EIGHT AIRLINES RELOCATE OVERNIGHT AS PART OF "LAX ON THE MOVE"

UPDATE #3 at 7:50 A.M. ON SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017

All  31 items on the “move in” list have been completed by Delta’s move team, along with all 28 of the “move out” items associated with today’s relocation of eight airlines at LAX.

All moving trucks were out of the Central Terminal area by 4:40 a.m., which was earlier than the 4:45-5:00 a.m. goal. The operation included 10 moving trucks, 176 movers and 30 volunteer assistants. They moved approximately 1,100 four-wheel dollies and about 3,500 boxes as well as 300 computers (in addition to 600 computers that were relocated during pre-move activities).

Seven airlines have completed their moves to new terminals while Delta Air Lines completed the first of its three nights of move activities.

“LAX on the MOVE” shuttle buses, wrapped in neon green to match the vest of volunteer wayfinders, are running on the Upper/Departures Level and the Lower/Arrivals Level until midnight. These buses will make two stops, at Terminals 2-3 and Terminals 5-6 to assist guests who are at the incorrect terminals. They supplement the “A-Airline Connections” shuttle bus that travels on the Lower/Arrivals Level only.

Additional signs are being deployed in the Central Terminal Area as needed. The new airline locations have been updated on the overhead signs throughout the Central Terminal Area.’

No flight delays or cancellations connected to the terminal relocation have been reported. There are some flight delays to the east coast this morning due to weather.

Passengers are strongly encouraged to check in, print or download boarding passes before leaving for LAX, so they can be aware of the changes and arrive at the correct terminal for their departure. In addition, passengers are encouraged to arrive earlier than usual, 3 hours for a domestic flight, 4 hours for an international flight.  When arriving at LAX, look up at new signage that will be updated nightly to reflect the moves, and which will identify the new airline terminal locations.  Finally, passengers are reminded to ask for help if they have problems finding their flights. More than 200 volunteers will be on hand in the coming days, many of them in green vests that match a green-wrapped shuttle bus that will run on both the upper-and lower-level roadways to help transport passengers to their correct terminal.

For more information on the terminal relocation, visit http://www.laxishappening.com/laxonthemove.aspx 

The next moves will be overnight Sunday, May 14, into Monday, May 15, and include Avianca and InterJet, which are moving from Terminal 2 to the Tom Bradley International Terminal, which check-in at Terminal 3, and Spirit, which is moving from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5. Delta Air Lines will continued its transition from Terminals 5-6 to Terminals 2-3 at that time.

Updates to follow as additional information becomes available.

UPDATE #2 at 5:05 A.M. ON SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017

Work continues to move eight airlines to new terminals early this morning at LAX. The relocation work continues to run on schedule.

The latest moves to be confirmed are Frontier and Sun Country , which do not have aircraft that remain overnight at LAX, and will have flights arrive at Terminal 5 later this morning prior to starting the day’s departures. They join Allegiant (Terminal 5) and Virgin America (Terminal 6) in completing their moves.

At Terminal 3, Delta Air Lines welcomed its first arrival at Terminal 5 just before 5 a.m.. On Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14, Delta Air Lines will have flights arriving and departing from Terminals 3. 5 and 6.

The “LAX on the MOVE” shuttle, special buses that will serve stops in front of Terminals 2-3 and 5-6 only, will begin running at 5 a.m. on the Upper/Departure Level. Service will begin on the Lower/Arrival Level at 7 a.m. this morning. The buses will be wrapped in neon green, and supplement the “A-Airlines Connections” free shuttle that runs on the lower level.

Passengers are strongly encouraged to check in, print or download boarding passes before leaving for LAX, so they can be aware of the changes and arrive at the correct terminal for their departure. In addition, passengers are encouraged to arrive earlier than usual, 3 hours for a domestic flight, 4 hours for an international flight.  When arriving at LAX, look up at new signage that will be updated nightly to reflect the moves, and which will identify the new airline terminal locations.  Finally, passengers are reminded to ask for help if they have problems finding their flights. More than 200 volunteers will be on hand in the coming days, many of them in green vests that match a green-wrapped shuttle bus that will run on both the upper-and lower-level roadways to help transport passengers to their correct terminal.

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Updates to follow as additional information becomes available.

UPDATE #1 at 3:05 A.M. ON SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017

Work to relocate eight airlines at LAX this morning is well underway.

The work has included the towing of aircraft, as well as moving of offices and relocation of ground service equipment, and is currently on schedule. More than 170 movers are using 10 trucks to assist in the relocations.

The first of the eight airlines involved in this morning’s moves to complete its relocation is Allegiant Air, which is now operating from Terminal 5, and has a flight departing from that location at 8 a.m. today. As of 2 a.m., Virgin America has aircraft staged at all of its gates in its new location at Terminal 6.

Delta Air Lines, which has the most extensive relocation of the affected carriers, continued its move from Terminals 5 and 6 to Terminals 2 and 3 Saturday morning. Thus far the airline has successfully towed aircraft to new locations, rolled out updated signage, begun branding at its new gates, and moved furniture and ground service equipment to new locations. The airline is expecting its first arrival into T3 at approximately 5 a.m. Saturday.

Passengers are strongly encouraged to check in, print or download boarding passes before leaving for LAX, so they can be aware of the changes and arrive at the correct terminal for their departure. In addition, passengers are encouraged to arrive earlier than usual, 3 hours for a domestic flight, 4 hours for an international flight.  When arriving at LAX, look up at new signage that will be updated nightly to reflect the moves, and which will identify the new airline terminal locations.  Finally, passengers are reminded to ask for help if they have problems finding their flights. More than 200 volunteers will be on hand in the coming days, many of them in green vests that match a green-wrapped shuttle bus that will run on both the upper-and lower-level roadways to help transport passengers to their correct terminal.

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Updates to follow as additional information becomes available.

INITIAL STATEMENT AT 10:52 P.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2017:

The first night of “LAX on the MOVE” has begun. The Department Operations Center at LAX has been activated to assist in the move of eight airlines tonight. By tomorrow morning, the following moves are slated to take place:

• 1. Following its final arrival scheduled  at 11:03 p.m. tonight, Allegiant will move from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5, with its first departure scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday.
• 2. Following its final arrival at 7:40 p.m. tonight, Boutique Air is moving from Terminal 3 to Terminal 6, with its first departure scheduled for 8:05 a.m.
• 3. Following its final departure scheduled at 11:45 p.m. tonight, Frontier will move from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5, with its first arrival scheduled for 8:29 p.m. (first departure at 9:25 a.m.)
• 4. Following its final departure at 5:55 p.m. tonight, Sun Country is moving from Terminal 2 to Terminal 5, with its first arrival scheduled for 12 noon (first departure at 1 p.m.)
• 5. Following its final arrival scheduled at 11:48 p.m. tonight, Virgin America will move from Terminal 2 to Terminal 6, with its first departure scheduled for 6:55 a.m.
• 6. Following its final departure via Terminal 3, scheduled at 10:35 p.m. tonight, Virgin Australia will move its operation, checking in passengers at Terminal 2, but continue to stage aircraft at the Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B/TBIT). 
• 7. Following its final departure scheduled at 11:52 p.m. tonight, Volaris will change its operation, continuing to check in passengers at Terminal 2, but staging its aircraft at the Tom Bradley International Terminal. The first Volaris arrival at TBIT is at 12:30 a.m.

In addition, Delta Air Lines will begin its three-night transition from Terminals 5-6 to Terminals 2-3, with four gates from Terminal 5 and four gates from Terminal 6 shifting to Terminal 3 in this phase. As of Saturday morning, May 13, there will be Delta flights arriving and departing from Terminals 3, 5 and 6, with arrivals scheduled to begin at Terminal 3 at 4:56 a.m.

Passengers are strongly encouraged to check in, print or download boarding passes before leaving for LAX, so they can be aware of the changes and arrive at the correct terminal for their departure. In addition, passengers are encouraged to arrive earlier than usual, 3 hours for a domestic flight, 4 hours for an international flight.  When arriving at LAX, look up at new signage that will be updated nightly to reflect the moves, and which will identify the new airline terminal locations.  Finally, passengers are reminded to ask for help if they have problems finding their flights. More than 200 volunteers will be on hand in the coming days, many of them in green vests that match a green-wrapped shuttle bus that will run on both the upper-and lower-level roadways to help transport passengers to their correct terminal.

For more information on the terminal relocation, visit http://www.laxishappening.com/laxonthemove.aspx