Travel Hacks

by Paige

I write about getting more out of every trip through LAX. Points, lounges, the fastest way to get there, and the one food stop worth making before a long flight.

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Every Tuesday I send one thing worth knowing. Lounge tricks, points moves, the shortcut through Terminal 4. Short and useful.

Lounges

The 3 LAX lounges worth paying for (and 2 to skip)

Most LAX lounges are overcrowded and overpriced. These are the ones that actually deliver, and the ones that don't.

By Paige · Apr 14, 20266 min

Getting there

Best way to get to LAX from WeHo, DTLA, and the Valley

Rideshare prices at LAX have gotten out of hand. Here's what I actually use depending on where I'm starting from.

By Paige · Apr 10, 20264 min

Points & miles

How to use Chase points on JAL business class

JAL business from LAX to Tokyo is one of the best value redemptions in the Chase ecosystem right now. Here's the exact transfer path.

By Paige · Apr 7, 20268 min

Food

The In-N-Out near LAX that's actually worth the detour

Yes, there's one close enough to the airport that you can make it work before a morning flight. Here's the logistics.

By Paige · Mar 31, 20263 min

Airport tips

TSA PreCheck vs CLEAR at LAX: what actually moves faster

The answer changes by terminal and time of day. Here's what I've found after too many early-morning flights from LAX.

By Paige · Mar 25, 20265 min

Lounges

Amex Centurion LAX: honest review after 4 visits

It's good. The food is genuinely good. But the wait at peak hours is real and there's a workaround most people don't know.

By Paige · Mar 18, 20267 min

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