SoCalFlyer97

A frequent flyer ✈, railroad fan 🚂, and public transit 🚌 geek from #SouthernCalifornia who enjoys blogging trips, sharing travel tips, and helping travelers.

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

Thank you @TSA for your efforts and keeping the checkpoint lines flowing during the busy travel times. Had smooth screening experiences and short PreCheck waits this season including my most recent trip between SAN-PHX. 👍👍

[TSA @TSA]

It’s a busy time at airports across the country. Our officers are working hard every day to make sure checkpoint operations are safe and smooth. Know that your safety is always our priority. Respecting our teams as they make that happen is a must.

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

Spotted from the window seat ✈️🪟: #SouthwestAirlines Colleen Barrett Canyon Blue Retro #N872CB in taxi for its short-haul from SAN-SJC as Flight #WN3118.

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

Always fun taking the front window seat 🚆🪟 aboard the #harryreidairport #peoplemover at LAS...and riding solo too!

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

Spotted #SouthwestAirlines Lone Star One #N8660A at SAN getting ready to take off to LAS as Flight 3369. Also taking off in the background was #United Flight 2787 to DEN aboard one of its newest Airbus A321 fleets.

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

I never experienced a memorable field trip like this when I was in middle school. Thanks for sharing @krummler

[Kurt Rummler @krummler]

Hey @SouthwestAir taking 75 8th grade students to Washington D.C. through MKE and had the best experience with Tracy and her squad with our bags and boarding passes! Thanks to them! #karcherdc26

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

Spotted the #SouthwestAirlines Independence One #N1776R at PHX earlier this week. The plane which its livery celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence was headed to BOI.

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

Such a beautiful response from a Southwest flight crew. Thanks for sharing @curleygrrrl!

[✨cc✨ @curleygrrrl]

@SouthwestAir Shoutout to the flight crew on SWA3009 from Nashville to NYC yesterday on 5/20! I told a flight attendant I had really bad anxiety and she handed me this at my seat 💕💕 Despite all the delays and weather, it was a smooth flight and the crew was fantastic!

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

@Amtrak That pic looks familiar! Took the California Zephyr last summer from the Bay Area to Denver. Incredible and unforgettable travel experience. Met great people in the Observation Lounge and during the meals. Can't wait to experience the new long distance rail cars. Thank you!

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

I like this idea: Going through a remote TSA checkpoint at an offsite location and getting shuttled 🚌👮 directly to the airport's secure airside concourse near the gates. Great potential! Watching this story. Thank you @TSA and thank you for the coverage @Varneyco!

[TSA @TSA]

TSA is launching an off-site pilot in @BostonLogan to help ease checkpoint congestion while maintaining strong security oversight at multiple locations.

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

Great progress made with the #BainFire overnight 💦🚒🧑‍🚒 as smoke is much thinner as of 7:30am this morning. Thank you @CALFIRERRU and thank you @watchdutyapp for the live coverage.

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

Riverside #BainFire smoke as of 5:10pm from Corona at 15 freeway at Ontario Ave from RTA bus.

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

Smoke from the Riverside #BainFire from the 91/15 freeway junction at Corona. Stay safe!

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

It's those little surprises that can transform any flight into a first-class like experience! Thanks for sharing @joshdabrams and birthday wishes to you!

[Josh Abrams @joshdabrams]

An in-flight birthday present from @JetBlue? Thank you! This trip is off to a great start!

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

Flight disruption ⏰...but with diligent and motivated crews? Don't forget to mention the kudos when checking with your airline. Thanks for including the positive vibes @Luckyglick

[The Glick @Luckyglick]

When the going gets good with @SouthwestAir it can be great. Tonight my 945pm flight home from DAL to AUS was delayed 90 minutes. Luckily I made the 745 flt 3396 & the flight crew busted tail to get us out, and comfortably. Huge kudos to Emma! Fast announcements, great attitude.

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

A glorious golden sunset seen high above the Championship Track 🏇 of Belmont Park to finish off a cross-country flight ✈️. Thanks for sharing @Sethlvgolf

[Seth @Sethlvgolf]

@JetBlue thanks for the ride this evening. LAS > JFK

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

Spotted again: #SouthwestAirlines Liberty One #N8719Q at SAN last Saturday evening which was getting serviced to make its six hour trek halfway across the Pacific to HNL as flight #WN532.

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

Picking that window seat ✈️🪟 is well worth it in my opinion. Thanks for sharing @willbyington

[Will Byington @willbyington]

Chicago. Wrigley Field. Beautiful weather. It doesn’t get much better! Switched up my seat on my @AmericanAir flight Friday night hoping for this view and it did not disappoint. #SweetHomeChicago

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

Saw the exterior of the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose last weekend. Stayed in the free public areas as I was not able to commit to the inside tour. Great history in Silicon Valley. Even William and Sarah Winchester came out for a picture...thru AI "magic"! 🤖

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

Had a ✈️ #GoAround 🔃 aboard #SouthwestAirlines Flight #WN2121 while landing at LAS from OAK on April 28. Captured both landing attempts 📹. Despite the nearly 10 minutes of extra travel time, flight still arrived on time. Enjoy the views! Flightera link:
https://t.co/Jle0003hfS

[SoCalFlyer97 @SoCalFlyer97]

Aboard Southwest Flight #WN3118 now and spotted #SantaRosaIslandFire #FordFire at Channel Islands National Park. Stay safe! Video footage to follow.