Los Angeles International Airport's huge relocation program starts May 12

BTN News
Sunday, 07 May 2017
The largest airline terminal relocation in the history of the USA's Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - and one of the biggest-ever at an operating airport - begins on the night of May 12.
“We are investing more than US$14 billion to make LAX one of the world’s premier airports, and this unprecedented relocation brings us closer to realising that vision,” said mayor Eric Garcetti. 
 
“We have spent months planning this historic move and once it’s complete, the LAX experience will be even more enjoyable and convenient for our millions of passengers.”
 
Over a five-day period, one-third of LAX’s nearly 70 airline users will relocate their operations, many of them to new terminals, others to new ticket counters in their current home. Each airline will complete its relocation overnight and resume operations in their new location the following morning. A total of 15 airlines will move May 12-16.
 
“The ‘LAX on the MOVE’ team is continuing to plan, counting down to May 12,” said Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners president Sean Burton.  “When the Board approved a new lease and licence agreement for Delta Air Lines last summer, chief among our priorities was improving the guest experience at LAX. Delta’s plans for Terminals 2 and 3 fit this vision and bring us one step closer to the LAX of tomorrow.”
 
Delta is planning improvements valued at up to US$1.9 billion over the next seven years, modernising and connecting Terminals 2 and 3 to the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT).  
 
“It all comes down to our guests being in the right place at the right time to catch their flights,” said a spokesperson.  “During the relocation and in the weeks following, passengers are advised to check in on line, print or download boarding passes, and check terminal and gate information before coming to LAX.  They should also arrive at the airport earlier than normal.  Once at LAX, passengers should check flight and gate status on flight information display boards in each terminal to ensure they are in the correct location.”
 
Between May 13 and 16, Delta flights will operate from as many as four terminals (2, 3, 5 and 6.)   The airline will be in constant communication with its customers, providing real-time information on departure and arrival terminals and gates through the Fly Delta app, text messages, emails and additional channels.  
 
Social media platforms and web sites will be used to raise awareness of the upcoming move, and signs will be posted in the Central Terminal Area (CTA), in terminals and on airport shuttle buses.
 
“Delta is betting big on Los Angeles with a US$1.9 billion plan for Terminals 2 and 3 at LAX, representing the second-largest private infrastructure investment in the region,” said Ranjan Goswami, Delta’s vice president – Sales, West. “Our relocation to Terminals 2 and 3 is a major milestone for LAX and an even bigger step forward for the future of LA as we continue work on the Delta Sky Way at LAX.”
 
A total of 28 airlines are involved in the realignment, which began in January when American Airlines swapped four gates in Terminal 6 for four gates held by Delta in Terminal 5.  Copa Airlines moved its operations to TBIT in  April, with passengers checking in at Terminal 3. Hainan and Qatar Airways moved into TBIT in recent weeks. Thomas Cook resumed its seasonal service at TBIT, but will move to Terminal 6 later this summer.  Key changes as a result of the May 12-17 realignment include:
 
·  Terminal 2 – Delta, Aer Lingus, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volaris and WestJet.  Virgin Australia and Volaris customers check-in at T2 and are bused to TBIT for departure and arrivals.  Aeromexico remains in Terminal 2 and relocates its ticketing counters; however, passengers will be bused to/from TBIT.
 
· Terminal 3 – Delta.  Avianca, Copa and InterJet check-in only.
 
· Terminal 5 – Hawaiian, JetBlue, Spirit, Allegiant, Frontier and Sun Country.  American has four gates, and its American Eagle busing operation is also based here.
 
· Terminal 6 – Virgin America joins its corporate partner Alaska Airlines. Air Canada and XL Airways France relocate from Terminal 2. Great Lakes and Mokulele remain in - Terminal 6.  Boutique Air relocates from Terminal 3.
 
·   TBIT – Southwest Airlines’ (SWA) international flights arrive at TBIT, while SWA’s international departures and check-in remain in Terminal 1. Avianca, Copa and Interjet departure and arrivals at TBIT.  Thomas Cook Airlines resumes seasonal service in May with departures and arrivals temporarily from TBIT.
 
Delta plans to deploy hundreds of people on site, wearing bright green vests, to help guide passengers the week of the move.  LAX Guest Experience Members (GEMS), dressed in blue, and Volunteer Information Professionals (VIPs), in red, will also be available to provide guidance to passengers needing assistance.  A dedicated bright green shuttle bus will be available for passengers needing transportation between Terminals 2 and 3 and Terminals 5 and 6.
 
A web page with move information and a map showing the location of each airline at the conclusion of the terminal realignment can be found at www.LAXisHappening.com/LAXontheMOVE. <http://www.laxishappening.com/LAXontheMOVE>

Los Angeles International Airport's huge relocation program starts May 12

BTN News
Sunday, 07 May 2017
The largest airline terminal relocation in the history of the USA's Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - and one of the biggest-ever at an operating airport - begins on the night of May 12.
“We are investing more than US$14 billion to make LAX one of the world’s premier airports, and this unprecedented relocation brings us closer to realising that vision,” said mayor Eric Garcetti. 
 
“We have spent months planning this historic move and once it’s complete, the LAX experience will be even more enjoyable and convenient for our millions of passengers.”
 
Over a five-day period, one-third of LAX’s nearly 70 airline users will relocate their operations, many of them to new terminals, others to new ticket counters in their current home. Each airline will complete its relocation overnight and resume operations in their new location the following morning. A total of 15 airlines will move May 12-16.
 
“The ‘LAX on the MOVE’ team is continuing to plan, counting down to May 12,” said Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners president Sean Burton.  “When the Board approved a new lease and licence agreement for Delta Air Lines last summer, chief among our priorities was improving the guest experience at LAX. Delta’s plans for Terminals 2 and 3 fit this vision and bring us one step closer to the LAX of tomorrow.”
 
Delta is planning improvements valued at up to US$1.9 billion over the next seven years, modernising and connecting Terminals 2 and 3 to the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT).  
 
“It all comes down to our guests being in the right place at the right time to catch their flights,” said a spokesperson.  “During the relocation and in the weeks following, passengers are advised to check in on line, print or download boarding passes, and check terminal and gate information before coming to LAX.  They should also arrive at the airport earlier than normal.  Once at LAX, passengers should check flight and gate status on flight information display boards in each terminal to ensure they are in the correct location.”
 
Between May 13 and 16, Delta flights will operate from as many as four terminals (2, 3, 5 and 6.)   The airline will be in constant communication with its customers, providing real-time information on departure and arrival terminals and gates through the Fly Delta app, text messages, emails and additional channels.  
 
Social media platforms and web sites will be used to raise awareness of the upcoming move, and signs will be posted in the Central Terminal Area (CTA), in terminals and on airport shuttle buses.
 
“Delta is betting big on Los Angeles with a US$1.9 billion plan for Terminals 2 and 3 at LAX, representing the second-largest private infrastructure investment in the region,” said Ranjan Goswami, Delta’s vice president – Sales, West. “Our relocation to Terminals 2 and 3 is a major milestone for LAX and an even bigger step forward for the future of LA as we continue work on the Delta Sky Way at LAX.”
 
A total of 28 airlines are involved in the realignment, which began in January when American Airlines swapped four gates in Terminal 6 for four gates held by Delta in Terminal 5.  Copa Airlines moved its operations to TBIT in  April, with passengers checking in at Terminal 3. Hainan and Qatar Airways moved into TBIT in recent weeks. Thomas Cook resumed its seasonal service at TBIT, but will move to Terminal 6 later this summer.  Key changes as a result of the May 12-17 realignment include:
 
·  Terminal 2 – Delta, Aer Lingus, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volaris and WestJet.  Virgin Australia and Volaris customers check-in at T2 and are bused to TBIT for departure and arrivals.  Aeromexico remains in Terminal 2 and relocates its ticketing counters; however, passengers will be bused to/from TBIT.
 
· Terminal 3 – Delta.  Avianca, Copa and InterJet check-in only.
 
· Terminal 5 – Hawaiian, JetBlue, Spirit, Allegiant, Frontier and Sun Country.  American has four gates, and its American Eagle busing operation is also based here.
 
· Terminal 6 – Virgin America joins its corporate partner Alaska Airlines. Air Canada and XL Airways France relocate from Terminal 2. Great Lakes and Mokulele remain in - Terminal 6.  Boutique Air relocates from Terminal 3.
 
·   TBIT – Southwest Airlines’ (SWA) international flights arrive at TBIT, while SWA’s international departures and check-in remain in Terminal 1. Avianca, Copa and Interjet departure and arrivals at TBIT.  Thomas Cook Airlines resumes seasonal service in May with departures and arrivals temporarily from TBIT.
 
Delta plans to deploy hundreds of people on site, wearing bright green vests, to help guide passengers the week of the move.  LAX Guest Experience Members (GEMS), dressed in blue, and Volunteer Information Professionals (VIPs), in red, will also be available to provide guidance to passengers needing assistance.  A dedicated bright green shuttle bus will be available for passengers needing transportation between Terminals 2 and 3 and Terminals 5 and 6.
 
A web page with move information and a map showing the location of each airline at the conclusion of the terminal realignment can be found at www.LAXisHappening.com/LAXontheMOVE. <http://www.laxishappening.com/LAXontheMOVE>