Delta Air Lines has completed a $229m Terminal 5 expansion project at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Undertaken in collaboration with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the City of Los Angeles, the three-year project involved the construction of the airline’s first private check-in lounge, Delta One.

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Delta One has a dedicated curbside entrance to a private check-in lounge with personalised luggage check, a high-design atmosphere and a refreshment bar.

"This investment by Delta is the latest in our now more than $8bn overhaul of LAX."

A direct security checkpoint from the lounge will also be available for passengers.

Apart from the lounge, the terminal also sports a renovated Sky Club featuring 100 additional seats, new shower suites and renovated bathrooms, updated food areas and new furnishings and fixtures.

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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said: "This investment by Delta is the latest in our now more than $8bn overhaul of LAX.

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"Whether by upgrading nearly all of our terminals, bringing in ridesharing services to pick up passengers, or connecting the nation’s second-busiest airport to rail, we’re making LAX a world-class airport befitting a city that is the global capital of creativity, innovation and possibility."

The airport has also added new jet bridges, a renovated Sky Priority lobby, an expanded ticketing lobby and four additional security screening checkpoints along with new baggage carousels and international baggage recheck facilities at the new terminal.

Delta West sales vice-president Ranjan Goswami said: "Delta has made it a priority to build our presence in Los Angeles, and our improvements at LAX demonstrate the commitment of our award-winning employees to enhancing the travel experience not only in the air, but also on the ground.

"From new food and beverage concepts throughout the terminal to the premium offering at Delta ONE at LAX, we’re creating a range of experiences to cater to our domestic and international travelers visiting LAX."