DL kicks off "Sky Way at LAX", $1.86b, 5 year modernization
Jul 25, 2022, 12:37 pm
#256
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I'm 0 for 2 in getting to try the new SC as my flights keep departing TBIT. And they were both domestic (DCA and JFK). The problem is the airside bus still departs that T1.5 which is a trek from the new SC. I know eventually T3 and TBIT will be connected airside, but until then are there any plans to provide an airside bus from the new headhouse area to TBIT?
Jul 25, 2022, 5:09 pm
#257
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David
Jul 25, 2022, 7:58 pm
#258
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We're on an 8:30am flight. We're staying at the Renaissance the night before and aren't flying in J, so we will definitely be waking up early to eat breakfast somewhere (whether at the hotel, the CL, or the SC).
Jul 25, 2022, 8:50 pm
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David
Jul 26, 2022, 2:20 am
#261
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I like the new SC given it's spacious, visually appealling and some good food options given it's a SC. Depends on your time and what your alternative options in TBIT are.
I fly AF J frequently. My April trip, went to the new SC and was happy to avoid the KE lounge. The bus is easy and I like a good walk about prior to a flight, just leave enough time in case there's a bus delay.
A few weeks later, AF started using OW again, had a little less time and so just stayed there. AMEX was another option, I did stop to see the new temp club, was crowded, so grabbed the to-go box and went to OW.
I fly AF J frequently. My April trip, went to the new SC and was happy to avoid the KE lounge. The bus is easy and I like a good walk about prior to a flight, just leave enough time in case there's a bus delay.
A few weeks later, AF started using OW again, had a little less time and so just stayed there. AMEX was another option, I did stop to see the new temp club, was crowded, so grabbed the to-go box and went to OW.
Jul 26, 2022, 5:46 am
#263
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It's also not a long walk and you might want to stretch your legs before sitting on a plane. But then you'll have to go through security again of course.
Jul 26, 2022, 9:41 am
#264
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Jul 26, 2022, 10:11 am
#265
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Also if you have to wait for the three hour window to elapse, there is literally no where outside of the club to sit or wait.
I got tired of the carnival in the new club and went to the T2 club. It had much less in the way of food and soda options, but was quite serene in comparison.
David
Sep 23, 2022, 10:42 pm
#266
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T3 scheduled to open Oct 5th! 9 new gates will make a big difference!
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Sep 24, 2022, 11:31 pm
#267
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I "drove" passed T3 a few days ago and looked like a lot was ready to go, and you could see through the windows the finishing touches....I texted my housemate (also a Delta hostage) that it looked soon to be opened! Glad I'll get to see it next week...
Jan 24, 2023, 9:31 am
#268
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Anyone have experience wIth Delta One checking at LAX now? I am not checking a bag I think but may just want to check it out. Getting to airport tomorrow at around 11:45
Jan 24, 2023, 9:53 am
#269
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They intended to make the permanent space on the Arrivals Level and I was told that they are looking to have it ready around March or April.
When I got there around 11, there was only one person in front of me, but if it looks crowded and I didn't need to check bags I would probably go straight into the Sky Club.
Jan 25, 2023, 1:32 pm
#270
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Couple of observations as this is my first time originating at LAX with all of this done
1) Security area looked busy, but as typical during my usual flights, basically zero line at TSA pre-check. I chuckled as I walked past a 7 or 8 person CLEAR line directly to an open precheck TSA agent. I never had issues at T2 either, so I am glad T3 didn’t make check in worse, as I feared
2) 5 person line at SkyClub. Super crowded here, and one of the food selections is stir fried tofu. The special food station isn’t operating right now. I think this club is generally worse than the New York clubs when it comes to food and consistently of staffing. The SkyDeck view can’t be beat though
1) Security area looked busy, but as typical during my usual flights, basically zero line at TSA pre-check. I chuckled as I walked past a 7 or 8 person CLEAR line directly to an open precheck TSA agent. I never had issues at T2 either, so I am glad T3 didn’t make check in worse, as I feared
2) 5 person line at SkyClub. Super crowded here, and one of the food selections is stir fried tofu. The special food station isn’t operating right now. I think this club is generally worse than the New York clubs when it comes to food and consistently of staffing. The SkyDeck view can’t be beat though