LAX or Orange County
Dec 12, 2002, 8:27 pm
#1
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LAX or Orange County
I'm going to Anaheim and can't decide to return from LAX or SNA. I have to fly into LAX so there is no choice there.
The advantages of LAX is the multiple flights. If there is any problem with my flight, there are alternatives. The trip would be on an A321. They also have a club.
SNA is closer. However, they only fly A319s and only have a 7am and a 1:45pm flight. I can't make the 7am flight. If there's a problem, I don't have alternatives. Also, the only FC seats left on the flight are in row 1. How is a transcon bulkhead seat on a 319?
I would assume the checkin/security process is much smoother at SNA.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
The advantages of LAX is the multiple flights. If there is any problem with my flight, there are alternatives. The trip would be on an A321. They also have a club.
SNA is closer. However, they only fly A319s and only have a 7am and a 1:45pm flight. I can't make the 7am flight. If there's a problem, I don't have alternatives. Also, the only FC seats left on the flight are in row 1. How is a transcon bulkhead seat on a 319?
I would assume the checkin/security process is much smoother at SNA.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
Dec 12, 2002, 9:28 pm
#4
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I like SNA better than LAX. I usually go out of LAX because of price & I live close to LAX now. SNA is a nicer airport than LAX IMHO & clearing security takes less time at SNA than at LAX. (in my experience).
Dec 12, 2002, 10:08 pm
#5
Join Date: Nov 2002
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I was diverted to SNA from ONT on HP a few weeks ago. I usually fly to/from LAX on US, but coming from PHX, it didn't make too much sense to connect in PIT. 
Anyway, I thought SNA was a NICE airport. If ever fares on US are equal in and out of SNA and LAX, you can bet I'd take SNA if I could!
Anyway, I thought SNA was a NICE airport. If ever fares on US are equal in and out of SNA and LAX, you can bet I'd take SNA if I could!
Dec 13, 2002, 4:21 am
#6
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Definately SNA, I have business in Irvine and SNA is so much easier than LAX, the thought of the 405 in the afternoon makes me cringe. Upgrades on the SNA-PIT flights are tough to get though. I guess because there are only 2 flights and all of the CP's coming and going out of PIT.
Dec 13, 2002, 7:44 pm
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Thanks for confirming my thoughts. SNA looks to be a lot less hassles than LAX. I wasn't thrilled with row 1 but I'll get over it. It is better than the back and once I retrieve my stuff from the overhead, the flight is the same.
I'm using a premium award and snagged the last "I" seat last week. It is now F1 I0 G0. It's easy to switch to LAX if needed.
I checked and they have a RCC in SNA. Hopefully they won't ask to see my UA ticket. Has anyone used the RCC in SNA?
I'm using a premium award and snagged the last "I" seat last week. It is now F1 I0 G0. It's easy to switch to LAX if needed.
I checked and they have a RCC in SNA. Hopefully they won't ask to see my UA ticket. Has anyone used the RCC in SNA?
Dec 14, 2002, 12:30 am
#8
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Boynton Beach, FL, USA
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Whilst I've not tried to access the RCC in SNA, I have tried in several other locations. I've NEVER been able to get in with my US Airways Club card without a UA ticket. 
Doesn't hurt to try, though. Good luck...
Doesn't hurt to try, though. Good luck...