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Larry in TN 06-18-2021 09:33 AM


Originally Posted by Flydafe (Post 3251519)
If LAX based would a reserve pilot have to cover ONT, LAX, and Orange County in the guppy or bus?

All four airports, but you get crosstown pay for each assignment from any of the three airports other than LAX and you can expense the parking cost at those airports. I don't know the crosstown pay amount for the LAX satellites, but it was around $93 for EWR/LGA and it's paid as per diem so not taxed.

You also have more time to get to the satellite airports when assigned a trip from short-call reserve. You'd have 2:30 to get to LAX for a SC assignment but there is no specified time for the satellites. It just has to be reasonable.

Airhoss 06-18-2021 12:23 PM


Originally Posted by Andy (Post 3251536)
No. Those three plus BUR. So four.

I sat reserve 2008-2010 in LAX as UAL’s most Jr. 320 Capt. SNA isn’t the end of the world but ONT or BUR are a friggin hike and a pricy one from the LAX area. I remember dropping $100+ one morning on a 0200 short call for a 0600 go. The only option that time of the morning was a taxi. I was sitting in an LAX hotel when the call came in.

Super Shuttle was your savior back then. It was like $35.00 for a LAX to SNA but they only ran certain hours. Now days Uber/Lyft would make all of the LAX airports much easier.

ReadOnly7 06-18-2021 01:20 PM


Originally Posted by Airhoss (Post 3251711)
Now days Uber/Lyft would make all of the LAX airports much easier.

Logic would agree with this, but the reality is pretty irritating. LAX doesn’t allow Lyft and Uber to pick you up at the terminal. You now have to go to a special lot and ATTEMPT to get a ride. Once you submit your request on the ride-share app, nobody will show up unless you sign up for the “high-end” options. You want a $20 Uber for a 15-minute ride? Nope. Your only choice is going to be a $60 Uber Black. Ride-share at LAX is now the same as a taxi, except for the licensing and vetting that goes along with it.

BG91 06-18-2021 04:56 PM


Originally Posted by ReadOnly7 (Post 3251761)
Logic would agree with this, but the reality is pretty irritating. LAX doesn’t allow Lyft and Uber to pick you up at the terminal. You now have to go to a special lot and ATTEMPT to get a ride. Once you submit your request on the ride-share app, nobody will show up unless you sign up for the “high-end” options. You want a $20 Uber for a 15-minute ride? Nope. Your only choice is going to be a $60 Uber Black. Ride-share at LAX is now the same as a taxi, except for the licensing and vetting that goes along with it.

It’s a zoo there right now. Uber/Lyft prices in the LA area have been outrageous lately because of a lack of drivers. Unemployment is paying more than they make driving so they’ve been sitting at home collecting a paycheck.

okawner 06-18-2021 06:19 PM

I haven't seen any BUR trips on the 73 in a couple of years. Not sure about the bus.

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Airhoss 06-19-2021 05:15 AM


Originally Posted by ReadOnly7 (Post 3251761)
Logic would agree with this, but the reality is pretty irritating. LAX doesn’t allow Lyft and Uber to pick you up at the terminal. You now have to go to a special lot and ATTEMPT to get a ride. Once you submit your request on the ride-share app, nobody will show up unless you sign up for the “high-end” options. You want a $20 Uber for a 15-minute ride? Nope. Your only choice is going to be a $60 Uber Black. Ride-share at LAX is now the same as a taxi, except for the licensing and vetting that goes along with it.

There is always something thrown in to make reserve just a little bit more difficult.

Broncofan 06-19-2021 05:40 AM


Originally Posted by Airhoss (Post 3251711)
I sat reserve 2008-2010 in LAX as UAL’s most Jr. 320 Capt. SNA isn’t the end of the world but ONT or BUR are a friggin hike and a pricy one from the LAX area. I remember dropping $100+ one morning on a 0200 short call for a 0600 go. The only option that time of the morning was a taxi. I was sitting in an LAX hotel when the call came in.

Super Shuttle was your savior back then. It was like $35.00 for a LAX to SNA but they only ran certain hours. Now days Uber/Lyft would make all of the LAX airports much easier.

I might be remembering something else, but doesn’t UA give you 90$ for having to go to an airport that isn’t the primary airport (LAX) for those types of expenses? I thought I remember getting 90$ extra every time I got an LGA call out.

Airhoss 06-19-2021 05:45 AM


Originally Posted by Broncofan (Post 3251995)
I might be remembering something else, but doesn’t UA give you 90$ for having to go to an airport that isn’t the primary airport (LAX) for those types of expenses? I thought I remember getting 90$ extra every time I got an LGA call out.

We get cross town pay. I’d have to look it up but yes you are correct.

Andy 06-19-2021 09:19 AM


Originally Posted by BG91 (Post 3251847)
It’s a zoo there right now. Uber/Lyft prices in the LA area have been outrageous lately because of a lack of drivers. Unemployment is paying more than they make driving so they’ve been sitting at home collecting a paycheck.

I priced out an Uber Disneyland to LAX (Disney's not that far from SNA). ~$125 one way. A shuttle for 3 was even more expensive.

I haven't checked on rental car prices but it may be cheaper for an out of town reserve to just do a one way rental than Uber it.


Originally Posted by okawner (Post 3251878)
I haven't seen any BUR trips on the 73 in a couple of years. Not sure about the bus.
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I've flown in/out of BUR in the last couple of years on the bus; SFO based.

I'll guess the only equipment we have scheduled to fly in/out of BUR are buses.


Originally Posted by Broncofan (Post 3251995)
I might be remembering something else, but doesn’t UA give you 90$ for having to go to an airport that isn’t the primary airport (LAX) for those types of expenses? I thought I remember getting 90$ extra every time I got an LGA call out.

Crosstown pay is variable, depending on which airport you're going to. SJC paid around $50 for those of us based in SFO.

ReadyRsv 06-19-2021 09:55 AM

The bus takes like 3 minutes. Have you ever taken a ride from the lot, it's fairly organized.


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