At a topping-out ceremony on
Mayor Garcetti said: "LAX is a central pillar of our economic strength — part of the connective tissue bringing our city to the rest of the world — and we remain focused on enhancing its infrastructure, strengthening our workforce and transforming the traveller experience. Even as we confront the immediate crisis of COVID-19, we are accelerating our work to devise a premier airport where visitors are greeted by reimagined terminals, workers land in good-paying jobs and the city of the future truly takes off."
The event comes as construction on the project is estimated to be completed 18 months ahead of schedule, due to efficiencies gained by lower passenger traffic at LAX and throughout the country, and the temporary closure of Terminal 3. The facility is now expected to open in mid-2023, instead of late 2024.
The project includes Delta's LAX central headhouse, where the final structural beam was placed on
Chief Executive Officer of
When completed, the modern LAX facility will offer more security screening capacity, automated security lanes, more gate-area seating and Delta's largest
- A 27-gate complex on Terminals 2 and 3 with a secure connection to
Tom Bradley International Terminal , enabling Delta and its global partners to effectively utilise gates in all terminals, while allowing customers to seamlessly traverse between each using convenient corridors, cutting down connecting times by up to 20 minutes -
Brand new headhouse with a centralised lobby, security screening checkpoint, baggage claim and
Delta Sky Club Reconstructed Terminal 3 concourse with new gates and a complete renovation of the 1960s-style satellite building. Terminal 3 will be larger, have more gate and seating space and feature premium retail and dining lineups-
The largest
Delta Sky Club found anywhere, featuring an indoor/outdoor double bar, a year-round outdoorSky Deck , premium showers and more -
A revamped
Delta One check-in experience to speed through check-in, enjoy expedited security lines and more - Convenient and contemporary restroom facilities
- More access to at-seat power in gate areas
- State-of-the-art finishes that provide a greater sense of space and comfort
- Modern, intuitive signage, blended with digital elements
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Connection to the Automated People Mover, which is expected to be fully operational in 2023, and connects to the Intermodal Transportation Facility-West, Consolidated Rent-a-Car facility and, ultimately, the LA Metro light rail, making it easier for customers to get from across
Los Angeles (LA) to their airport terminal without getting into a car - Airfield efficiency thanks to dual taxi lanes that allow for more streamlined movement of aircraft and on-time arrivals.
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