Long Beach Rejects LGB Customs Facility Proposal
Feb 11, 2017, 5:20 pm
#17
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Of course, far is relative, especially in Southern California. If you're going to the OC then SNA is perfect. But if your business is in LA proper, such as on the west side, beach cities/Inglewood, or downtown, then SNA or ONT is 15-20 miles further away. Even LGB is a stretch when LAX is so close.
At some point the convenience & comfort factor tilts back to LAX, which is unfortunate as LAX is neither.
I admit, it totally depends on where you are and how far you're willing to drive. Since we're talking Mexico, I know plenty of people who will drive all the way to TIJ to fly Volaris domestic.
At some point the convenience & comfort factor tilts back to LAX, which is unfortunate as LAX is neither.
I admit, it totally depends on where you are and how far you're willing to drive. Since we're talking Mexico, I know plenty of people who will drive all the way to TIJ to fly Volaris domestic.
I'm disappointed in the Long Beach City Council as well for giving in to this anti-airport group. JetBlue seems to historically have been a good partner for the airport and the community.
I do hope they find a way to keep LGB up and running. I know they do have flights to JFK and BOS several times a day depending on time of year. I think FLL too and probably ATL soon. I wish they would bring back ORD. So it's not entirely West Coast flights. Let's also remember it's a large crew base too so many of these crew members live in the area so that has to be a consideration in any decision as well.
Feb 13, 2017, 1:54 pm
#19
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Sure, I've flown through each of these, but still maintain that LGB has the best and simplest passenger experience. Depending on where your gate is you can have quite a walk at SNA, and BUR needs an update. I'm also a sucker for boarding plans without a jet bridge, and while you do the same at BUR, you don't get the same fantastic views of the ramp that you do at LGB.
LGB is crazy convenient, but i would say given your location, the other small airports are equally as convenient.
Feb 16, 2017, 6:31 am
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Feb 18, 2017, 11:12 am
#23
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Great. Was expecting to use Priority Pass to access the lounge in T-3 for a flight in October. Will have to see if there is anything to access in T-5.
Feb 20, 2017, 12:29 am
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A quote from the linked article in the first post: "You can be sure Ontario started calling JetBlue about 5 minutes after the vote was done, but there aren't any perfect options for JetBlue in Southern California right now."
I'm sure that the management of newly autonomous ONT will certainly be contacting JetBlue. While the geography of ONT might not be perfect, the surrounding community actually wants ONT to succeed.
I'm sure that the management of newly autonomous ONT will certainly be contacting JetBlue. While the geography of ONT might not be perfect, the surrounding community actually wants ONT to succeed.
Feb 20, 2017, 2:51 am
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Doesn't JetBlue have like 100 jets on order? Even when they open Europe/Mexico routes, assuming they actually buy that many, they are going to need a lot of capacity everywhere. They may need to expand to ONT/SNA but I don't see them pulling out of anywhere either.
Feb 22, 2017, 3:29 pm
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Feb 22, 2017, 4:48 pm
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