Wild guess: Because there's only gates on the West side of the pier? As opposed to the "terminals" which allow access on all sides of the pier?

It's the proposed new midfield terminal parallel to the current International Terminal (TBIT). There's a satellite terminal waaaaaaaaaay far away, which is for arrivals only, and I believe is "temporary." But I think it's the kind of "temporary" in the same vein as IAD.

The idea is to make a midfield concourse where the AA(?) maintenance hangars are currently located.

TSMRSRNE and I are at the T6 UC as I type and the need for renovation shows! However, what's a no-show is the bartender! Hello!? I've been standing here for 7 minutes!

RNE, how dry I am.

P.S. Also observing kids in the bar area. Note: not "minors," like 15 or so, but toddlers! In the bar! :mad:

How many of them are in front of you in the line?? ;)

Once the new UC is open, that one will close altogether (IIRC). So some might take the position that something's better than nothing.

Good one! After I made that post, someone had the temerity to seat his gradeschool daughter at the bar! AT THE BAR! :eek::mad:

Just got this with OLCI:

Los Angeles terminal information
General check-in at Los Angeles International (LAX) is located at Terminal 7. If you are eligible for Premier Access, please check in at Terminal 6. All United flights depart from Terminals 6 and 7.

As of September 24, 2014, Premier Access check-in will be relocated to Terminal 7. Effective October 27, 2014, all United flights will arrive at and depart from Terminals 7 and 8, and the United Club in Terminal 6 will close. Economy check-in will remain in Terminal 7, and the United Club in Terminal 7 will remain open.

Two things I'm wondering...
Does this mean they plan to open the new UC by Oct 27? Last month I was there and saw no signs of construction. Or will they just cram everyone into the already crowded club at T7?

Also, it says ALL flights will arv/dpt T7+8.
I've read some of the new MEL-LAX flights (the ones that arrive at 6:50AM), will arv TBIT -- is this still true? or are they now going to open immigration early? I extended my layover time because of this, but it would be nice to take an earlier flight home. All I have to go by is what I read on FT, because the agents seem to know nothing.

The new United Club is years away. Plan on being in the very crowded existing T7 facility for the foreseeable future.

I sort of thought that would be the answer :(

The T6 gates are going to AA.

Sigh. I knew this was coming, but the T6 Premier check-in situation will be sorely missed.

Even more downsizing at LAX, and the reduction of the sUA 757 fleet = cram more folks into T7 and T8.

Can sCO 737s fit into the Terminal 8 gates? I know the Airbus can ...

I think you meant to ask if the CRJ/ERJ series aircraft can park at T7 gates. :p
That will be the next step in downsizing LAX.

Losing the uncrowded premier check in at T6 will be a sad day. T7 will become very congested.

As will the walkway from T7 to the PreCheck line. I suppose for those of us who are not checking bags, it will be business as usual.

I use the more civilized T-6 security line when T-7 is jammed. I hope that UA passengers will still be allowed through security at T-6.

Maybe TSA will reopen the security area on the T8 side? IIRC, the check in desks on the far side of T7 are either underused or not used at all. Still, it looks like things will get crowded. Not looking forward to it.

Guessing the Premier check-in area move has to do with the renovation and creation of a true Premier / Global Services area as part of the renovation.

But sounds like 2 or so years of construction...a lot of which will disrupt T7 / T8 because they are building a T8 specific security checkpoint.

The club situation will be unfortunate though given the already crowded state of that T7 club. But what emerges should be spectacular. A brand new United Club as well as Global Services lounge with views of the runways.