I will somewhat miss the old airports, with their low ceilings, fluorescent lights, and general 70s cubicle-farm aesthetic. The new ones are objectively superior, but I have a lot of good childhood memories of the old.
I've been saying something like this for a while - as hideous as the current situation is, it gives airports the opportunity to accelerate their expansion/improvement plans. It's definitely eased "overtourism" just about every where it was a concern, and I can't forsee any near to medium term "pilot shortage" at this point...
@@finalascent Forget about pilot shortage... It's more like pilot saturation right now... a lot of pilots are furloughed with little chance of a call back anytime soon...
ya because their customers (airlines) are bleeding a billion dollars every day or whatever high crazy amount. oh wow success story lol.nobody parking planes at the airport where does the input for this construction come from then? joe biden printing money? yall thinking like a bunch of urban planners: small. slc was fine for what it was but they decided to do something else which makes sense in the 100-year scheme of things, and the timing is just unfortunate. it is what it is as yall planners say
I spent about 6 weeks there during the Delta- Western merger. I worked for Delta and helped integrate absorbed Western employees into Delta. I enjoyed my time there but was glad to go home back to ATL!
I just flew into this airport from Seattle on Delta. I was in awestruck when I got off that plane. The concourse where the food court is located is jaw-dropping. Exiting out, you see all the art work in the main concourse area. Going back home, I flew on Southwest. This could be my favorite airport so far.
SLC is also my home airport. I flew out the week it opened. The facilities are great, but you could tell the staff is still getting used to it. Security was a lot crazier than the old airport.
Technically, DTW's McNamara terminal was built with Northwest Airlines years before the merger. But at least Delta has kept it as a major hub and in tip-top shape!
Thanks for the tour! From what I've read, SLC airport was designed with the needs of the airlines as a priority. If such is indeed the intention, this can help explain the frustrations many are experiencing (distance, signage). Hopefully, this new airport will adapt to and implement the principles of universal design so that it understands and meets the needs of all, if not most of, its end users which includes the passengers as well.
As a resident of SLC, someone who travels frequently (my Son’s a Pilot for Delta) I must say that it’s a beautiful airport. Can’t wait to see it when it’s completely finished.✈️✈️✈️
I worked at SLC on this project for 10 years before retiring. The planning actually started in the mid-90’s and you’re right - that carpet selection discussion went on forever! I’ve been in that new DL SkyClub already. WOWEE!
I had a layover at this airport when I flew from Seattle to Orlando. I loved this airport, especially the food court and the aesthetics. This is definitely one of the best in the US.
Yes and no. The passenger seating areas do seem larger from the video, but I find the ceiling outside of the main entrance atrium to be boring compared to DTW’s higher sweeping ceiling along with its train.
@@skycaptain3344 That's immediately what I thought... It's like they took the blueprint for Detroit's McNamara Terminal and just made a few slight changes... They are very similar, minus the train... I still think Detroit's is more strikingly posh!
The few times I flew through the old SLC I thought it was a very friendly and a simple airport to navigate, what an airport should be. Personally, I will miss it, but progress is progress.
I work below wing for Delta... And I know you have made a video of what it's like below ground at Atlanta. But if you can imagine the new technology underground it would blow your mind. No, I don't work at SLC, but have friends who work at the station.
Great vlog Jeb glad vloggers like yourself are still able to produce content in such bad times congrats for doing it and keep it up dude hope for much more like it
I was in this airport in June 2011 and this new terminal I saw on your video makes me the joy to visit Salt Lake City once again ... Thanks for sharing us this video !!!
Great review. SLC is my home and they have taken a good situation and made it stunning and great. SLC is an important hub for Delta and kudos to Delta for their commitment. Looks amazing!
I remember once flying out of SLC, and I remember that I saw the announcement stands saying new airport, and 2 years later, it was the coolest airport ever! Besides the one mile walk, though.
This new SLC terminal is incredibly reminiscent of DTW in my opinion, especially from some of the shots you took they nearly look identical. One could argue ATL as well but I haven’t had the chance to get a great look at ATL as my connections are always really tight through there, and they are at night
Thanks for the tour, I think this will be my next work place. I love airports, especially hubs. To date I’ve worked with UA at DEN, IAH, SFO; AS at SEA, AA at DFW, HA at HNL and now I think I’ll complete my tour with DL at slc
As a SLC'er who flies to Minneapolis often, the new airport is amazing. In contrast to the old airport, I love the tall ceilings, all the great eateries/breweries, bookstores, ect. The one thing I miss the most about the old airport, and this has been gone for about 10 years, was the upstairs drop off in the short term parking. You could literally pull up to the front door, let someone out, hit the kiosk, and straight to security, all within steps (and there was a moving walkway to boot). But besides that, this new airport is the real deal!
Hey Jeb! Thanks for showcasing our new SLC! Since the pandemic I’ve been grounded from trace for the most part and haven’t been able to partake yet. End of November I’m heading to Florida though! Can’t wait! When things went south I sincerely thought “What is Jeb going to do on his channel now? I’m glad you are keeping busy! Keep up the good work!
It's a massive improvement for a home airport, but that LEED GOLD status was not easy. My father was part of the engineering company that designed the HVAC system for the airport (Although his group specifically didn't work much on the project), and he said that trying to get the architects to drop the all glass concept and actually get the building LEED GOLD status was like trying to pull teeth on an elk that kept running away.
Looking forward to seeing the new airport. We moved 2 years ago and only remember the old one that we flew into many times. It was like a small town airport.
Love your videos! Especially these airport videos. Just a thought, maybe come to Cleveland?? It’s not much of a mainland carrier airport, but it’s got a bunch of budget carriers that would be interesting to look into, as well as a very interesting history behind it!! I’ve been spotting there for a while now and have a lot of spotting/trip report (well kind of a trip report style) videos I’ve made about Hopkins. If you ever come to Cleveland, I’d love to share my knowledge and tips about Hopkins with you. Give Cleveland a try! Haha
I was lucky enough to fly in and out of the new SLC last month, and it did not disappoint. I was flying Delta and got to enjoy the SkyClub arriving and departing, and it was such a joy compared to be traveling in such style and comfort even during a pandemic. I did feel terribly sorry for my parents though who didn’t fly Delta and had to traverse the long trek-not exaggerating!-from the other terminals, especially for my dad who has knee and foot problems. They really should have offered golf cart shuttles for those with limited mobility and/or tight connections.
You have to look into Indy. They have a great airport. I've only had to drop/pick up, but the people I've brought/picked up love it, too. The main lounge of the terminal has a great view of half of the gates, the big reason I love coming to the airport even though I'm not the one flying. Delta has a lounge, too!
I’ll miss the small airport. I live 9 minutes away and now I’ll have to leave earlier to catch a flight because the concourses are so big . Out little city is growing!
With the new terminal in place at MSY, there's no excuse for a major airline to not establish a hub there. There's plenty of space for expansion west of the new bldg.
@@n729an2 MSY is better situated than most of the US cities that currently have a hub. It is the original gateway to Latin America, and they are in a better position to regain a chunk of that traffic. It's location is undeniable.
@@n729an2 Dulles & Newark (United) are closer to each other than N.O.-HOU/N.O.-ATL; Reagan & Philly (American) as well; JFK & BOS (JetBlue), hell, Delta got 2 hubs in NYC. Also, Delta just opened a hub in SEA a few years ago even tho SLC & L.A. were already handling the bulk of west coast traffic. N.O. has a strong argument to get in the major hub game.
Look forward to seeing it myself in December. I hope the new TRAX light rail station once completed is more convenient than the station was to the old section of the airport. I did like how the old airport terminals were easy to get in and out of and it looks like they tried to make the new one as well. I will not miss having to make the long journey to the E-gates to board a CRJ200 to Denver, Spokane, Long Beach, or the other cities I flew to out of Salt Lake.
@@danielr4640 it went to the very edge of the old terminals. For the next year or so it is not coming to the airport while they build a new station at the new terminal. While more convenient than Sound Transit at SEATAC for example it still could be a long walk to certain airlines.
I worked at SLC airport in the early 2000's and during the 2002 Olympics. We hated that long trek back and forth from the 2 main terminals to E too! LOL We used to argue over which of us supervisors were the one that would have to walk all the way down there every time a call would come in. We weren't allowed to ride on the carts so we'd have to hustle to get there to assist in whatever way needed. It would suck when I'd be in concourse A and get called for customer assistance in concourse E. If they'd had FitBits back then mine would've been worn out within the first week!😄
Very nice improvement there at SLC. The old terminal was the definition of "average". I think it may be awhile before air transportation returns to normal levels, however. I'm thinking maybe sometime in 2022.
Actually opening a terminal during a pandemic is actually a lucky break. It allows the airport managers to deal with the initial teething problems while passenger numbers are low. As they slowly increase the airport should actually have fixed any issues before the majority of passengers return.
I used to go a retreat up in the mountains about 45 minutes from SLC. I flew in on JetBlue which used to use the A concourse and yeah it was old but clean and A was the smallest of concourses it was nice because it wasn't a huge walk. The other thing that stood out was when I did have time to look q bit further into the airport, the commuter terminal for Delta was at the end of concourse B or C don't remember..always found that odd.. usually they have their own concourse but you'd just walk the length of the concourse and then take a elevator of escalator down one level
Might be nice to see his opinion of the hodgepodge of expansion over the past 22 years (and still going...). Newer architecture grafted, onto, or built off of, the older terminal (D-concourse and A-concourse expansions).
CLT has that one ridiculously long concourse which half the time I arrive at or depart from. Walk, walk, walk, walk. Fortunately I always seem to have enough time to make my next flight.
@@CLTmech I know he is based out of Greensboro and probably connects in ATL because he seems to fly delta most often. With that, in NC, CLT is the largest Airport by far and a big AA hub . so it would be interesting to see his opinions
Thank you Jeb for the video. My spouse has children around SLC so I have flown in the old airport many times, but your video has me eagerly waiting to see the end result
This too is my home airport. Prior to COVID, SLC International felt almost like a second home., but I haven't traveled much since as most of my trips were to overseas offices. So I was excited to take a flight inside the US and get to see the new terminal. TSA as has been mentioned by others seemed to go much more slowly than in the old terminals, but it appeared to me that it was because the agents are still getting used to the new equipment and process. I have a feeling it will speed up substantially within the next two months. The old Delta Sky Club was fine, but cramped. The new Delta Sky Club is huge and feels very spacious. I absolutely loved it and was very comfortable spending an hour waiting for our flight. We went early both to make sure we had no trouble going through the new process, but also to check out the new digs. As has been mentioned by others, the new terminal does feel like DTW, with more passenger seating space and no overhead train. The walk from one end of the terminal also is sooooo much longer than it used to be, and even though there are moving walkways, they didn't seem to speed things up much. Overall, I love the new look and feel. Glad we've got a new terminal, and I am anxious to get to flying again once this pandemic is over.
I am going to fly there in July of this year and i can’t even wait to see it I be flying from msp and it looks very cool looking to me and I love the new look more than the old look and I been there before in the old airport
@@billwalker7556 It’s not even close to being the same, Western customer service was far superior. I especially liked the free champagne with every meal, even breakfast 😃
@@one42chrisp Delta also served complimentary champagne as well. According to JD Powers customer surveys Delta led all airlines in customer service satisfaction for decades and was second only to Hawiian Airlines in on time performance and was first in passengers boarded at an airport dwarfing the second place city LAX by more than 11 million passengers boarding. I was sent to SLC for training of absorbed Western employees. I know all about former Westen Airlines employees and thier customer service satisfaction ratings according to passengers was not even close to Delta's. Can't seem to find anyone who agrees with you! In fact it is quite contrary to what you say!! Scroll down for J.D. Power’s list of the top ranking airlines: Delta Air Lines (860 points on a 1,000-point scale) Southwest Airlines (856) Alaska Airlines (850) JetBlue Airways (849) United Airlines (810) American Airlines (791) Air Canada (759) Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is the U.S. global airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Powered by our employees around the world, Delta has for a decade led the airline industry in operational excellence while maintaining our reputation for award-winning customer service. Following a year of unprecedented uncertainty, the people of Delta catapulted the airline to the No. 1 spot in the J.D. Power 2021 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. The prestigious honor represents the voice of customers who flew between July 2020 and March 2021, underscoring the professionalism, care and humanity Delta people delivered during one of the most stressful periods for travel in modern history. Delta Air Lines led the way as North American carriers achieved record-high customer satisfaction amid the COVID-19 pandemic last year and into 2021, based on the results of the latest J.D. Power North America Airline Satisfaction Study Hawaiian Airlines: (87.4%) Delta Airlines: (83.56%) Alaska Airlines: (81.49%) Spirit Airlines: (79.42%) Southwest Airlines: (79.4%) Allegiant Air: (78.97%) American Airlines: (77.9%) United Airlines: (76.28%) JetBlue Airways: (73.81%)
@@billwalker7556 All I know from my own personal experience is there was no more champagne the moment Delta took over, their frequent flyer programme was inferior as well.
We did framing and drywall there., you do have to take pride in that when everything is finished and done. Long early hours, lots of worries but things turned out right at the end. Thanks Let's move out to our next project
I liked the old one but the new one is fantastic. Feels like you’re in a great big living room with great lighting and nice people. well-designed. comfortable. Flight from Denver and the contrast, ha ha night and day. I heard that the Denver airport is getting a facelift which is really good
My local airport! A note about bad views of airplanes, it's been extremely smokey here lately from local and Californa wildfires. Hopefully it will be good views soon!
Jeb, come and see the new airport in New Orleans which opened about a year ago. Very big improvement over the old. Unfortunately many of the restaurants have shut down as a result of the pandemic.
Its like Brisbane Airport who built a 2nd runway that was completed in March 2020 just in time for covid 19 where it was used for aircraft storage ever since.
Actually, both runways are in use now. :) The decommissioned smaller 3rd runway (not big enough to handle most planes!) is now being used to store aircraft.
One thing I didn't like about the old SLC was the walk from one concourse to the other but Jeb thanks for another amazing video your passion for aviation makes me happy I work for Delt👍🏾
As someone who frequents SLC airport I can’t begin to say how excited I am for the terminal. It was so needed for Salt Lake and I hope everyone truly loves it.
Love my hometown airport SLC. Thanks for reviewing the airport. Can't wait to see you come back when the second phase of the airport is complete in three or four years.
I think one of the biggest motivations for SLC updates, is that Salt Lake is bidding for another Winter Olympics. I live in Salt Lake, they subtle upgrades are obvious and I love it. They're preparing for another possible Olympics
We flew through SLC just this past May and it really was super nice. You are right, it reminded me of a mini- Denver, and not in a bad way. I'm used to Seatac, Portland International, Minneapolis, Detroit, etc. and the new SLC is arguably better. And don't forget the awesome Uinta Brewing Co brewery is just south of the airport.
Just flew out of SLC. Long walk through the really nice new terminal, then routed back to the old Gates. Really long walks. I can't wait for it to be a completed project.
Said it before, but these types of videos are fantastic. Love the logistical aspects of airports!
Please travel to Asia, Seoul, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand and compare the US airports to ours.
I will somewhat miss the old airports, with their low ceilings, fluorescent lights, and general 70s cubicle-farm aesthetic. The new ones are objectively superior, but I have a lot of good childhood memories of the old.
ohare is perfect in that case its a modern view of the old times
New ones just keep reminding me of Apple stores. Not everything has to be an Apple store :(.
Same. The new SLC airport is unarguably better but I'll always be weirdly nostalgic for the old one now
I’ve been to O’Hara. It’s not a bad airport.
I grew up with Dulles. It’s one of the prettiest, still, in my opinion.
One random pandemic silver lining: With the drop in travel, SLC will be able to finish all this on budget and TWO YEARS early.
I've been saying something like this for a while - as hideous as the current situation is, it gives airports the opportunity to accelerate their expansion/improvement plans. It's definitely eased "overtourism" just about every where it was a concern, and I can't forsee any near to medium term "pilot shortage" at this point...
@@finalascent
Forget about pilot shortage... It's more like pilot saturation right now... a lot of pilots are furloughed with little chance of a call back anytime soon...
Hopefully the vaccines will get us back to normal in 2021 and the airlines will go back to its original roots and traveling will be excellent
We haven't finalized our Baseline Schedule for Phase 2.... Do you know something our Construction Management Team doesn't know? Need a consulting gig?
ya because their customers (airlines) are bleeding a billion dollars every day or whatever high crazy amount. oh wow success story lol.nobody parking planes at the airport where does the input for this construction come from then? joe biden printing money? yall thinking like a bunch of urban planners: small. slc was fine for what it was but they decided to do something else which makes sense in the 100-year scheme of things, and the timing is just unfortunate. it is what it is as yall planners say
Delta jet mechanic here...have always enjoyed maint. trips to SLC, now I request these trips. The new SLC digs are truly magnificent.
but you're from atl! the mecca of airports ofa ll the airports of all the world
@@brianlacroix822 Yes, it is wonderful to work at the world's busiest! 8-)
I spent about 6 weeks there during the Delta- Western merger. I worked for Delta and helped integrate absorbed Western employees into Delta. I enjoyed my time there but was glad to go home back to ATL!
@@billwalker7556 That was back in the day 😁 I'm with the widget now 👍🏽
I just flew into this airport from Seattle on Delta. I was in awestruck when I got off that plane. The concourse where the food court is located is jaw-dropping. Exiting out, you see all the art work in the main concourse area. Going back home, I flew on Southwest. This could be my favorite airport so far.
Don’t miss the video about our flight back to Atlanta on that 767-400! Here’s a link: ruclips.net/video/N3GF3cJI1_M/видео.html
Yay
Woo hoo a Jeb Brooks trip report
Congratulations 🎉👏 of being the top comment 👍😁 (as of now 😈)
@@itstomatogear6806 thanks lol
Looking forward to it.👍👍
SLC is my home airport and I CAN’T WAIT to see the new terminal!
SLC is also my home airport. I flew out the week it opened. The facilities are great, but you could tell the staff is still getting used to it. Security was a lot crazier than the old airport.
Same, I should be flying out on a trip in November, I am stoked
@@kristianvandehei8757 I made an SLC airport tour/review. If you are interested in watching it and giving feedback, I´d be really happy.
Ditto. I was able to fly out last month and the new airport is the real deal. Super cool.
It's beautiful. Will be leaving in two days through it, and just came back to it after leaving from it yet again before then 2 weeks ago.
I was there last winter and it was SPECTACULAR!!!!
ATL, SLC, DTW...Delta seems to be the airline that recognizes that airports play a big part in customer satisfaction.
Delta made it a corporate priority a couple of years ago to focus (and invest) in the customer experience. It is paying off.
also BOS, MSP and LGA are much improved from the “old” terminals.
Technically, DTW's McNamara terminal was built with Northwest Airlines years before the merger. But at least Delta has kept it as a major hub and in tip-top shape!
That doesn't say much for CVG. Delta really screwed them over by abandoning the airport after it spent millions on the expansion.
AA, CLT, JFK, DFW, LAX, ORD OK IM DONE BET YOU DELTA
Thanks for the tour! From what I've read, SLC airport was designed with the needs of the airlines as a priority. If such is indeed the intention, this can help explain the frustrations many are experiencing (distance, signage). Hopefully, this new airport will adapt to and implement the principles of universal design so that it understands and meets the needs of all, if not most of, its end users which includes the passengers as well.
As a resident of SLC, someone who travels frequently (my Son’s a Pilot for Delta) I must say that it’s a beautiful airport. Can’t wait to see it when it’s completely finished.✈️✈️✈️
I worked at SLC on this project for 10 years before retiring. The planning actually started in the mid-90’s and you’re right - that carpet selection discussion went on forever! I’ve been in that new DL SkyClub already. WOWEE!
I had a layover at this airport when I flew from Seattle to Orlando. I loved this airport, especially the food court and the aesthetics. This is definitely one of the best in the US.
It’s like an even more modernized DTW
That was my first thought, I live in SLC and travel to Detroit often to visit family, Im going to be confused at which airport im at lol
Yes and no. The passenger seating areas do seem larger from the video, but I find the ceiling outside of the main entrance atrium to be boring compared to DTW’s higher sweeping ceiling along with its train.
@@skycaptain3344
That's immediately what I thought... It's like they took the blueprint for Detroit's McNamara Terminal and just made a few slight changes... They are very similar, minus the train... I still think Detroit's is more strikingly posh!
I wonder if SLC will have a "light and sound tunnel" to connect the two linear concourses like DTW too?
Just hope there are no window dots
I go to Salt Lake City Twice A Year Can’t Wait To See It In Person!!
I live in Salt Lake City and I couldn’t believe what they had done, and also witnessed the first flight out!
The few times I flew through the old SLC I thought it was a very friendly and a simple airport to navigate, what an airport should be. Personally, I will miss it, but progress is progress.
I work below wing for Delta... And I know you have made a video of what it's like below ground at Atlanta. But if you can imagine the new technology underground it would blow your mind. No, I don't work at SLC, but have friends who work at the station.
I'm from Salt Lake City Utah and it was kind of cool to see that you do a review on the new airport
I also made an SLC airport tour, if you can watch it and give some feedback, I´d really appreciate it.
The Canyon is going to be a *pain* to clean I would think
Imagine all the dust that will collect on it
Same thing I thought. Lol
Great vlog Jeb glad vloggers like yourself are still able to produce content in such bad times congrats for doing it and keep it up dude hope for much more like it
I was in this airport in June 2011 and this new terminal I saw on your video makes me the joy to visit Salt Lake City once again ...
Thanks for sharing us this video !!!
Great review. SLC is my home and they have taken a good situation and made it stunning and great. SLC is an important hub for Delta and kudos to Delta for their commitment. Looks amazing!
I remember once flying out of SLC, and I remember that I saw the announcement stands saying new airport, and 2 years later, it was the coolest airport ever! Besides the one mile walk, though.
glad to see you back. your reviews are the best, why? there’s no bullshit you get straight to the point.. congrats on your success.
Thanks so much for that!
This new SLC terminal is incredibly reminiscent of DTW in my opinion, especially from some of the shots you took they nearly look identical. One could argue ATL as well but I haven’t had the chance to get a great look at ATL as my connections are always really tight through there, and they are at night
Thanks for the tour, I think this will be my next work place. I love airports, especially hubs. To date I’ve worked with UA at DEN, IAH, SFO; AS at SEA, AA at DFW, HA at HNL and now I think I’ll complete my tour with DL at slc
Glad SLC finally get a modern and updated airport.
I remember my trip to SLC in 2006, I am surprised to find the airport in the 60s or 70s style.
Can’t wait for your review of the “New MCI” when it’s complete.
@Stirtz Farms inc I lived in Gardner for 10 years. Graduate of K-State. Recently moved to Wisconsin.
I think it'll be at least 3-4 more years before the new MCI terminal is complete. The 2023 completion date seems a bit optimistic to me.
SLC > MCI
I flew into SLC last year. It’s a huge improvement over the old terminal.
Really beautiful. It’s my hometown.
I love the new SLC! Ive only been there 14 times but It is amazing! Love my home airport!
Was here for a layover and it's so pretty! I loved looking out those big windows.
As a SLC'er who flies to Minneapolis often, the new airport is amazing. In contrast to the old airport, I love the tall ceilings, all the great eateries/breweries, bookstores, ect. The one thing I miss the most about the old airport, and this has been gone for about 10 years, was the upstairs drop off in the short term parking. You could literally pull up to the front door, let someone out, hit the kiosk, and straight to security, all within steps (and there was a moving walkway to boot). But besides that, this new airport is the real deal!
I went to SLC in August. Sadly I was not able to see the new terminal. At least I got to see the old terminal.
Hey Jeb! Thanks for showcasing our new SLC! Since the pandemic I’ve been grounded from trace for the most part and haven’t been able to partake yet. End of November I’m heading to Florida though! Can’t wait!
When things went south I sincerely thought “What is Jeb going to do on his channel now? I’m glad you are keeping busy! Keep up the good work!
Went planespotting there a few days ago. It’s awesome!
It's a massive improvement for a home airport, but that LEED GOLD status was not easy. My father was part of the engineering company that designed the HVAC system for the airport (Although his group specifically didn't work much on the project), and he said that trying to get the architects to drop the all glass concept and actually get the building LEED GOLD status was like trying to pull teeth on an elk that kept running away.
It reminds me of the new terminal that opened at CLT last year. Lots of windows and such a stark contrast from the older CLT concourses.
Looking forward to seeing the new airport. We moved 2 years ago and only remember the old one that we flew into many times. It was like a small town airport.
Lol
Nice Jeb! Can't wait for the 767 video!
You forgot the best part of the airport, the LEGO store!
The new airport looks pretty nice
Love your videos! Especially these airport videos. Just a thought, maybe come to Cleveland?? It’s not much of a mainland carrier airport, but it’s got a bunch of budget carriers that would be interesting to look into, as well as a very interesting history behind it!! I’ve been spotting there for a while now and have a lot of spotting/trip report (well kind of a trip report style) videos I’ve made about Hopkins. If you ever come to Cleveland, I’d love to share my knowledge and tips about Hopkins with you. Give Cleveland a try! Haha
I was lucky enough to fly in and out of the new SLC last month, and it did not disappoint. I was flying Delta and got to enjoy the SkyClub arriving and departing, and it was such a joy compared to be traveling in such style and comfort even during a pandemic.
I did feel terribly sorry for my parents though who didn’t fly Delta and had to traverse the long trek-not exaggerating!-from the other terminals, especially for my dad who has knee and foot problems. They really should have offered golf cart shuttles for those with limited mobility and/or tight connections.
A year later and it’s still a nightmare
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Love the new SLC! Can’t wait for the new LGA
But most of it is done but more uncomplete
Cool looking airport really nice looking
Salt Lake City airport is really nice
It's our time to shine, SLC spotters!!
I always enjoy your videos.
You have to look into Indy. They have a great airport. I've only had to drop/pick up, but the people I've brought/picked up love it, too. The main lounge of the terminal has a great view of half of the gates, the big reason I love coming to the airport even though I'm not the one flying. Delta has a lounge, too!
I’ll miss the small airport. I live 9 minutes away and now I’ll have to leave earlier to catch a flight because the concourses are so big . Out little city is growing!
Just flew there first of August. Love SLC! Great that they got a better airport!
As impressive as this new terminal is, I think the new MSY and the way they built a brand new airport across the airfield is more impressive.
With the new terminal in place at MSY, there's no excuse for a major airline to not establish a hub there. There's plenty of space for expansion west of the new bldg.
@@n729an2 MSY is better situated than most of the US cities that currently have a hub. It is the original gateway to Latin America, and they are in a better position to regain a chunk of that traffic. It's location is undeniable.
@@n729an2 Dulles & Newark (United) are closer to each other than N.O.-HOU/N.O.-ATL; Reagan & Philly (American) as well; JFK & BOS (JetBlue), hell, Delta got 2 hubs in NYC. Also, Delta just opened a hub in SEA a few years ago even tho SLC & L.A. were already handling the bulk of west coast traffic. N.O. has a strong argument to get in the major hub game.
Moving the bootlenecks from the terminals to the top of the runways.... cool
Look forward to seeing it myself in December. I hope the new TRAX light rail station once completed is more convenient than the station was to the old section of the airport. I did like how the old airport terminals were easy to get in and out of and it looks like they tried to make the new one as well. I will not miss having to make the long journey to the E-gates to board a CRJ200 to Denver, Spokane, Long Beach, or the other cities I flew to out of Salt Lake.
I thought Trax already goes to the airport
@@danielr4640 it went to the very edge of the old terminals. For the next year or so it is not coming to the airport while they build a new station at the new terminal. While more convenient than Sound Transit at SEATAC for example it still could be a long walk to certain airlines.
I worked at SLC airport in the early 2000's and during the 2002 Olympics. We hated that long trek back and forth from the 2 main terminals to E too! LOL We used to argue over which of us supervisors were the one that would have to walk all the way down there every time a call would come in. We weren't allowed to ride on the carts so we'd have to hustle to get there to assist in whatever way needed. It would suck when I'd be in concourse A and get called for customer assistance in concourse E. If they'd had FitBits back then mine would've been worn out within the first week!😄
Never liked flying out of the E gates downstairs either. But I did like the Cinnabun on the corner, along with two Starbucks close to each other.!
Very nice improvement there at SLC. The old terminal was the definition of "average". I think it may be awhile before air transportation returns to normal levels, however. I'm thinking maybe sometime in 2022.
I live in Utah, so I'm stoked about the new KSLC, but at the same time, I already miss the old airport, it had charm and sense of nostalgia to it
Actually opening a terminal during a pandemic is actually a lucky break. It allows the airport managers to deal with the initial teething problems while passenger numbers are low. As they slowly increase the airport should actually have fixed any issues before the majority of passengers return.
Cleaning the artworks and so must be espetacular...
I used to go a retreat up in the mountains about 45 minutes from SLC. I flew in on JetBlue which used to use the A concourse and yeah it was old but clean and A was the smallest of concourses it was nice because it wasn't a huge walk. The other thing that stood out was when I did have time to look q bit further into the airport, the commuter terminal for Delta was at the end of concourse B or C don't remember..always found that odd.. usually they have their own concourse but you'd just walk the length of the concourse and then take a elevator of escalator down one level
Jeb, would love if you could manage to get CLT in your airports revealed series! As always, enjoy the videos.
Might be nice to see his opinion of the hodgepodge of expansion over the past 22 years (and still going...). Newer architecture grafted, onto, or built off of, the older terminal (D-concourse and A-concourse expansions).
CLT has that one ridiculously long concourse which half the time I arrive at or depart from. Walk, walk, walk, walk. Fortunately I always seem to have enough time to make my next flight.
@@CLTmech I know he is based out of Greensboro and probably connects in ATL because he seems to fly delta most often. With that, in NC, CLT is the largest Airport by far and a big AA hub . so it would be interesting to see his opinions
Yo props to you for using my churches full name!!
What a great idea for a series! Love your videos, Jeb!
Thank you Jeb for the video. My spouse has children around SLC so I have flown in the old airport many times, but your video has me eagerly waiting to see the end result
Love the bloopers! I watch your videos and I always think “how does he speak so perfect? I bet he was on the news!” 😂 great video
You should do a video on IAD! The infrastructure is efficient and is quite the art piece! 2 in 1!
This too is my home airport. Prior to COVID, SLC International felt almost like a second home., but I haven't traveled much since as most of my trips were to overseas offices. So I was excited to take a flight inside the US and get to see the new terminal. TSA as has been mentioned by others seemed to go much more slowly than in the old terminals, but it appeared to me that it was because the agents are still getting used to the new equipment and process. I have a feeling it will speed up substantially within the next two months.
The old Delta Sky Club was fine, but cramped. The new Delta Sky Club is huge and feels very spacious. I absolutely loved it and was very comfortable spending an hour waiting for our flight. We went early both to make sure we had no trouble going through the new process, but also to check out the new digs.
As has been mentioned by others, the new terminal does feel like DTW, with more passenger seating space and no overhead train. The walk from one end of the terminal also is sooooo much longer than it used to be, and even though there are moving walkways, they didn't seem to speed things up much.
Overall, I love the new look and feel. Glad we've got a new terminal, and I am anxious to get to flying again once this pandemic is over.
Hey Jeb! It’d be incredible for you to include LGA into your series because of their renovations
Glad to see you here!
I am going to fly there in July of this year and i can’t even wait to see it I be flying from msp and it looks very cool looking to me and I love the new look more than the old look and I been there before in the old airport
Jeb, thanks for the video! I fly out of SLC regularly and can't wait to see the new airport sometime soon. Keep up the great videos!
Hello, I also made an SLC tour/review and would appreciate it if you could give me some feedback on my channel, only if you are interested of course.
I work there on the ramp, great vid
So happy to see the video. I visited SLC prior to this opening and was curious how it turned out.
Also, I enjoy the chill music.
Really informative. Never been to salt lake.
I still miss Western, it was such an amazing airline!
It's still alive but now it's called Delta.
@@billwalker7556 It’s not even close to being the same, Western customer service was far superior. I especially liked the free champagne with every meal, even breakfast 😃
@@one42chrisp Delta also served complimentary champagne as well. According to JD Powers customer surveys Delta led all airlines in customer service satisfaction for decades and was second only to Hawiian Airlines in on time performance and was first in passengers boarded at an airport dwarfing the second place city LAX by more than 11 million passengers boarding. I was sent to SLC for training of absorbed Western employees. I know all about former Westen Airlines employees and thier customer service satisfaction ratings according to passengers was not even close to Delta's.
Can't seem to find anyone who agrees with you! In fact it is quite contrary to what you say!!
Scroll down for J.D. Power’s list of the top ranking airlines:
Delta Air Lines (860 points on a 1,000-point scale)
Southwest Airlines (856)
Alaska Airlines (850)
JetBlue Airways (849)
United Airlines (810)
American Airlines (791)
Air Canada (759)
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is the U.S. global airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Powered by our employees around the world, Delta has for a decade led the airline industry in operational excellence while maintaining our reputation for award-winning customer service.
Following a year of unprecedented uncertainty, the people of Delta catapulted the airline to the No. 1 spot in the J.D. Power 2021 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. The prestigious honor represents the voice of customers who flew between July 2020 and March 2021, underscoring the professionalism, care and humanity Delta people delivered during one of the most stressful periods for travel in modern history.
Delta Air Lines led the way as North American carriers achieved record-high customer satisfaction amid the COVID-19 pandemic last year and into 2021, based on the results of the latest J.D. Power North America Airline Satisfaction Study
Hawaiian Airlines: (87.4%)
Delta Airlines: (83.56%)
Alaska Airlines: (81.49%)
Spirit Airlines: (79.42%)
Southwest Airlines: (79.4%)
Allegiant Air: (78.97%)
American Airlines: (77.9%)
United Airlines: (76.28%)
JetBlue Airways: (73.81%)
@@one42chrisp WRONG as evidenced by statistics.
@@billwalker7556 All I know from my own personal experience is there was no more champagne the moment Delta took over, their frequent flyer programme was inferior as well.
We did framing and drywall there., you do have to take pride in that when everything is finished and done. Long early hours, lots of worries but things turned out right at the end. Thanks
Let's move out to our next project
I liked the old one but the new one is fantastic. Feels like you’re in a great big living room with great lighting and nice people. well-designed. comfortable. Flight from Denver and the contrast, ha ha night and day. I heard that the Denver airport is getting a facelift which is really good
My local airport! A note about bad views of airplanes, it's been extremely smokey here lately from local and Californa wildfires. Hopefully it will be good views soon!
Jeb, come and see the new airport in New Orleans which opened about a year ago. Very big improvement over the old. Unfortunately many of the restaurants have shut down as a result of the pandemic.
Awesome video! I really like the design of SLC new airport...
Way to reboot Jeb “Airports Revealed!” Awesome!!!
Its like Brisbane Airport who built a 2nd runway that was completed in March 2020 just in time for covid 19 where it was used for aircraft storage ever since.
Actually, both runways are in use now. :)
The decommissioned smaller 3rd runway (not big enough to handle most planes!) is now being used to store aircraft.
Wow it is not like I have already been there!
But it caught my eye 👁
Hahaha I think your feelings about the signage IS a good reason to build a whole new SLC. I’ve always hated them too!
One thing I didn't like about the old SLC was the walk from one concourse to the other but Jeb thanks for another amazing video your passion for aviation makes me happy I work for Delt👍🏾
I’m glad to see you’re back making videos
I’ll be flying through SLC in a week, can’t wait!!!!
The new SLC resembles very much DTW in layout and interior design
As someone who frequents SLC airport I can’t begin to say how excited I am for the terminal. It was so needed for Salt Lake and I hope everyone truly loves it.
Love my hometown airport SLC. Thanks for reviewing the airport.
Can't wait to see you come back when the second phase of the airport is complete in three or four years.
I think one of the biggest motivations for SLC updates, is that Salt Lake is bidding for another Winter Olympics. I live in Salt Lake, they subtle upgrades are obvious and I love it. They're preparing for another possible Olympics
Nice video Jeb
We flew through SLC just this past May and it really was super nice. You are right, it reminded me of a mini- Denver, and not in a bad way. I'm used to Seatac, Portland International, Minneapolis, Detroit, etc. and the new SLC is arguably better. And don't forget the awesome Uinta Brewing Co brewery is just south of the airport.
Have you ever been to Indianapolis? The terminal wins awards every year.
Brownsville texas is getting a new terminal this year you should come check it out. Although it is a small airport
Just flew out of SLC. Long walk through the really nice new terminal, then routed back to the old Gates. Really long walks. I can't wait for it to be a completed project.
having flashbacks to the carpet in the north satellite at seatac
Wow. Delta planes everywhere...even at airports other than ATL!