AA LAX-SAN shuttle?
Jul 18, 21, 7:22 pm
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AA LAX-SAN shuttle?
Any chance that AA might ever bring this back? Especially with JetBlue/AS in the mix to help with transcons, this makes for better connections. And west coast-SAN destinations on AA. Although I guess the idea was that these connections are no longer necessary, and that the market for flying this route end to end is pretty small.
Jul 19, 21, 8:44 am
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Originally Posted by footballfanatic
Any chance that AA might ever bring this back? Especially with JetBlue/AS in the mix to help with transcons, this makes for better connections. And west coast-SAN destinations on AA. Although I guess the idea was that these connections are no longer necessary, and that the market for flying this route end to end is pretty small.
Jul 19, 21, 9:29 am
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Originally Posted by footballfanatic
Any chance that AA might ever bring this back? Especially with JetBlue/AS in the mix to help with transcons, this makes for better connections. And west coast-SAN destinations on AA. Although I guess the idea was that these connections are no longer necessary, and that the market for flying this route end to end is pretty small.
I doubt there’s much O&D traffic, but it was great for connections, and every time I’ve taken this flight and considered how convenient it was compared to the drive up/down the 5 instead, I appreciated it even more.
Jul 19, 21, 11:21 am
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I'm assuming once Trans Pacific traffic returns, particularly business travel. Right now AA can utilize DFW and PHX for domestic and presumably maybe Alaska can handle traffic to places like SFO and SEA.
Jul 19, 21, 1:25 pm
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Originally Posted by metallo
Would definitely like to see it back… I know there are plenty of people who hate connecting at LAX, especially if it involves a shuttle ride to/from the remote terminal
Of course, this is with well padded connecting time.
I also appreciated the lounges as EXP and the long flight to Europe or South America (LATAM) that allows for 6+ hours of sleep on a flat bed.
SAN LAX will come back.
Jul 19, 21, 3:03 pm
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United and Delta still operate the route, albeit at a much reduced capacity. UA being 2x daily and DL just once a day.
I’m hoping that once long haul comes back, AA will revive the route. With SAN-LHR being culled monthly, I’ve been driving up to LAX to take the direct LAX-LHR flight, but I’m usually in no fit state to drive back down to SAN on the return journey.
I’m hoping that once long haul comes back, AA will revive the route. With SAN-LHR being culled monthly, I’ve been driving up to LAX to take the direct LAX-LHR flight, but I’m usually in no fit state to drive back down to SAN on the return journey.
Jul 19, 21, 3:28 pm
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Originally Posted by enviroian
what was the wheels up to wheels down on that flight? 20 mins?
20-22 mins seems to be the norm
Jul 19, 21, 4:48 pm
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Honestly this service was most useful when it was run every 30-40 minutes with Saab 340s. Ever since then, AA hasn't had great schedules on this route.
Jul 19, 21, 6:30 pm
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Originally Posted by cmd320
Honestly this service was most useful when it was run every 30-40 minutes with Saab 340s. Ever since then, AA hasn't had great schedules on this route.
Jul 19, 21, 7:18 pm
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Originally Posted by skunker
Those Saabs were the best! It took a little longer, but I was usually asleep from the hum of the props before we ever took off. Not to mention using the now defunct commuter terminal was much easier than the main terminal.
Jul 19, 21, 7:23 pm
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Originally Posted by Reetmafreen
yeah. I miss the commuter terminal too. No AC, but there never was a need to ever get there early to make use of a club even if there was one.
