Comments on: Virgin America Making Progress on Its Renovation of LAX Terminal 3

By: CF

CF — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:17:32 +0000

We shall see. If Alaska can find enough room in T6, it would be ideal because they could potentially use the customs facility there. Now they have to send passengers to another terminal, and that’s far from ideal.

By: fun things to do in salt lake city, Utah

fun things to do in salt lake city, Utah — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:40:12 +0000

I understand that UA will free up some gates in T6. Will Alaska clear out of T3 to have everything in one place?

By: CF

CF — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:07:55 +0000

Scott – Yep. Arrivals will be in TBIT while departures will go from T3. It’s exactly what Alaska has to deal with today as well, and it’s far from ideal.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:04:21 +0000

You mention in the video that V Australia will also be moving into this space… but there is no FIS in Terminal 3. Do they plan to unload at TBIT and then tug the plane over to T3 for boarding?

By: eponymous coward

eponymous coward — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:08:22 +0000

Well, VX is all about trying to make the customer experience cool and themed, so I think trying to improve on of their major centers of operation (and something a lot of their customers will experience) is a pretty good idea.

They probably also got VA to chip in some as well…

By: CF

CF — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:52:34 +0000

Josh – Yes, Alaska and Horizon are staying put on the west side of the terminal, which is remaining unchanged. What I don’t know is whether or not Alaska will continue to use a single gate on the east side. You can see they’re still using it now in the video.

The atrium is what I mentioned in the post as being potentially converted into an outdoor restaurant. That is a really nice space, and it’s a shame that it’s been closed. An outdoor restaurant would be cool, if it happens.

No work in baggage claim that I can see.

By: Josh

Josh — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:34:02 +0000

So when Virgin finishes moving in, are Alaska and Horizon going to stick around? My familiarity with the terminal is really from my regular trips around the West coast (RNO, STS, etc.) on Horizon, which is one of my favorite small airlines. (Free beer!)

Two other questions:

Any news on the atrium in the middle of the terminal? They used to allow smoking there (because it’s an outdoor area), but they recently locked it off and stopped letting anyone in. I used to like it for the rays of natural light in an otherwise gloomy terminal.

Are they doing any work in baggage claim?