Frequent Traveler University was fantastic, but I caught a horrible cold and my post-writing juices have stalled. So… while I wallow in my own pity and recover, check out this floater of a DC-10 landing at LAX. I’ve never seen an aircraft touch down that far along runway 25L. P.S. I’ll reply to the many…
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Review: American’s Flagship Check-In and Lounge at LAX
On Monday, I toured American Airlines’ Flagship Check-In at LAX for a CNBC post that was published yesterday. It’s a very nice and exclusive benefit for Concierge Key members, international first class fliers on American (or any oneworld carrier) and those flying first from LAX to JFK or Miami on American’s three cabin birds. And…
Flight Review: Virgin America First Class Los Angeles to Seattle
I’ve wanted to try Virgin America since they launched service, but was always so focused on spending my dollars where I had elite status. I decided to finally give them a try this past Fourth of July weekend on a quick trip to Seattle. And with the relatively low First Class fares they had on…
Southwest’s bag fees, US Airways’ Wi-Fi, Lufthansa’s 747-8s, JAL’s 787s, O’Hare’s new runway and other news
In other airline, hotel and travel industry news last week… Southwest Airlines acquired AirTran in May last year and received a single operating certificate from the FAA last month, but each carrier remains an independent operation for the time being meaning AirTran’s baggage and other fees will remain intact. Unlike the relatively faster integration between…
Video: Asiana Airlines First Class from Los Angeles to Seoul-Incheon Airport
I finally edited down the immense amount of video I took on my recent Asiana Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Seoul, South Korea. Here’s the result… I hope you like it:
Asiana Airlines Trip Report: OZ 202 Seoul-Incheon to Los Angeles
Asiana Airlines Trip Report: Introduction & Itinerary Asiana Airlines Trip Report: Check-in & Star Alliance First Class Lounge LAX Asiana Airlines Trip Report: OZ 201 Los Angeles to Seoul-Incheon Asiana Airlines Trip Report: OZ 723 Seoul-Incheon to Hong Kong Asiana Airlines Trip Report: Check-in & CNAC Lounge Hong Kong Asiana Airlines Trip Report: Singapore Airlines…
CX Trip Report: Cathay Pacific flight 884 Hong Kong-Los Angeles
CX Trip Report: Introduction & American Airlines flight to San Francisco CX Trip Report: Check-in and British Airways’ Terraces Lounge San Francisco Airport CX Trip Report: Cathay Pacific flight 879 San Francisco-Hong Kong CX Trip Report: Amenity Kit Review – Cathay Pacific First Class men’s kit CX Trip Report: Cathay Pacific “The Arrival†lounge Hong…
American Airlines & United Airlines protecting their Los Angeles market share
Back in March I blogged about American Airlines’ expansion out of Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and wondered if United Airlines would respond with beefing up service and/or offer bonus mile opportunities. With the exception of bonus miles to Chicago, courtesy of Virgin America’s entry to ORD, no additional bonus offers have come through on United.…
Review: Los Angeles International Airport Observation Deck
A couple of weeks ago I volunteered my seat off a United Airlines flight and had a bit of time to explore the Observation Deck atop the Encounter Restaurant at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Situated in the center of the terminal area, it had been closed for several years after 9/11, but has since reopened…
The United Airlines Tulip gets a star at the Los Angeles Airport
Anyone who flies United Airlines with any regularity out of LAX has probably seen the wall of photographs just before you reach the Red Carpet Club in Terminal 7. Named “United’s Stars in the Friendly Skies,†it’s a nice way for United to recognize their employees who work at the airport, both frontline and behind-the-scenes.…