Originally Posted by
aamilesslave
If your biggest concern is baggage, I would throw Southwest into this mix for consideration. Since it is a short 236 mile flight, a seat up front isn't really a big deal in my opinion. I'm an AA elite and often find myself on WN when flying between LAX (or Burbank) and LAS.
I had looked into Southwest more so because of their later flight times however I have flown with them previously and whilst it's a short flight after a long leg from London I don't fancy being on there not even for 40 minutes [I am however leaving it as an option still for now just not first choice
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Originally Posted by
Dr_wanderlust
The difference amongst the 3 is marginal at best when you consider the flight lasts 40 minutes. Mainline flights for the three are on narrow bodies; UA mostly runs A319, DL runs A319, and AA has 737 on this route. Be sure to avoid the regional carriers.
If you are flying after 4/22/13 then I recommend booking with Virgin America which starts this route on that date.
Originally Posted by
luxury
Have you considered Virgin America -- I think their FC is very nice.
VA would have been my first choice but unfortunately I have to get to LA before they start this route again, will definitely be using them from April though if needs be.
Originally Posted by
Often1
Block time is about 40 minutes, wheels up to wheels down can be as little as 20 of which level flying may be as little as 5-8 minutes. I wouldn't give a second's thought to anything and would simply book the most convenient.
I also wouldn't be concerned about clubs and things like that. There's zero reason to arrive early for a US domestic flight, so you should time yourself to head for the gate, board and head to LAX.
I agree re lounges, normally my no.1 thing would be fast track security and a nice seat on the plane... the lounge is just a nice bonus. However as I'm arriving from a long haul flight and changing at Las Vegas the lounge would have just been a little bit of rest bite away from the main gate areas in between flights
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Thanks for all your help x