New SLC airport opens September 15th, 2020
Sep 23, 2020, 3:24 pm
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Admittedly, half a mile to walk from a lounge to the plane is pretty far. This would leave me pretty annoyed if I left the lounge and walked all the way to the gate only to find there was a 20-30 minute delay in boarding which the SkyClub agents neglected to notify me about and furthermore which is not noted on the DL app or departure board. I only mention this because it seems like something that happens all the time with DL and I absolutely hate arriving at the gate and then having to sit there for another 20 minutes before boarding really begins. If the lounge is 50 feet away from the gate it isn't a big deal, but if the lounge is .4/mile away, that really is a problem.
A crane is currently removing jet bridges from Concourse D in preparation for demolition. C Gates are being used for a few E175 flights. Ditto for F with CRJs.
Sep 23, 2020, 3:30 pm
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Sep 23, 2020, 6:22 pm
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I've found the app is pretty good about letting you know when boarding has started - there's a push notification that goes out as soon as the first BP is scanned, and it's almost always a wheelchair/extra assistance pax, not F/Diamond boarding. That's a pretty good sign it's safe to leave the club (adjust as needed based on distance/walking pace).
Once I almost missed a TATL flight from AMS because I was watching for boarding to start on my DL app. It was never going to update because the flight was under KLM airport control. I suspect the same problem would arise at CDG, ICN, EZE, and many other foreign airports.
YMMV.
Sep 23, 2020, 6:56 pm
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Just be careful where you do this. It's fine in SLC, MSP, ATL, DTW, BOS, LAX, SFO, etc. and in fact most/all mainline DL airports in the USA. I'm not sure how well it works in tiny places with only DeltaConnection RJ service. Also, I've noticed that in some USA airports, including some DL hubs, the airport/lounge monitors switch to "boarding" status automatically at T-40/30 or whatever, depending on the size of the aircraft and regardless of whether there's an aircraft at the gate and a GA there to handle the boarding and regardless also of the load on the aircraft or the number of passengers who need to board in wheelchairs.
Once I almost missed a TATL flight from AMS because I was watching for boarding to start on my DL app. It was never going to update because the flight was under KLM airport control. I suspect the same problem would arise at CDG, ICN, EZE, and many other foreign airports.
YMMV.
Once I almost missed a TATL flight from AMS because I was watching for boarding to start on my DL app. It was never going to update because the flight was under KLM airport control. I suspect the same problem would arise at CDG, ICN, EZE, and many other foreign airports.
YMMV.
Sep 23, 2020, 6:59 pm
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I've found the app is pretty good about letting you know when boarding has started - there's a push notification that goes out as soon as the first BP is scanned, and it's almost always a wheelchair/extra assistance pax, not F/Diamond boarding. That's a pretty good sign it's safe to leave the club (adjust as needed based on distance/walking pace).
Sep 23, 2020, 9:25 pm
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It's good for your health- get the blood circulating a bit and reduce the risk of things like pulmonary embolisms that can otherwise be helped along by being stuck in a seat for long periods of time.
Sep 23, 2020, 9:34 pm
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Sep 23, 2020, 11:17 pm
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I think the walking distances seem more pronounced now just because it's a long straightaway vs the old short concourses to main hallway. The difference between the new club and A1 vs the old club and the far E or F gates is a tenth of a mile. Sure, I'm not looking forward to a future A1 to A50(ish) connection when A-east is complete, but at least I can hydrate at the club along the way.
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Sep 24, 2020, 1:38 am
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I think the walking distances seem more pronounced now just because it's a long straightaway vs the old short concourses to main hallway. The difference between the new club and A1 vs the old club and the far E or F gates is a tenth of a mile. Sure, I'm not looking forward to a future A1 to A50(ish) connection when A-east is complete, but at least I can hydrate at the club along the way.
No doubt! Increase speed is good. Isn't not too bad at all. Just be careful. Don't play the sidewalks.
Good to know! Please posts a photos at old concourse D, C, F. Please do play a video for me.
Sep 24, 2020, 8:10 am
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I ordinarily turn my roll-aboard around and push it aggressively in front of my as sort of a battering ram to clear out all the folks who have decided to stand to the left on the moving walkway.
Sep 24, 2020, 11:04 am
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Just please be careful not to do this in the UK, Japan, and other places that drive on the wrong side of the street.
Sep 24, 2020, 12:04 pm
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Sep 24, 2020, 4:40 pm
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I think the walking distances seem more pronounced now just because it's a long straightaway vs the old short concourses to main hallway. The difference between the new club and A1 vs the old club and the far E or F gates is a tenth of a mile. Sure, I'm not looking forward to a future A1 to A50(ish) connection when A-east is complete, but at least I can hydrate at the club along the way.
Have fun, they seem to have had half of the club closed still. Must be used to working in that closet they used to call the Skyclub. Why have two bars if one is closed? Took over 25 min to get a drink today.
Was really expecting greatness considering how terrible the previous terminal was overall. But parking at A4 and lugging my max hand baggage allowance was just a nightmare lol.
Will continue using SEA for my west connections as often as I possibly can.
Sep 24, 2020, 5:10 pm
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Have fun, they seem to have had half of the club closed still. Must be used to working in that closet they used to call the Skyclub. Why have two bars if one is closed? Took over 25 min to get a drink today.
Was really expecting greatness considering how terrible the previous terminal was overall. But parking at A4 and lugging my max hand baggage allowance was just a nightmare lol.
Will continue using SEA for my west connections as often as I possibly can.
Was really expecting greatness considering how terrible the previous terminal was overall. But parking at A4 and lugging my max hand baggage allowance was just a nightmare lol.
Will continue using SEA for my west connections as often as I possibly can.
As another reference point I walked from the club to A2 in 7 minutes not using the moving sidewalk. I would consider my pace as average.
Sep 24, 2020, 5:11 pm
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Now that is completely unacceptable. Was the bar just that busy or was the bartender not present? Either way, please write to DL and notify them about this.