A dear friend from Austria recently endured a humiliating experience while entering the United States at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). I will tell her story here, in hopes that it will raise awareness over the horrible way women...
A Family Lunch In United Polaris Lounge LAX
Unsure of how the onboard cuisine would be ahead of our trip to London, my family enjoyed a nice lunch in the United Polaris Lounge at LAX. This lounge really is a value-add to flying United and Star Alliance...
Uber Ruined My Day, Saved My Day, And Almost Cost Me My Day Again…
I won’t use Uber for food delivery anymore, but I will still use it in a pinch when I need a ride to the airport. That turned out to be a curse, blessing, and nearly a curse again on...
The Reckless Airport Limo Driver At LAX
All drivers, but especially professional drivers, have a duty to drive safety… particularly at a busy international airport like Los Angeles International (LAX). To the driver who weaved recklessly between vehicles and cut us off: I hope your license...
My Trip To Newark On United Airlines Comically Unravels
It was a late night at Los Angeles International Airport last night. Very late. In the end, I drove home and climbed into my own bed at 3:15 am. But for six hours I gave it the good fight...
Review: Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel (LAX)
We spent the night at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel at LAX. While this hotel has seen better days and I greatly prefer the Hyatt Regency LAX a few blocks away, we were thankful for the impromptu staycation...
$30/Hour Minimum Wage For LAX Airport And Hotel Workers? Fine, No More Tipping.
There’s one upside to every hotel and airport worker at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) making at least $30 per hour: we should feel far less of a need to tip. Might LAX Minimum Wage Ordinance Finally Temper Out-Of-Control...
Review: United Airlines Polaris Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The United Airlines Polaris Lounge LAX remains a tranquil oasis that never seems to get crowded and includes lovely service and a nice selection of food and drinks. United Polaris Lounge LAX Review I’ve visited this lounge often since...
United Airlines Cuts Los Angeles – Tokyo Narita Route Ahead Of Haneda Launch
United Airlines’ promised double-daily service from Los Angeles to Tokyo will not materialize, with Los Angeles – Tokyo Narita flight removed from the schedule ahead of the launch of new service to Tokyo Haneda. As United Airlines Adds New...
Review: Qantas International First Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
Interestingly, the Qantas International First Lounge Los Angeles (LAX) is one of the most divisive lounges in the USA. Some love it. Some call it extremely overrated. After my recent visit, I can understand both sides, though I give...
Review: Oneworld Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The oneworld lounge at Los Angeles (LAX) is really starting to wear out, yet resiliently remains one of my favorite business class lounges in the nation. Oneworld Lounge LAX Review I have had several chances to visit this lounge...
Review: Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Augustine and I had a great father-son evening at the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport, which is conveniently located just a few paces from LAX. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport Review I live close enough to LAX...
Will United Airlines Add More Transatlantic Flights From LAX?
Last week, United Airlines announced that its service between Los Angeles and London Heathrow will go double daily starting next spring. Will United add any additional transatlantic routes from LAX? Beyond London, Will United Airlines Add More Transatlantic Flights From LAX?...
Delta Air Lines Invests In Los Angeles With New Intercontinental Routes
Delta Air Lines is adding or resuming a handful of new longhaul routes to its Los Angeles (LAX) hub, taking a chance on what has always been a very competitive market. New Longhaul Delta Air Lines Routes Added At...
Boys’ Night Out At LAX
The summer is winding down for my five-year-old son Augustine. With school starting next week, I decided to take him to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for a boys’ night out. Beautiful Memories From Boys’ Night Out At LAX...
American Airlines Is Retreating Again At LAX
It’s a familiar problem at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): with intense competition, an airline finds profit margins thin, making the carrier more likely to seek routes with higher margins. The latest cutback comes from American Airlines, with a...
Total Disregard For Mask Rule At LAX Airport
Last night I flew into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and want to provide a few observations on the newly-reimposed mask rule at one of the nation’s busiest airports. In short: it was widely disregarded. LAX Mask Rule: Disregard...
Los Angeles County Reimposes Mandatory Masking At LAX Airport
Masks are once again required when traveling though Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after LA County reimposed mandatory masking across all public transportation hubs. After Less Than A Week, Mandatory Masking Returns To LAX While masks are not required...
Delta CEO And LAX Officials “Caught” Without Masks. Seriously?
My friend Gary Leff of View From The Wing indicted Los Angeles officials and Delta CEO Ed Bastian for not wearing a mask at a dedication for the new Delta terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. First, I don’t even...
Woman Arrested At LAX, Jailed For 13 Days…Then Police Finally Realized She Was The Wrong Person (This Is Why No-Fly Lists Are Problematic)
I’ve been fairly critical of no-fly lists in general and particularly the push by Delta Air Lines to create a new government-run no-fly list for unruly passengers. A horrible false arrest incident at LAX Airport helps to make my...
