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 5, 2018, 1:11 pm
#1156
Join Date: Apr 2016
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People are going way overdramatic on T3. While it was pretty messy the first few months, it's really not that bad now.
May 5, 2018, 11:09 pm
#1157
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May 5, 2018, 11:36 pm
#1158
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: DCA
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I see one limit of DL’s “Four Corners” strategy (if Four Corners is still a current strategy) being facility capacity and overcrowding at LAX, NYC (JFK/LGA), SEA, and ATL. These conditions are likely not a surprise to anyone at DL.
Will we begin to see some modest growth/adds where capacity generally is available (DTW, MSP, and to a more limited extent, SLC) anytime soon? More non-hub point to point flying with the coming CS and perhaps 319 fleets? (The latter seeming to be the general FT assumption, if I’m recalling correctly.)
Will we begin to see some modest growth/adds where capacity generally is available (DTW, MSP, and to a more limited extent, SLC) anytime soon? More non-hub point to point flying with the coming CS and perhaps 319 fleets? (The latter seeming to be the general FT assumption, if I’m recalling correctly.)
May 5, 2018, 11:41 pm
#1159
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Posts: 2,911
T2 never had the A380. In fact AF began split operation (2/TB) when one of their several daily flights became A380, and they shortly after moved over to T2 with KLM.
May 6, 2018, 12:11 am
#1160
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SJC/YUL
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,878
I see one limit of DL’s “Four Corners” strategy (if Four Corners is still a current strategy) being facility capacity and overcrowding at LAX, NYC (JFK/LGA), SEA, and ATL. These conditions are likely not a surprise to anyone at DL.
Will we begin to see some modest growth/adds where capacity generally is available (DTW, MSP, and to a more limited extent, SLC) anytime soon? More non-hub point to point flying with the coming CS and perhaps 319 fleets? (The latter seeming to be the general FT assumption, if I’m recalling correctly.)
Will we begin to see some modest growth/adds where capacity generally is available (DTW, MSP, and to a more limited extent, SLC) anytime soon? More non-hub point to point flying with the coming CS and perhaps 319 fleets? (The latter seeming to be the general FT assumption, if I’m recalling correctly.)
May 7, 2018, 7:51 am
#1162
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Posts: 28,190
I see one limit of DL’s “Four Corners” strategy (if Four Corners is still a current strategy) being facility capacity and overcrowding at LAX, NYC (JFK/LGA), SEA, and ATL. These conditions are likely not a surprise to anyone at DL.
Will we begin to see some modest growth/adds where capacity generally is available (DTW, MSP, and to a more limited extent, SLC) anytime soon?
Will we begin to see some modest growth/adds where capacity generally is available (DTW, MSP, and to a more limited extent, SLC) anytime soon?
Review the Delta Investor Day presentation on the economics of upgauging. If you don't understand why Delta tries to use 757/739s at ATL/LAX/SEA (and MSP and DTW on routes that support them), you don't understand airline hub economics c. 2018.
May 7, 2018, 1:10 pm
#1163
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Plat, DL, AS, UA, IHG Plat
Posts: 2,407
Correct and LAWA had previously said that they will not consider adding any A380 gates other than at TBIT because the disruptions to air field operations when A380 has to taxi from the runway. So all A380 operators to LAX will be located in TBIT for the foreseeable future.
May 8, 2018, 12:21 pm
#1164
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: New York, western US
Programs: DM/3MM
Posts: 4,246
LAX shower update
Apologies if this has already been posted but I could not find anything. The showers in the T2 club are now open. There are 6 of them. You don’t ask for access at the front desk but go back to the showers and ask a “shower ambassador” (unusual phrasing). Each shower has the three Malin and Goetz wall mounted dispensers. I don’t know if they offer anything else such as a toothbrush, etc. as nothing was offered and didn’t know what to expect so forgot to ask.
While the shower itself is spacious, the shower rooms are very tiny and hard to maneuver if you have a rollaboard. There is nowhere to sit (and the toilet doesn’t have a lid). There is a small metal shelf that comes out from the wall (and didn’t look clean enough to sit in), but most will have a hard time accessing that since that’s really the only place to put your luggage (and that’s directly adjacent to the toilet). There are the usual towels, and there is a blow dryer in a drawer.
I’m glad that they are open, but wish they had a bit more space.
Separately, the club at T3 is still an overcrowded mess. But there are signs and posters everywhere throughout the terminals about new improvements, though the staff said some might take until 2023.
The Delta One check-in lounge hasn’t changed. Very small/seating for 4, no restrooms, etc. At least it’s not far from security. Staff is still very friendly though
Apologies if this has already been posted but I could not find anything. The showers in the T2 club are now open. There are 6 of them. You don’t ask for access at the front desk but go back to the showers and ask a “shower ambassador” (unusual phrasing). Each shower has the three Malin and Goetz wall mounted dispensers. I don’t know if they offer anything else such as a toothbrush, etc. as nothing was offered and didn’t know what to expect so forgot to ask.
While the shower itself is spacious, the shower rooms are very tiny and hard to maneuver if you have a rollaboard. There is nowhere to sit (and the toilet doesn’t have a lid). There is a small metal shelf that comes out from the wall (and didn’t look clean enough to sit in), but most will have a hard time accessing that since that’s really the only place to put your luggage (and that’s directly adjacent to the toilet). There are the usual towels, and there is a blow dryer in a drawer.
I’m glad that they are open, but wish they had a bit more space.
Separately, the club at T3 is still an overcrowded mess. But there are signs and posters everywhere throughout the terminals about new improvements, though the staff said some might take until 2023.
The Delta One check-in lounge hasn’t changed. Very small/seating for 4, no restrooms, etc. At least it’s not far from security. Staff is still very friendly though
Last edited by TrojanTraveler; May 8, 2018 at 12:27 pm
May 24, 2018, 9:51 pm
#1165
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: DL DM; Hilton Diamond; Marriott LT Titanium; Long live SPG... f MAR
Posts: 199
I just stopped into the SkyCrowd in T3, did a once around and there we nowhere to sit so I left. On the way out there was a line of 21 people waiting to get in. This terminal move has been a pretty big failure in my opinion. Delta knows the quantity of passengers they're putting through this terminal and it's too high. The terminal is crowded and the AC sucks.
Jun 1, 2018, 11:05 pm
#1166
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Location: SJC/YUL
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Jun 16, 2018, 3:31 pm
#1167
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Daloosh's particular assessment is accurate. Even though there were seats available, it felt incredibly crowded, mostly because they've put too much seating in too small a space.
The only other club I've seen like this is the old EWR club where you literally couldn't get to the seats because there were so many crammed in there that you essentially had to climb over furniture to move around.
Jun 17, 2018, 8:24 am
#1168
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 277
I was in the T3 SkyClub on Sunday a week ago and they were rationing entry as the lounge had filled up.
The surprising bit is that when I got in there was a choice of seating and I think I’ve seen it more full on other days. Wonder if that was how it’s supposed to feel but some of the managers prefer to let in over-capacity rather than making people wait or giving them restaurant vouchers.
The surprising bit is that when I got in there was a choice of seating and I think I’ve seen it more full on other days. Wonder if that was how it’s supposed to feel but some of the managers prefer to let in over-capacity rather than making people wait or giving them restaurant vouchers.
Jun 17, 2018, 9:19 am
#1169
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I was in the T3 SkyClub on Sunday a week ago and they were rationing entry as the lounge had filled up.
The surprising bit is that when I got in there was a choice of seating and I think I’ve seen it more full on other days. Wonder if that was how it’s supposed to feel but some of the managers prefer to let in over-capacity rather than making people wait or giving them restaurant vouchers.
The surprising bit is that when I got in there was a choice of seating and I think I’ve seen it more full on other days. Wonder if that was how it’s supposed to feel but some of the managers prefer to let in over-capacity rather than making people wait or giving them restaurant vouchers.
Jun 20, 2018, 2:18 pm
#1170
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 116
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.