Delta Air Lines passengers flying through notoriously congested Los Angeles International Airport will soon enjoy about double the amount of terminal space and nine additional passenger gates under a $1.9-billion terminal renovation project that is more than a year ahead of schedule.
Delta executives and LAX representatives offered a sneak peek at the expanded and renovated terminal project Tuesday which will be open to the public next month. It will feature 27 gates — compared with the 16 passenger gates offered before the overhaul — and 1.2-million square feet for passengers, compared with 600,000 square feet in its previous location at LAX.
The slowdown in passenger traffic during the pandemic allowed Delta to speed up construction, putting the project about 18 months head of schedule. Parts of the project, including the outdoor bar in the 30,000-square-foot club lounge, won't be open until next year.
