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Four Hidden Pieces of History at LAX

Thanks to Chris Sloan of Airchive, I recently had the chance to take a couple hour tour around the grounds at Los Angeles International Airport. I’ve spent a ton of time at LAX ever since I was young, but I was amazed that I learned a couple of...

Published Thu, Apr 11 2013 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LAX - Los Angeles, Continental, Western Airlines
Cranky on the Web (March 4 – 8)

Delta to add destinations, increase flights at LAX – Long Beach Press-Telegram I was asked for my thoughts on Delta’s latest LA expansion. Seems like a lot of random changes lumped together to look like a strategic move. In the Trenches: How...

Published Sat, Mar 9 2013 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LAX - Los Angeles, Delta
Southwest to Get More Gates in Los Angeles

It has been rumored for years, but now it looks like it’s finally going to happen. US Airways is going to leave Terminal 1 so Southwest can have the place all to itself, assuming the LA City Council approves. That means Southwest can go into growth...

Published Tue, Jan 22 2013 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LAX - Los Angeles, Southwest
How Allegiant Found Itself Nearly Homeless at LAX

If you live in LA and are a fan of Allegiant (or Sioux Falls, Billings, and Pasco), you aren’t going to be happy. The airline is struggling to find a gate to use at LAX, but it can’t. So as of September 1, it is cutting three cities from its...

Published Tue, Aug 14 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LAX - Los Angeles, Allegiant
Alaska Airlines Opens Renovated Terminal 6 at LAX (Video)

Last week, Alaska Airlines celebrated the grand remodeling of Terminal 6 at LAX. Terminal 6 was one of the more neglected terminals, and now it’s the beneficiary of massive investment that significantly improves the place. Take my 3m46s video tour...

Published Mon, Apr 2 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LAX - Los Angeles, Alaska Airlines
Cranky on the Web (March 26 – 30)

Inside Alaska Airlines’ New Terminal at LAX – Conde Nast Daily Traveler I had the chance to take a tour of the new Alaska Airlines terminal 6 at LAX, and it’s a beauty. I’ll actually be covering this further here on Cranky next...

Published Sat, Mar 31 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LAX - Los Angeles, Alaska Airlines
Cranky on the Web (March 12 – 16)

GUEST POST: Yee HAW! Cranky Flier An LA Airports Roundup!! – Aviation Queen The Queen asked for guest posts, and I was happy to oblige. I always like to talk airports with her, so this time, I did a little SoCal round-up. Bob Hope Airport faces...

Published Sat, Mar 17 2012 10:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LAX - Los Angeles, LGB - Long Beach, BUR - Burbank, ONT - Ontario
Visiting American’s Flagship Check-In, Other New Lobby Areas at LAX

American recently decided to revamp its check-in lobby at LAX, and the result is going to be the blueprint for all of American’s hubs. American invited me to come on up and take a look last week. The highlight? The Flagship check-in service for...

Published Thu, Feb 16 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LAX - Los Angeles, American
Video Tour of the New LAX Bradley Terminal Concourse Under Construction

Earlier this week, I had the chance to tag along on a media tour of the progress being made on the new Bradley Terminal concourse at LAX. It’s a big, impressive terminal, that’s for sure. I just wish they hadn’t wasted quite so much...

Published Thu, Jan 26 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LAX - Los Angeles
Cranky on the Web (August 1 – 5)

Airport guide: Surviving LAX – CNN Out of the Office This week, I give some tips and tricks on getting through LAX, my hometown airport. It’s a nightmare for a lot of people, but it’s been home to me for years. Air travel tax refund...

Published Sat, Aug 6 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LAX - Los Angeles, Southwest, ONT - Ontario
Cranky on the Web (August 16-20)

Weak July Traffic Shows Allegiant Lost Altitude – BNET Headwinds Allegiant saw weaker traffic numbers in July. It’s not what you expect from an airline that continues to find ways to fill more and more seats. LAN-TAM Merger: U.S. Carriers...

Published Sat, Aug 21 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LAX - Los Angeles, JetBlue, Southwest, LAN, Allegiant, BNET, Labor Relations
Cranky on the Web (July 19-23)

Airport Effort to Charge More During Peak Times Could Hurt Passengers – BNET Airports are one step closer to being able to charge more to airlines during peak times. This may not be a good plan. JetBlue and American: Why Frequent-Flier Sharing Makes...

Published Sat, Jul 24 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Frequent Flier Programs, LAX - Los Angeles, JetBlue, Continental, American, Delta, BNET
Cranky on the Web (November 24 – 28)

What are Scope Clauses and Why Are People Fighting Over Them? – BNET If you’ve heard people talking about scope clauses and wondered what they are, here’s your guide. Think a Lot of People are Using Wifi In the Air? Think Again –...

Published Sat, Nov 28 2009 3:09 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: US Airways, LAX - Los Angeles, BNET, Labor Relations
Cranky on the Web (August 17 – 21)

Just a little heads up before we get to the weekly links … I’ll be at the National Business Travel Association NBTA conference next week so my posting schedule may be a little off. I will do my best to keep a regular schedule. If you’ll...

Published Sat, Aug 22 2009 3:28 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Frontier, LAX - Los Angeles, Southwest, Delta, Virgin Blue, BNET, Labor Relations
Volaris Lands in Los Angeles, First Destination North of the Border

Volaris brought its first flight into LAX yesterday, and I headed out to the airport for the airline’s press conference celebrating the event. I must admit that I liked a lot of what I heard about Volaris, but these are some incredibly uncertain...

Published Wed, Jul 1 2009 3:44 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LAX - Los Angeles, Southwest, Volaris

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