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
May 16, 2017, 2:51 pm
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May 16, 2017, 4:35 pm
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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, 2017, 5:59 pm
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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, 2017, 6:55 pm
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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, 2017, 7:02 pm
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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, 2017, 8:45 pm
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May 16, 2017, 8:55 pm
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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, 2017, 10:26 pm
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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, 2017, 11:05 pm
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Let's be real with the praise here. Over 20 years ago at DEN, an entire airport was moved overnight. I think other airlines could handle this LAX move too.
May 16, 2017, 11:44 pm
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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, 2017, 11:49 pm
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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, 2017, 12:04 am
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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, 2017, 3:18 am
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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.
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.
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?