Delta Terminal 5 ORD - Remodel Consolidated Threads
Feb 26, 2018, 3:33 pm
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"In the airline industry, having domestic and international airlines in the same terminal is known as a “global alliance hub,” Evans said, pointing to London’s Heathrow Airport and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport as the standard. O’Hare would become the first such global alliance hub in the U.S., Evans said."
I have to believe this is incorrect. Detroit is only one example where this is also the case. There are many others, I am sure.
I have to believe this is incorrect. Detroit is only one example where this is also the case. There are many others, I am sure.
I would say ATL qualifies as a Global Alliance Hub as it is a single terminal with multiple concourses. HKG has a similar set-up - single terminal so easy connections from OW to/from CX. Even though SIN is multiple terminals, they way security is structured at the gates, it also is easy to connect to and from other *A airlines. I believe all *A airlines at FRA are in the main terminal with LH.
Feb 26, 2018, 8:26 pm
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As for the timelines, these are already set. The T5 expansion is underway. Next will be to build Satellite 1. Once this is built T2 will be demolished and rebuilt. The whole process will take 8 years. This is a done deal.
Feb 26, 2018, 8:34 pm
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DL needs to use more than 6 gates. As it stands I believe they are using 7 gates in concourse E and are wanting to increase their number of gates to support some targeted growth. DL needs to add service to LAX and SEA, as well as potential service to "focus cities" like BOS and RDU, among others. They really can't do this without more gates. If M1 - M6 are the plan for DL I see this as a losing proposition. Those gates are so remote in T5 and have almost no services close by. The only things that would make this tolerable would be if they found a way to all a much larger SC than they have right now. Now sure the terminal has the space for something like that.
Feb 26, 2018, 9:13 pm
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DL keeps getting the shaft at ORD. First, they lose their decent L gates for the ghetto concourse E. Now. they will be in the middle of nowhere where you need to take a train to get to the el station. Plus, that terminal isn't even on the main road that loops around ORD.
Feb 26, 2018, 9:47 pm
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I hope this happens, at least the ATL, DTW, and MSP hub feeder flights. Maybe even the LGA flights. Trips to/from downtown via the CTA Orange Line at MDW will be much more convenient than an extra shuttle train transfer at to/from T5 to reach the CTA Blue Line station.
Feb 27, 2018, 11:01 am
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Hopefully my traveling for work days will be over by the time that comes to fruition.
Feb 27, 2018, 1:00 pm
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I think the change will be neutral to positive overall. Bigger positive impact for those flying internationally through Skyteam partners will not have to switch terminals anymore.
Feb 27, 2018, 2:43 pm
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Feb 27, 2018, 6:58 pm
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. I am probably 60% DL and 30% AA, and then B6 on ORD-BOS or FLL.
Feb 27, 2018, 7:01 pm
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Jan 10, 2020, 6:42 am
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Timing of DL move to ORD T5?
I saw a sign outside the ORD SkyClub about their upcoming move to T5. I don't recall what it said on timing but it could have been by the end of 2020. Anyone know what DL has said about their move over to T5? Thx.
Jan 10, 2020, 8:28 am
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A google search for ORD/OHARE airport construction will tell the whole story best. AFAIK, The move cant happen till non T5 gates can handle CBP for arriving flights
Jan 10, 2020, 8:48 am
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T5 is undergoing a major expansion to handle more INTL arrivals and they plan to use temporary extra gates during the current construction. A new T2 where OW and *A will operate their INTL flights won't be open for another eight or nine years (T5 expansion followed by T1 expansion have to happen first). DL's planned move is well before any of those things are done.
Jan 10, 2020, 9:02 am
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For digging a little, It looks like once extra T5 gates open, then DL will move. Basically they'll now be in T5 with their ST partners. I knew it couldn't happen without extra gates. As to when, that's construction dependent.