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Delta reaches penultimate milestone at LAX with opening of Delta One check-in and west headhouse

Delta Air Lines and Los Angeles World Airports have finished the second-to-last major phase of the Delta Sky Way at LAX project, with Terminal 3 now offering another entry point via the west headhouse as well as a dedicated check-in area for its Delta One customers.

The west headhouse, which features self-service kiosks to drop bags and/or print boarding passes, gives customers another entry point to easily check in and get to security. Later this summer, Delta expects to implement digital ID technology at bag drop and security checkpoints, allowing eligible customers to use their biometric data to more seamlessly move through the airport.

Views of the new Terminal 2 for Delta Air Lines at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday March 27, 2022. (CHRIS RANK/RANK STUDIOS)

An exclusive Delta One check-in area, located on the lower arrivals level of Terminal 3, offers a private TSA screening lane and direct access to the Delta Sky Club. Delta One customers will be greeted by a team of Elite Service agents dedicated to providing white-glove service, and the space will offer refreshing towels as well as light food and beverage offerings. The Delta One check-in area will also feature one-of-a-kind artwork from two local artists in partnership with ArtLifting, a social enterprise that champions artists impacted by disabilities and housing insecurity.

Views of the new Terminal 3 for Delta Air Lines at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday March 28, 2022. (CHRIS RANK/RANK STUDIOS)

Additional latest terminal enhancements include the addition of 100 more seats to the Delta Sky Club, the re-opening of the original Terminal 3 passenger tunnel, complete with its signature 1960s tile mosaic and direct access to baggage claim, an enlarged T3 Help Center, and a second connection point to LAX’s automated people mover system when it opens in mid-2024.

Views of the new Terminal 2 for Delta Air Lines at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday March 27, 2022. (CHRIS RANK/RANK STUDIOS)

Terminal 3 made its debut last year, with a centralized check-in lobby, expanded security checkpoint and baggage claim area, and state-of-the-art Delta Sky Club. Delta was able to accelerate project timelines and will deliver the state-of-the-art, 1.2-million-square-foot, 27-gate complex 18 months earlier than originally planned. The final milestone of the Delta Sky Way at LAX project — the airside connector to the Tom Bradley International Terminal — is expected to be complete in August 2023 and will eliminate the need to bus between terminals.

Spacious seating at Delta's brand new LAX T3 facility

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New gates, new routes: Delta customers at LAX have more to enjoy

Delta Air Lines and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) have completed another major phase of the Delta Sky Way at LAX: the brand-new T3 facility, featuring nine new gates* and spacious seating areas, will open to customers on Oct. 5.

LAX serves as one of Delta’s most important coastal hubs and this summer will operate over 150 peak-day flights to 52 destinations across the globe, serving 19 of the top 20 markets for Los Angeles customers. The airline continues to add new and exciting destinations to its slate, with never-before-operated service launching to Dallas-Love Field (June 5); Auckland, New Zealand, (Oct. 28); and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Vail, Colorado (Dec. 16).

Delta and its 4,000 Los Angeles-based employees are deeply ingrained in the community, supporting more than a dozen nonprofit organizations throughout the state of California. Additionally, the airline is proud to serve as the inaugural founding partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the official airline of Team USA. The airline also serves as the as official carrier of Crypto.com Arena and the LA Kings.

The LA28 logo on display at LAX.

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Delta, LA28 unveil integrated emblem featuring Delta ‘A’ for LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games

The integrated emblem is the first in Olympic and Paralympic Movement history.

Delta has invested more than $12 billion coast-to-coast in the last ten years, doubling down on its vision for the future of travel to build airports of the future that are comfortable, easy to navigate and part of an effortlessly connected journey.

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  • Delta is LA’s largest global carrier, offering over 150 peak-day flights to 52 destinations across the globe, serving 19 of the top 20 markets for Los Angeles customers.
    • Delta’s industry-leading partnerships with airlines across Europe, Asia and Latin America offer unparalleled global access, providing customers flying to and from LAX with a world-class travel experience they deserve.
  • Delta and its more than 4,000 LA-based employees are part of the fabric of the Los Angeles community.
  • Delta is the official airline of Team USA and an inaugural founding partner of the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
    • The partnership with Team USA furthers the global airline’s longstanding support for sports — and its proud history supporting Team USA at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
    • Delta is the official carrier of the LA Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, Crypto.com Center and partner with AEG and LA Live.

BY THE NUMBERS

Terminal 2 & 3When complete in 2023, Terminals 2 and 3 will be a consolidated, 1.2-million-square-foot complex with 27 gates.6.1 million labor hours have been put into the program, with 29.7% of total labor hours being from local hires and 30.4% of spend with diverse suppliers. 
Sky ClubOver 30,000 square feet40% of the construction value was provided by small and diverse businesses.
Walk Times8-10 minutes to the furthest gate in T2/T3, plus security.5-8 minutes to the closest gate in T2/T3, plus security.17-20 minutes from the curb to the furthest TBIT gate, plus security.13-16 minutes to the closest gate in TBIT, plus security.  
Financial InvestmentDelta and LAWA are investing $2.3 billion at LAX.Delta has invested more than $12 billion in airport hubs across the country.
LAX OperationDelta offers 150 daily flights to 52 destinations across the globe from LAX. Destinations include 18 of the top 20 markets for LA customers.Delta has more than 4,000 employees at LAX.
RestroomsDoubles the restroom capacity in new T3 vs. old T3.Increases T2 capacity by a third. 
Check-in & security56 self-serve kiosks, 62 check-in positions and 8 self-serve bag drop machines 14 security lanes 11 of 14 TSA security lanes are Automated Screening Lanes to improve customer convenience and checkpoint throughput. 310 feet of digital backwall features flight information in both English and Spanish as well as Sky Club volume and gate information.
Baggage Claim6 baggage claim carousels will live on the first floor of the headhouse.

Avianca Airlines now offers business class on flights to Bogotá from LAX

Avianca Airlines has announced that as of June 1, customers of the airline will have the option of flying in business class on the Los Angeles to Bogotá route. This decision was made after analyzing and addressing customer suggestions to improve their travel experience on the longest route the airline operates in the Americas.

With this change, passengers flying between these destinations will be able to choose the size that best suits their needs from five options: XS, S, M and L in economy fare and XXL in business fare to fly on Boeing 787* twin-aisle aircraft with 28 seats in business cabin and 222 in economy. 

Avianca Airlines flight AV0083 will depart Los Angeles (LAX) at 8:45 p.m. (local time) daily, arriving in Bogotá (BOG) at 05:45 a.m. the following day (local time), with a flight time of seven hours. The return flight (AV0084) will depart Bogotá at 1:10 p.m. (local time) daily, arriving in Los Angeles at 7 p.m. (local time) the same day. 

With this announcement, customers who choose to fly business class between Los Angeles and Bogotá will have access to a service that includes:

  • Welcome drink
  • Dinner/lunch with three menu options to choose from and snacks
  • Offers on liquors and beverages
  • Blanket and pillow kit
  • Amenity kit and mattress pad for night flights
  • Complimentary entertainment system

The service for passengers flying in the economy cabin on this route includes:

  • Dinner or lunch with two options and a snack 
  • Offers on liquors and beverages
  • Blanket and pillow kit on night flights
  • Free entertainment system

*Flights on this route are operated on Wamos aircraft and have a capacity of 34 executive cabin seats.

Delta launches the Los Angeles – London Heathrow route today with Airbus A330-900s

Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-941 N508DN (msn 190) RIV (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960329.

Delta Air Lines today, March 26, will launch daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and London (Heathrow).

Photo: Delta Air Lines

The route will be operated with Airbus A350-900s (top).

Top Copyright Photo: Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-941 N508DN (msn 190) RIV (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960329.

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Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines to launch first transpacific flight to Los Angeles on April 26

Starlux Airlines, a Taiwan-based luxury carrier, has announced the launch of its inaugural Taipei-Los Angeles transpacific flight debuting on April 26.

Initially starting with five weekly flights, the service is expected to ramp to daily in June.

Starlux also announced the establishment of its first US office based in Los Angeles and its new designation as the “Official International Airline Partner of the LA Clippers” as part of a multi-year partnership with the NBA team. 

Luxury Service and a Taste of Taiwan

While the last few years have seen a plethora of budget airlines come onto the scene, Starlux is bucking the trend — a luxury airline expanding in a world of no-frills carriers. With a philosophy that luxury should not be the exclusive experience of the elite but readily available to everyone, the company is experiencing impressive growth. 

With eyes to the skies and “luxury” embedded in its brand, StarLux strives to achieve the highest standards in operations, service, safety, and management. The airline operates the TPE-LAX route with its new-generation Airbus A350 configured in a premium four-class layout, with four seats in First, 26 in Business, 36 in Premium Economy, and 240 in Economy. Travelers in First and Business will have a cozy private space with a sliding door and seats with full-flat and Zero G mode for full relaxation. The extra-legroom Premium Economy section features a 40-inch Recaro seat with a leg rest and footrest bar. Economy Class seats are also built for utmost comfort, equipped with leather headrest and wide seat pitch. In addition, the A350 offers nose-to-tail seatback entertainment featuring 4K personal large screens.

Airbus A350-900

The new flights will provide exquisite dining including Taiwanese signature dishes and amenities prepared for all-class passengers to enjoy an at-home experience in the air. StarLux will be offering First and Business guests a selection of the best top chef’s creations and local Taiwanese delicacies. Premium and Economy passengers can also enjoy top-notch delicacies and on flights departing from Taipei to Los Angeles, the popular StarLux signature yakiniku donburi is served onboard. And to bring greater individuality to their air travel experience, all passengers can pre-order meals online so they can enjoy the meal they want. 

International Partnership with the LA Clippers

The Clippers are an innovative global brand with an international fan base and reach, and Starlux is the latest international company to join Clipper Nation. In addition to in-arena activations and hospitality elements in Los Angeles, Sstarlux’s partnership with the Clippers includes international rights through the NBA’s international team marketing program. The airline will activate in-flight branding, international sweepstakes, and other digital and in-person activations featuring Clippers elements and personalities.

Starting June 1, Clippers-themed amenities will be provided on Starlux TPE-LAX flights, such as themed meal packaging including paper placemats, napkins, towelettes, inflight meal foil covers, mini food flags, burger wrapping paper, and kids meal boxes. Other niceties include playing cards, eye masks, paper cups, stirrers, rice cracker packages, luggage tags, boarding passes, and stickers will be distributed at check in.

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JetBlue and Shell Aviation announce agreement bringing new supply of SAF to LAX

JetBlue Airways Airbus A321-231 WL N929JB (msn 6031) (Ribbons) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 929267.

JetBlue Airways and Shell Aviation have announced a new collaboration bringing additional supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), targeting commencement of delivery in the first half of 2023.

Within the terms of the agreement, JetBlue is expected to take delivery of 10,000,000 gallons of blended SAF at LAX over the next two years and an option to purchase up to 5,000,000 gallons more in the third year, either at LAX or other airports in JetBlue’s network.

SAF is a type of renewable fuel that exists today that drops directly into existing aircraft and infrastructure with no impact to safety or performance. SAF can be produced from a wide array of renewable sources such as agricultural wastes and used cooking oils and can lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 80% in its neat form when compared to traditional petroleum-based fuels.

Top Copyright Photo: JetBlue Airways Airbus A321-231 WL N929JB (msn 6031) (Ribbons) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 929267.

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Lufthansa to base three Airbus A380s in Munich

Lufthansa is gradually bringing back its grounded Airbus A380s.

The flag carrier will base three A380s at its its Munich hub for flights to New York (JFK), Boston and Los Angeles starting in June.

The airline will begin refresher training in Hannover and Leipzig in May.

Six A380s will return to service. The other 8 will remain in storage (for now) at Teruel, Spain.

LH is also bringing back 10 remaining Airbus A340-600s for the summer season.

Top Copyright Photo: Lufthansa Airbus A380-841 D-AIMD (msn 048) LAX. Image: 947110.

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Korean Air to resume more European routes in March

Korean Air will resume services to four major destinations in Europe starting in March.

After a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the airline will restart the Prague and Zurich routes from the end of March, followed by the resumption of the Istanbul and Madrid routes at the end of April. 

Starting on March 27, the airline will resume its operations to Prague three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The flights will depart from Incheon at 12:45 pm and arrive in Prague at 4:55 pm. The returning flights will depart from Prague at 6:50 pm and arrive in Incheon at 11:50 am on the following day. 

Flights between Incheon and Zurich will begin on March 28 and operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Flights will depart from Incheon at 12:20 pm and arrive in Zurich at 5:30 pm. Returning flights will leave from Zurich at 7:30 pm and arrive in Incheon the following day at 1:35 pm.

From April 24, flights to Istanbul will resume operation three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Flights will depart from Incheon at 1:40 pm and land in Istanbul at 7:40 pm, while the returning flights will leave Istanbul at 9:20 pm and arrive at Incheon at 1:25 pm the next day . 

The Incheon-Madrid route will resume from April 25 with services three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Flights will leave Incheon at 11:35 am and arrive in Madrid at 6:00 pm, while flights departing from Madrid will depart at 8:00 pm and arrive in Incheon the following day at 3:55 pm. 

Top Copyright Photo: Korean Air Airbus A330-223 HL8211 (msn 1133) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 959926.

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