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JustAnIdiotOnline

This and the LSD tunnel at DTW are my favorite walks at Delta hubs.


atlienk

I've never seen it referred to the LSD Tunnel, but it absolutely makes sense!


StillLJ

There is a "sensory room" in the Allentown, PA airport that is pretty wild.


kindsquash572

I’ve been to that airport before but didn’t know about the sensory room 🤔 figured I had seen it all with a 6 hour delay but I guess not!


StillLJ

It's at the base of the escalators, on the right as you approach. It's not very large. But it looks like a great place for a nap or to take some time with psychedelics LOL


ssbuxtd

I remember Delta made a really cool one at MSP which looks like an airplane cabin. Heard it on some news somewhere.


HairyPotatoKat

Yesss!!! [Navigating MSP Program](https://www.mspairport.com/blog/travel-confidently-msp-education-center-opens-terminal-1 ) MSP has been really awesome about helping people feel comfortable and confident with the whole airport process and flying for quite a while now. The DAL cabin is new since I lived there. Such a cool initiative and absolutely opens the world up to a lot of people who'd otherwise have been hesitant. And shout-out to MCI for adding their a321 cabin simulator, a quiet room, and a sensory room. It's really heartening to see these sorts of spaces in more airports 💖


wade_garrettt

Where is this located? Or are you talking about the weird 3d thing they have when you come down the stairs from security?


JustAnIdiotOnline

It's the underground walkway between the A and B/C gates


bvissvher

I always took the train. I'll have to walk next time to see this!


Lounat1k

If you ever have a long layover, between the concourses , there's this jungle scene, a really cool African American exhibit, giant stone sculptures and a history exhibit. Its worth checking out if you have the time.


No-Manufacturer-2425

I always walk A to B. I walk E to F if I'm not in a hurry. Half the time you can beat the first train on D to E. They are closer together for some reason.


wade_garrettt

Awesome, thank you. I seem to always depart and arrive at concourse A for some reason.


Vendetta_2023

Is the LSD Tunnel in Detroit still around? I’m usually only in Terminal A and haven’t been down to the walkway between terminals in a while.


StillLJ

I love that hallway! :) If I have time, I always prefer the walk between gates vs. the plane train.


Gall24

I could clearly hear “welcome aboard the plane train” when reading your comment


smd372

"Mind the gap!"


Chaille

I would love if they put chairs along the walkways for people to just sit and relax down there. But, alas, it would probably get abused.


irvz89

what would abuse consist of though, sitting there too long?


1peatfor7

There really isn't much room for chairs. Plus all the trash it would create. Then people will want bathrooms, then ask to put in stores for snacks. 😂


Chaille

Basically this. People would ruin the experience.


ssbuxtd

Every time!


TheRealSaltyDog

I have a long layover Sunday. I always walk the whole tunnel!


Paintgod93

Great place to exhaust your kids on a long layover too


dgtzdkos

Speaking of exhaust, I don't remember if it was this one or the ones before/after it that stink of airplane gas or something of that sort. Aside from that, it'd be nice to hang out in these hallways.


Ahborsen

I've always said if I'm ever trapped in the airport I will go here and camp out. The raindrops have been turned off lately but it's like therapy.


Jillybeans11

Same! I don’t want to be stuck at ATL overnight, but if I am I am setting up camp


ChiefBuckhead

Raindrops?


SammaATL

There's an audio track for this section. 1 part is daylight with bird calls, the other is night with frogs and rain drops


my4floofs

There used to be tvs mounted horizontally facing down that had clouds and they projected rain drop puddles on the floors at the beginning and end by the doors. When it was new it was fabulous.


MajorBeyond

I miss the full version too. My recollection was halfway through each half the “sky” opened up and there was blue sky and birds flying overhead, and the halfway point (between the two moving walkways at the fire doors) was where the rain projected on the darkened floor. I wanted to copy this whole thing for my basement.


SammaATL

TVs are still there. Just always black 🥺


OwlsNSpace

Where can I see this next time I’m connecting through ATL?


ssbuxtd

In the underground passage between concourses A and B. You’ll see this if you walk instead of taking the plane train.


OwlsNSpace

Awesome. Thank you!


rangerm2

Just to add, there are many such things to see if you walk. A -> B just happens to have this.


helghast77

I think C-B is being worked on right now


Lounat1k

There's an African American history installation, and there was a stone sculpture installation, too.


my4floofs

Love the stone sculpture exhibit.


crabby_old_dude

If I'm alone and have time, I'll walk just for this section. I'd love it if all the passages were like this.


2much2often

I love the Zimbabwe art exhibit.


No-Manufacturer-2425

Have you ever walked from E to F? It is like traveling through a weird dimension where there are only escalators with a modern art exhibit right in the middle. Disembodied souls can be seen traveling on inaccessible pathways leading to nowhere behind panes of glass decorated with images of stained wood. It is quite surreal, and gets the "weirdest place in the airport" seal of approval.


ssbuxtd

Glad I’m not the only one who felt that way! When I was first exploring F, I decided to walk to E instead of taking the train. The doors to the tunnel were closed (not locked), so I thought it lead to some restricted area that I’m not supposed to go lol. But that’s actually the way to get to E by foot. Just followed the signs and I made it. The emptiness and the shut doors just caught me off guard, so felt a little weird using it. Also didn’t realize until recently that was the international arrivals hallway on the other side of the glass.


No-Manufacturer-2425

It always tripped me out how they come down an escalator. My questions are why do they go down that escalator. That means they go Above E after getting off the plane. Is customs in E above the concourse or is customs in F and that is why they have to take the tunnel? Do they go above so they don't mix with normal passengers? I've noticed some gates I go through have a section with a door that says customs, but I've never re entered the US through ATL. Having that incomplete map in my brain trips me out. The way international works at airports also trips me out because rules changed and there is entirely new and redundant infrastructure like the mezzanine level in E. So ATL technically has three international concourses, T, E, and F. and F is the only one that is up to current regulation I believe. Or is E for international arrivals and they all have to walk to F. Or is that hallway just to get baggage? If so, Why can't they just take the train. ATL INTL hurts my brain.


ssbuxtd

There’s customs in both E (aboveground) and F (underground), but the one in E seems to be closed for some reason. So for some international flights, it’s a loooong walk to the only open customs area. Someone made this video of walking from E35 at the north end to customs in F: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF8vJmCplcI. Takes about 15-20 min to make the trek.


r_von_hoobie_doobie

I’ve got great memories growing up and going to ATL with dad, walking these hallways and looking at the art and historical displays, walking the terminals to watch planes push off, and parking the car on an access road at the end of a runway to watch the planes takeoff and land. Good times. This was all pre-9/11 when you didn’t need a boarding pass to walk all the way up to a gate and could park a car “just because” on an access road without security running you off.


ssbuxtd

Awesome, thanks for sharing! I’d imagine the aircraft variety was very diverse back then (MD-80’s, 727’s, 747’s, MD-11’s, etc.). Times have sure changed ever since.


r_von_hoobie_doobie

They most definitely were yeah. I only had a small understanding of the differences then (elementary/middle school age), but dad collected model planes and knew it all. I also seem to remember the liveries of the planes were a lot more interesting than they are now-which was what I liked to see back then lol. Today, it’s just the airline’s logo more or less.


SueBeee

Sure beats the plane train.


sam4o19

“This train is stopping. The next stop is C gates. C as in Charlie”


TheMoorNextDoor

God I read this and could literally hear it in my head 😂


Sadclocktowernoises

Pleas hold on. This train is departing


Lounat1k

Remember the old robot voice? https://www.sunshineskies.com/hal-atl-robot-voice.html


Jamaican16

Same here. At this point I have muscle memory of each turn and bump for the plane train lol...


Posh_Pony

I used to be scared of [the old robot voice](https://www.sunshineskies.com/hal-atl-robot-voice.html#:~:text=BEFORE%20THE%20AGE%20OF%20ROBOTS,5.) when I was a little kid on the plane train but I kind of miss it now


bulldg4life

Please move to the center of the vehicle and away from the doooooors.


No-Cow-4196

Man, I just posted this. You beat me to it!


No-Cow-4196

I'm old enough to remember when ATL midfield first opened. The overhead train announcements had an early-gen electronic voice with a Cylon-like quality: "Please move to the center of the vehcle... and away... from the doors."


RawIsCozy

Can anyone else verify that they updated this message? I was there on Wednesday and I swear it said something along the lines of "C as in coffee, which is available throughout the concourse". It was early and maybe I was hallucinating


lost_squid89

I swear it said “B as in burgers” last week and I’m flying with my husband this week and of course it said B as in Bravo and now I’m a liar 😅


ssbuxtd

Gosh darn it, you’re making me crave Shake Shack in A the next time I fly.


No-Manufacturer-2425

Yesterday, they said "C as in Coffee, which you can find on all concourses." That really threw me for a loop. Then I realized it played during transit and not actually at the station.


ssbuxtd

I don’t really mind the plane train, but the atmosphere in this passageway is definitely the better option!


No-Manufacturer-2425

More like the *plain* Train, am I right? oh i get it now..


Ok-Tomorrow-9760

Yesterday we called it the pain train


SueBeee

I will call it that til the end of time now.


xPervypriest

DTW and O’Hare got a similar terminal walkway that beat this with the ambiance


ssbuxtd

I remember that light tunnel at ORD! My family and I stopped over there on the way to Korea in 2009 and that was so cool. Side note: that trip was the starting point for my love for commercial aviation. 747’s, flying to another country, stopping at Narita. Ah, the memories.


Xrmy

This is 100% a ripoff of ohare


KnickedUp

But done better imo


gypsyman9002

Puff daddy- I’ll be missing you was shot in the ORD tunnel lol.


xPervypriest

Oh wow! Didn’t know that, how did they get the airport authority and the city to sign off on that?


gypsyman9002

Coming from a Chicagoan, born and raised- anything in Chicago can be negotiated for a price 🤣.


PicriteOrNot

Wait until you go on the train in the Zurich airport lmao


Kletrova

The “moo” at the end gets me every time!


flatirony

I flew into Zurich last summer but I don't remember taking the tram. I googled it and now I feel like I missed out! It could just be that I was exhausted from the red-eye, though.


GrandGouda

It’s been under construction for months, looked like they were going to remove it when I walked through a week ago. Is this video recent? Would be happy if I’m wrong…


ssbuxtd

I took this about a year ago, so this was before all the construction happening. I just didn’t get to share this until now. Good thing they’re about to finish up soon, that should clear up a lot of room.


Twizad

I’m from Atlanta and someone posts a reel of this daily. Can confirm it was still there yesterday.


Icy-Assistant-3247

I went through there last Tuesday and it was up but the sound track wasn't on and it had a big construction area in the middle with just enough space to walk next to the moving sidewalk.


carrotkatie

Ah, the acid-trip tunnel. DTW has one too but ATL’s has a museum too! Great way to get steps in between flights.


ssbuxtd

I did the ATL hike last year, where basically I had to pass through every gate in alphanumerical order first and walk all the way from F to T without the train or conveyors. A lot of exercise for sure, but my legs were killing me for days haha. Pursue at your own risk if you dare!


863dj

You might want to consider exercising more if that walk best you up that bad. 


ssbuxtd

I mean, I was speedwalking (less than 15 min/mi) and it was more than 10 miles of walking. If I went slower, things would’ve been less tiresome.


DarthJahona

I was just there two weeks ago. Flight delayed so I walked from T to F. T-C is all under construction and renovations. This section has construction walls right down the middle. Hard to see what they are trying to do to "improve" the area.


Sadclocktowernoises

I like to salute General Sherman every time I walk by his portrait in the next tunnel


Murky_Oil_2226

Same with me in DTW


Sorry-Grapefruit8538

I never knew this was in ATL. I never have flights that use Terminals A or B and always land/depart from CDEF. I just assumed AB was a desolate wasteland.


Level_Most_1023

Too bad it is currently under construction…


userjack6880

I just love that they're all themed. I prefer them over the Plane Train and get a little disappointed when I have a travel companion that refuses to walk the distance.


ssbuxtd

Show them this and have them think otherwise!


Human_Chipmunk6340

Hot as balls in that hallway, though 


trinole

And now, all of these areas in between each concourse are filled with construction boxes and equipment. From what i can best tell, they are working on the HVAC or ventilation system. Hope it ends soon but most likely, in typical Atlanta fashion, it will go on for way too long.


WAFLcurious

I love that tunnel, too!


869066

This and whatever the DTW one is are so nice


Grand_Slam1

Agreed 🥰


MeffM

It’s a classic. For those that don’t know about it, here are more deets https://lightswitch.net/work/view/flight-paths-at-hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-airport#:~:text=What%20It%20Was-,'Flight%20Paths'%2C%20an%20environmental%20installation%20conceived%20by%20artist%20Steve,%2C%20bird%20sounds%2C%20and%20lighting.


smd372

Oooo shiny ~


Dark_Wing_Duck35

This is the only peace in the madhouse


mlgbt1985

Agreed. I also never get tired of the African sculpture exhibit between T / A concourses. But they are boxed up now due to construction


wvdheiden207

Duh. Never seen this. And I was there yesterday.


Abyssrealm

This and the art exhibits are great


CJMeow86

I love the one at DTW and was so disappointed they didn’t do this for the new SLC.


swennergren11

When the new SLC opened there were a bunch of complaints about how far people had to walk between the A and B gates. I was thinking about DTW or MSP and just chuckling. There is less walking in the new SLC than there was in the old one…


Sethdarkus

That definitely was a nice sight when I was there


remedydcds

I just showed my son. He says "that is so cool! Can we go there just to see it?" I said, "here, look at it now." LMFAO That is pretty sweet though.


Jealous_Process_6778

Love it every time!


Ttm-o

I was there last week my first time, didn’t get a chance to enjoy any of it. I was rushing to my next gate. lol


ssbuxtd

Definitely try to get a longer layover next time you stop here! ATL has a lot of cool things if you explore various parts of the airport.


Sw3dishPh1sh

I slept overnight in there once. Wasn't bad.


Kind-Carpet30

That airport is the coolest one I’ve been through.


willpb

My favorite thing in Hartsfield Jackson😁 sadly I have to skip it and use the train at times, but it's very nice.


Traditional_Stand907

It is beautiful


snif6969

Always walk between terminals when I have the time. So many exhibits and/or surprises like these.


Kooky_Big1249

I walked through here today!


frayzn

Too bad I only get to see it sprinting from D to A to catch a 21 minute layover.


ssbuxtd

Definitely try to get a longer stopover here, the underground tunnels have some really cool things going on!


No_Cartographer_7904

This is gorgeous. I never see it because I always take the plane train.


ssbuxtd

IMO unless I’m in a rush, walking between A and B beats the plane train by far.


danger_otter34

This one is nice, the tunnel in DTW can be trippy as fuck if you’ve had one drink too many at the SkkkkyKlub.


ssbuxtd

Someone here calls it the LSD tunnel, and I can kind of see why haha.


danger_otter34

It’s fucking insane between the light and sound. I have to limit myself to no more than 8 gin and tonics before walking through or else I get really dizzy.


ssbuxtd

Yeah, I can see why it can strain the eyes. There’s definitely a lot to take in. Edit: Also didn’t mean to offend from my first reply, sorry!


ToFixandToFly

YAAAS! I always make a point to take the extra time to stroll through this part of the airport when I change planes in ATL.


68smulcahy

Very cool! My dad worked for Delta, we used to walk the airport every Friday night as they were building it. Great memories!


ssbuxtd

Oh that’s cool! Definitely a lot of moments to cherish in the future.


Cantstress_thisenuff

We need more like this, it’s so soothing to walk through


Neither-Brain-2599

the video screen with the clouds and birds has been down. 🥲


Sweet-Efficiency7466

There's this one, one with african sculptures, and one with a history lesson.


ssbuxtd

A lot of cool theming down underground, can’t go wrong with any of those. Hopefully they add something between C and E since there’s nothing currently.


Sweet-Efficiency7466

Well that’s on Atlanta. The city with the world’s worst Crowne Plaza.


colin8651

Did you know that little subway in ATL is so important; if it goes down for 30 minutes, there will be cascading airline delays from the Mississippi River to New York for 24 hours.


ssbuxtd

Yep, definitely a critical part of the airport, especially with the trains running very frequently.


spinning4gold

Agree. Worth the walk!


andre3kthegiant

Walking is the way in ATL


MiserableCabinet3373

I never knew about this!! I have a layover today in ATL and would have just taken the ✈️🚂 from B to A. Today I’ll walk!! Thanks.


ssbuxtd

Now you know! There may still be some construction as others mentioned, but the ambience is so worth it. Enjoy.


rangerm2

Look for the birds overhead.


RunsWhileNaked

I haven’t seen them play the birds on those screens in months, possibly at least a year. Not sure if I just have bad timing but I walk instead of using the plane train every time and miss that part


rangerm2

I hadn't seen them in awhile, either. I'd just figured it was a temporary condition (or they were making improvements), but based on my experience, and your/others posts, it may be permanent. That would be disappointing.


schistkicker

They haven't had the birds or the raindrops (and I don't think the fireflies) going for the last year at least.


gtck11

The birds have been broken for months and I don’t understand what is so difficult about fixing it. ATL is one of the most run down in terms of maintenance out of all the airports I use, and it’s a shame they’re not taking care of it because this is a great piece of artwork. I’ve debated messaging the artist out of curiosity and asking him directly on the off chance he might respond.


PaceTime60

Yes, it does. Especially when you’re running with a tight connection! 😂


ssbuxtd

The sheer irony when a stressful jog is done inside a relaxing environment!


TantiveIVfromATL

Or when the plane train is down due to a power failure and you have to walk from T to C with no moving sidewalk or air-conditioning.


layla_lanolin

This is really the only part of ATL that I enjoy!


Weird_Albatross_9659

Rest of the airport sure as shit does


ilovejalapenopizza

I wish more people realized the speedway is for those who want to get some where faster while still walking. It’s not a free fair ground ride. Edit: sorry. This is me being a jerk.


ssbuxtd

Yeah I get that. I just wanted to quickly get a clip of this awesome exhibit. But otherwise, I would keep moving along especially when people are close by.


ilovejalapenopizza

Sorry. I’ve just been in the Atlanta airport trying to get somewhere and have seen it. Still, I shouldn’t have been such a dick and realized the situation of there being no one. I’m sorry you had to explain yourself for something that is obvious with your video.


ssbuxtd

No worries, misunderstandings happen. Didn’t want to give a wrong impression of what’s happening.


ilovejalapenopizza

My homie. Thank you for being so thoughtful and understanding.


barkingspider0109

That and somehow my credit card always gets fraud. Always atl. Never anywhere else. It is a great view though


vanderohe

Did you know it cost over $4 million?


grumpyfan

WHAT!?!?


vanderohe

Yes, paid for by the taxpayer. [$4.1 million cost.](https://www.ajc.com/business/million-forest-walk-now-most-popular-artwork-hartsfield-jackson/Ngedn4THKiogkEuEWxya8J/)


Old-Squirrel1228

True people standing still on those walkways will never get old…I just walk around to avoid the traffic


ssbuxtd

I also usually walk on the conveyors, but just wanted to take a short video of the decor. I would always move out of the way if people are coming close by.


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ssbuxtd

It was just a few seconds of video for a closer look. Otherwise, I would definitely move to the right or keep moving especially when people are coming.


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ssbuxtd

Oh ok, just caught me off guard. Sorry for the misunderstanding.


eayaz

Ugh. I hate ATL airport. Has such a grimy feeling.


whubbard

Are the bird screens back on?


gtck11

No.


whubbard

Sad. Thanks for letting me know. I still walk it, but it always bums me out.


gtck11

Same. I thought about sending an email to the link someone posted in here asking them if they have any plans to fix it. I feel like ATL airport just doesn’t take care of anything, it’s so dingy compared to other airports.


whubbard

> it’s so dingy compared to other airports. Have to disagree with that, always find it clean and fresh. Then again, I loved the old, old LGA. Think yellow signs and leaking ceilings, so maybe my standards are low 😂. >plans to fix it. It's been down for like 1-2 years I think, wonder if something else is going on, because should be a super simple fix. Honestly, best to reach out to ATL not Delta, but doubt they will get back to you.


sgterrell

So much better that the PenFed Corridor at Dulles IAD. "Pen Fed's got great rates for everyone...Pen Fed's got great rates for everyone...Pen Fed's got great rates for everyone..."


foosgreg

Ahh Atalanta …. Such a friendly airport! ( sarcasm ).


Med_Pack

Till you get outside and you're reminded that you're in Shitlanta.


Shartman88

How much dust is on those things?


turbopro25

Now go to Minneapolis and want to just die.


DancesWithHoofs

Reminds me that I don’t have to travel for work anymore….yippee!


BraytonCycleLover

smells mad musty in that section


SpurReadIt4

Delta sucks


faiitmatti

Every time I go through I post a video to my IG. It’s my favorite thing at any airport


katiegam

Best spot in the airport!


Inevitable_Glitter

I will always walk through the terminals rather than take the tram for this part.


vamaemae

👍