly unpredictable (and in its current state, uncompetitive), and that's brutal for brand loyalty. I only have to wonder how they'll weather the storm here during construction, as LAX is such a fluid market with many options since it's not a locked up hub.
The SkyClub is reasonably empty for this time of day, one saving grace.
Today I'm on LAX-BOS on DL, which happens to be a D1 flight. They won my business today because it's lie-flat and their fare was the same as AA, UA and AS, and cheaper than Mint. So here I am.
I'm reminded by the state of their LAX operation why I haven't been flying with them lately. I was turned away from D1 check-in by an employee who angrily insisted that LAX-BOS is not a D1 service, and told to walk down to T3 to check in. No biggie, all I really needed was a boarding pass which I picked up at a kiosk in T2, from which I'm scheduled to depart.
I was then asked for my Amex Plat card in the club, again because they didn't realize or believe LAX-BOS is a D1 service (despite my handy hard copy boarding pass clearly saying it). She was far nicer about it than her colleague downstairs.
To cap it off we're delayed, the result of an 8+ hour delay on this same flight yesterday that bumped into mine, as it delayed the BOS-LAX aircraft. Their calculus seems a bit off, as the inbound bird has an ETA (wheels down) of 12:12, and they claim we'll start boarding at 12:20 for 1pm departure. That's quite unrealistic.
Delays happen, yes, and the hour sit isn't my complaint. I'd rather be safe than on-time.
But they really need to up their game here in LAX. They've lost the 1/3 of my business that's mostly gone to UA, and the ground handling is most of the reason why. T2 isn't horrible (actually, it's preferable to T6 and in many ways to T4), but T3 is a total crapshow. Their operation here is just so increasingly unpredictable (and in its current state, uncompetitive), and that's brutal for brand loyalty. I only have to wonder how they'll weather the storm here during construction, as LAX is such a fluid market with many options since it's not a locked up hub.
The SkyClub is reasonably empty for this time of day, one saving grace.
Last edited by dll; Jun 21, 2018 at 12:55 pm
Jun 21, 2018, 1:11 pm
#1176
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 4,115
Haven't been flying DL as much lately...as an LAX-based flyer, who is primarily loyal to AA, DL has always been my backup. If their schedule, fare or hard product happened to be better for a given route I'd definitely punt them some of my business. I travel about 3 times per month, usually twice on AA and once on another carrier. I cannot believe I'm saying it but lately my backup carrier has been UA. Their LAX terminal is pretty nice after the remodel and their position at the end of the horseshoe is just easier to get to and from.
Today I'm on LAX-BOS on DL, which happens to be a D1 flight. They won my business today because it's lie-flat and their fare was the same as AA, UA and AS, and cheaper than Mint. So here I am.
I'm reminded by the state of their LAX operation why I haven't been flying with them lately. I was turned away from D1 check-in by an employee who angrily insisted that LAX-BOS is not a D1 service, and told to walk down to T3 to check in. No biggie, all I really needed was a boarding pass which I picked up at a kiosk in T2, from which I'm scheduled to depart.
I was then asked for my Amex Plat card in the club, again because they didn't realize or believe LAX-BOS is a D1 service (despite my handy hard copy boarding pass clearly saying it). She was far nicer about it than her colleague downstairs.
To cap it off we're delayed, the result of an 8+ hour delay on this same flight yesterday that bumped into mine, as it delayed the BOS-LAX aircraft. Their calculus seems a bit off, as the inbound bird has an ETA (wheels down) of 12:12, and they claim we'll start boarding at 12:20 for 1pm departure. That's quite unrealistic.
Delays happen, yes, and the hour sit isn't my complaint. I'd rather be safe than on-time.
But they really need to up their game here in LAX. They've lost the 1/3 of my business that's mostly gone to UA, and the ground handling is most of the reason why. T2 isn't horrible (actually, it's preferable to T6 and in many ways to T4), but T3 is a total crapshow. Their operation here is just so increasingly unpredictable (and in its current state, uncompetitive), and that's brutal for brand loyalty. I only have to wonder how they'll weather the storm here during construction, as LAX is such a fluid market with many options since it's not a locked up hub.
The SkyClub is reasonably empty for this time of day, one saving grace.
Today I'm on LAX-BOS on DL, which happens to be a D1 flight. They won my business today because it's lie-flat and their fare was the same as AA, UA and AS, and cheaper than Mint. So here I am.
I'm reminded by the state of their LAX operation why I haven't been flying with them lately. I was turned away from D1 check-in by an employee who angrily insisted that LAX-BOS is not a D1 service, and told to walk down to T3 to check in. No biggie, all I really needed was a boarding pass which I picked up at a kiosk in T2, from which I'm scheduled to depart.
I was then asked for my Amex Plat card in the club, again because they didn't realize or believe LAX-BOS is a D1 service (despite my handy hard copy boarding pass clearly saying it). She was far nicer about it than her colleague downstairs.
To cap it off we're delayed, the result of an 8+ hour delay on this same flight yesterday that bumped into mine, as it delayed the BOS-LAX aircraft. Their calculus seems a bit off, as the inbound bird has an ETA (wheels down) of 12:12, and they claim we'll start boarding at 12:20 for 1pm departure. That's quite unrealistic.
Delays happen, yes, and the hour sit isn't my complaint. I'd rather be safe than on-time.
But they really need to up their game here in LAX. They've lost the 1/3 of my business that's mostly gone to UA, and the ground handling is most of the reason why. T2 isn't horrible (actually, it's preferable to T6 and in many ways to T4), but T3 is a total crapshow. Their operation here is just so increasingly unpredictable (and in its current state, uncompetitive), and that's brutal for brand loyalty. I only have to wonder how they'll weather the storm here during construction, as LAX is such a fluid market with many options since it's not a locked up hub.
The SkyClub is reasonably empty for this time of day, one saving grace.
For the last two years, it seems UA bled premium traffic during its horrific construction period, awful lounge setup, etc. I always had the feeling that DL expertly took advantage of the situation. Looks like the shoe is going to be on the other foot now.
I have high faith in DL's ability to execute something like this, but even with that I find it hard not to envision DL @ LAX becoming a very unpleasant experience for quite some time.
UA (&AA) seem to have a good opportunity in front of them. As someone mentioned, it's a good time for DL to beef up its LGB flights and awarenesss!
I have high faith in DL's ability to execute something like this, but even with that I find it hard not to envision DL @ LAX becoming a very unpleasant experience for quite some time.
UA (&AA) seem to have a good opportunity in front of them. As someone mentioned, it's a good time for DL to beef up its LGB flights and awarenesss!
Jun 21, 2018, 1:59 pm
#1177
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: MCO
Programs: DL PM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 4,324
Haven't been flying DL as much lately...as an LAX-based flyer, who is primarily loyal to AA, DL has always been my backup. If their schedule, fare or hard product happened to be better for a given route I'd definitely punt them some of my business. I travel about 3 times per month, usually twice on AA and once on another carrier. I cannot believe I'm saying it but lately my backup carrier has been UA. Their LAX terminal is pretty nice after the remodel and their position at the end of the horseshoe is just easier to get to and from.
Today I'm on LAX-BOS on DL, which happens to be a D1 flight. They won my business today because it's lie-flat and their fare was the same as AA, UA and AS, and cheaper than Mint. So here I am.
I'm reminded by the state of their LAX operation why I haven't been flying with them lately. I was turned away from D1 check-in by an employee who angrily insisted that LAX-BOS is not a D1 service, and told to walk down to T3 to check in. No biggie, all I really needed was a boarding pass which I picked up at a kiosk in T2, from which I'm scheduled to depart.
I was then asked for my Amex Plat card in the club, again because they didn't realize or believe LAX-BOS is a D1 service (despite my handy hard copy boarding pass clearly saying it). She was far nicer about it than her colleague downstairs.
To cap it off we're delayed, the result of an 8+ hour delay on this same flight yesterday that bumped into mine, as it delayed the BOS-LAX aircraft. Their calculus seems a bit off, as the inbound bird has an ETA (wheels down) of 12:12, and they claim we'll start boarding at 12:20 for 1pm departure. That's quite unrealistic.
Delays happen, yes, and the hour sit isn't my complaint. I'd rather be safe than on-time.
But they really need to up their game here in LAX. They've lost the 1/3 of my business that's mostly gone to UA, and the ground handling is most of the reason why. T2 isn't horrible (actually, it's preferable to T6 and in many ways to T4), but T3 is a total crapshow. Their operation here is just so increasingly unpredictable (and in its current state, uncompetitive), and that's brutal for brand loyalty. I only have to wonder how they'll weather the storm here during construction, as LAX is such a fluid market with many options since it's not a locked up hub.
The SkyClub is reasonably empty for this time of day, one saving grace.
Today I'm on LAX-BOS on DL, which happens to be a D1 flight. They won my business today because it's lie-flat and their fare was the same as AA, UA and AS, and cheaper than Mint. So here I am.
I'm reminded by the state of their LAX operation why I haven't been flying with them lately. I was turned away from D1 check-in by an employee who angrily insisted that LAX-BOS is not a D1 service, and told to walk down to T3 to check in. No biggie, all I really needed was a boarding pass which I picked up at a kiosk in T2, from which I'm scheduled to depart.
I was then asked for my Amex Plat card in the club, again because they didn't realize or believe LAX-BOS is a D1 service (despite my handy hard copy boarding pass clearly saying it). She was far nicer about it than her colleague downstairs.
To cap it off we're delayed, the result of an 8+ hour delay on this same flight yesterday that bumped into mine, as it delayed the BOS-LAX aircraft. Their calculus seems a bit off, as the inbound bird has an ETA (wheels down) of 12:12, and they claim we'll start boarding at 12:20 for 1pm departure. That's quite unrealistic.
Delays happen, yes, and the hour sit isn't my complaint. I'd rather be safe than on-time.
But they really need to up their game here in LAX. They've lost the 1/3 of my business that's mostly gone to UA, and the ground handling is most of the reason why. T2 isn't horrible (actually, it's preferable to T6 and in many ways to T4), but T3 is a total crapshow. Their operation here is just so increasingly unpredictable (and in its current state, uncompetitive), and that's brutal for brand loyalty. I only have to wonder how they'll weather the storm here during construction, as LAX is such a fluid market with many options since it's not a locked up hub.
The SkyClub is reasonably empty for this time of day, one saving grace.
Jun 22, 2018, 7:14 am
#1178
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Gold (prev. Ex Plat for 10 years); DL Plat; UA Gold; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,339
Certainly a disappointing day with DL overall. Reminds me of my experiences on UA during their many operational meltdown periods.
Jul 25, 2018, 2:25 pm
#1179
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 116
So to finalize the outcome, the morning of the flight I received an email welcoming to D1 checkin, and was thoroughly unimpressed with the setup now. The web site makes it sound like there's a shortcut through security, but we ended up leaving D1 after checking in and going through the normal T2 TSA/clear before taking the bus to T3 for our flight.
Apr 8, 2019, 3:56 pm
#1180
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Lame Duck Delta PM, Freshly Minted AA EXP
Posts: 234
Just a heads up to those arriving at LAX--3 lanes on the arrival (lower) level are now closed in front of Terminal 3. They are planned to stay closed until August.
https://abc7.com/travel/lax-undergro...lanes/5238626/
https://abc7.com/travel/lax-undergro...lanes/5238626/
Aug 15, 2019, 12:07 pm
#1182
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 1,880
I recently transited LAX and was honestly shocked by how bad it is. It’s way worse than I remember LaGuardia ever being. It’s not fair to use the term gate lice because there’s literally no other place for people to go. The gates just coalesce into one big blob of people.
Dec 8, 2019, 9:07 pm
#1183
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Denver, CO, USA
Programs: Sometimes known as [ARG:6 UNDEFINED]
Posts: 26,707
I recently transited LAX and was honestly shocked by how bad it is. It’s way worse than I remember LaGuardia ever being. It’s not fair to use the term gate lice because there’s literally no other place for people to go. The gates just coalesce into one big blob of people.
Dec 9, 2019, 11:31 am
#1185
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 597