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Old 07-19-2017, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by beech_nut View Post
You aren't the exception. I like having something to do if I am stuck someplace for a long overnight. I really hope we don't change the LAX, IAH, or DFW longs. I don't mind the van ride either as long as we don't have a really early report the next day. Perhaps they could be changed on longs only if the report time in the AM is before say 8 or 9 AM.
I like the LAX overnight too, but there are other spots we could stay that are just as good, if not better, and a lot closer to the airport. I know there are a couple of airlines that use a hotel in Redondo Beach. Plenty of stuff around there.
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Old 07-19-2017, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by AllOva736 View Post
Am I the only person who is really ****ed about 45 + minute van rides to the airport and hotel because our stupid hotel committee sets us up in hotels that are 40 miles away. We're crew members on an overnight..... put us in the same damn state as the airport when we have a 5:30 show time. Hell at least give us the option of the short stay. FFS people if this ****es you off too , email your rep and tell them it's BS.
It appears you are the only one *****ing about this. I have no issue with the quality of hotels that take a little longer van ride to reach. LAX and DFW are among my favorites.
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Old 07-19-2017, 02:08 PM
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I don't mind the lax, as those are usually 22+ hours. But IAH with a 14 hour overnight spending 1-2 hours on the road stinks. And usually ungodly early in the am. There are much better options for that one.

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Old 07-19-2017, 03:19 PM
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What? You don't like the 0430 pick ups for Long Beach Hilton? I have to agree I'd rather stay up near LAX. I like my sleep!
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Old 07-19-2017, 04:45 PM
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Careful what you wish for in LAX. We stay by the water, whereas many crews stay in Downtown LA. And trust me, the last thing we need is another Downtown overnight. Give me some scenery and a place to walk around without traffic and crowds. (Seattle long, I'm looking at you.)
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Old 07-19-2017, 05:14 PM
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Long Beach & Denver (long) are two of my top five faves!! Does it suck getting up early, yes.... BUT, I'd rather stay there, brew a cup of coffee for the early van ride, than stay near the airport. You want airport hotel overnights, go to a regional airline! I'm done with that ****.

I would prefer the Westin Long Beach over the Hilton, but, to each their own....

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Old 07-19-2017, 05:18 PM
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You mean 1600 dudes with type A personalities can't all agree on the same hotels? No way! Next you'll say some have different opinions on uniforms as well!!!!
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Old 07-19-2017, 06:07 PM
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Just my opinion, but I think Santa Monica would be a much better choice than Long Beach.
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Old 07-19-2017, 06:12 PM
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I just want out and backs, like Allegiant.
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Old 07-19-2017, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by AllOva736 View Post
I think they should just allow you to choose the short stay as long as you request it say 48-72 hours in advance. Everyone wins
This would be ideal. Allow those that need a mall, a galleria, a Broadway show, and a family reunion on their overnight to have it and allow some of us to avoid 2+ hours in a van.
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