First time using Delta Regional Upgrade (JFK-LAX). Anyone know how far in advance they clear? Any other insights into the certificates and how to maximize them would be great!

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Anyone fly international economy w/ carryon on JAL? Have a BKK-HND-LAX flight w/ full day layover at HND, so want my duffel bag. HND-LAX is operated by AA, so no carry on issues there. JAL says 10kg..

I just had a thought. We need to start a campaign to ensure minorities, specially black people can all have proper access to a gun in all states were gun control is lax.

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Not happy that fly day for me is Friday this week. Another night in a stupid hotel away from my family. Anyone else doing TPA - LAX this week?

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Landing at LAX on a Sunday funday flyday.

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I land at LAX after midnight tonight. Better to get taxi or Uber to go to Irvine?

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Anyone ever have issues with Delta regional upgrades clearing? Hoping to get Delta One JFK-LAX on a Monday afternoon then returning on a Tuesday morning.

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Is a 38 min layover in LAX possible? Am I screwing myself

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Cali for a week. Flying into SFO, driving down highway 1, flying out from LAX. Any must do’s??

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I’ll say it again LAX & BOS have some cool cars. This was a good distraction yesterday.

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Does delta serve meals on jfk to lax in coach class?

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Has anyone successfully used a Delta upgrade certificate for JFK —> LAX —> SYD? Or even just LAX —> SYD? Planning a trip in January but Delta’s website makes it sound unlikely the upgrade will clear

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Does anyone have a list of the federal agencies that don't require clearances? Maybe even more specifically those that are more lax on past use of marijuana.

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Can delta regional upgrade certificates be used anywhere in the US? (i.e, upgrade from economy to delta one JFK-LAX)

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I legit got NO WORK DONE. Thanks lax man- but some of us have projects

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How tough is getting upgraded on delta, jfk to lax, as gold? Wednesday evening

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Anyone have frequent success getting upgraded on transcon (NYC-LAX) flights? What airline/status level?

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Travel folks! Traveling a ton for EY, based out of LAX, debating what the best frequent flyer program would be for flight redemptions (award travel)...

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Tuesday fly day: Good. Someone puking in the stall next to you at LAX and it splattering on your shoes: Bad.

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Saw a lady today be escorted through security to her first class seat (same flight as me lax to jfk) on arrival escorted through the airport to a different exit (lucky coincidence I saw her again)....

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Avis or Hertz at LAX? Traveling for weekend and have status for both

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What’s the smallest airport you all are flying out of regularly? Trying to commiserate with fellow fish not from the ATLs, LAX, ORD, LGAs of the world. I come from Lexington KY

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Been on a long-term project for 7 months that requires weekly red eyes LAX-EWR. Travel is starting to impact my health (getting sick often, constant fatigue). Advice on how to tactfully address w/ SM?

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How much time do I need to get through security in Terminal B at LAX for a 5:30 flight on a Thursday ? I have precheck/airline status etc

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LAX traveling 🐠 - is there a way to make sure your Uber/Lyft drivers have Fastrak transponder?

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Last few times I’ve flown they haven’t asked me to put my seat back upright before landing. Lack of FAA inspectors due to gov shutdown = flight attendants being more lax about it? Anyone else notice?

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Traveling home from LAX today. Does anyone know how the security lines have been? I’m pre-check, but should I be there earlier than normal?

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Can you flex travel for an interview if the price is similar? Instead of LAX -> NYC -> LAX....

LAX -> NYC -> DC -> LAX?

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Did a day-trip to SJC from LAX today and am wondering the farthest you’ve flown for a single meeting?

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No jet bridge at LAX but got a nice close-up of this GE90 in exchange

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What airline do people recommend for the frequent traveler (>100k miles/year) out of LAX?

How are the TSA lines at LAX today? Heard rumors of long lines bc TSA agents are calling in sick bc of the govt shutdown. Just trying to gauge if I need to leave earlier than usual

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If I have a 7hr layover in LAX is that enough time to see anything?

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Caught 2 planes in this shot.
Right: United LAX to BOS
Left: Spirit something. I didn’t look it up. Ha

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Trying to game my flight from LAX to Seoul for me and my mom 👩‍👧. I have MVP gold status with Alaska and A-list preferred with Southwest. Any recs to maximize value or upgrades? TIA travel hackers.

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LAX folks do you prefer delta or American? If you've got the high end credit card do you prefer the amex platinum or American credit card for lounge access? Trying to decide where to put my loyalty.

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i’m a new hire and did a status challenge with united but i’ve heard bad things about the rewards program. should i do a status match and switch to american or delta? based out of lax

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“My piss smells like candy” - male to his male friend at the urinal, T4 LAX.

After complaining that the urinals weren’t designed for “above average men” like themselves

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PSA: for those flying out of LAX, avoid American Airline flights. The airport agents are sizing up the bags and forcing you to check with exacting rigor ... miss the good old incompetent days

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Shout out to LAX for being unable to handle rain. Only in CA.

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