Join me, Mike, Brad, Rocky, Sriram, James, Kyle and other frequent flyers this Saturday at the Westin Los Angeles near LAX from 6pm to 8pm. RSVP here Meet and mingle with others from the travel industry, talk points and...
Ontario, CA Fights for Control of ONT Airport
Southern California’s Inland Empire is a vast sprawl of affordable housing and big box stores east of Los Angeles that also is home to Ontario International Airport (ONT). The once-bustling airport now looks like a ghost town at most...
The Perfect End to a LAX Mileage Run
I mentioned last week that I had to take a last-minute year-end mileage run from LA to Boston on December 30th in order to secure the 5K miles necessary to push me over the 150K EQM mark. The trip...
No More Bumps on United Airlines for Me
My United redeye flight to Philadephia Monday turned out to be oversold. But I did not take a bump. It simply wasn’t worth the effort, a stark change in the post-merger world. Overnight bumps used to be an incredible...
Meltdown at LAX: “United Business Isn’t Our Business”
It turned out that my flight to Chicago this morning on United Airlines was oversold and three volunteers were needed. After some negotiation, I offered to give up my seat, despite the meager $250 in compensation being offered. But...
Free Wi-Fi Coming to LAX in July
After years of gouging–yes, gouging–customers wishing to access internet at Los Angeles International Airport, T-Mobile’s reign ends next month and the LA City Council has voted to make internet free for all passengers. LA City Council’s Trade, Commerce, and...
Bribed TSA Officer Conspires with Drug Smuggler at LAX…9 Times!
I wish I could say I am surprised, but I am not: a Transportation Security Administration Officer at Los Angeles International Airport was busted on Sunday for aiding and abetting a drug smuggler sneak 15lbs of marijuana past security....
Awesome Twilight Landing at LAX
I may be in Frankfurt for the time being, but LAX will always be my “home” airport. Earlier today, a colleague e-mailed me the video below and I was so enamored by it I felt the need to share it with...
Earn Triple Miles on Delta Transcons
For nonstop flights between LAX/SFO and JFK from September 1st through December 31st, Delta is offering triple redeemable miles on BusinessElite and select economy fares. Economy fares included in the offer are only Y, B, and M so forget...
"Theme Building" Observation Deck at LAX Reopens on July 10
Anyone who has visited LAX will recognize the iconic Jetson-esque structure (officially called the “Theme Building”) in the center of airport that houses the Encounter Restaurant. What you may not have known is that above the restaurant sits an...
