HAWAIIAN AIRLINES - HONOLULU TO LONG BEACH

When visiting Los Angeles, the only way for me is flying into Long Beach rather than LAX.  While the plane is smaller and they don't have lay flat seats, the ease of getting off the plane and walking across the street to pick up a rental car beats the crowds and chaos of Los Angeles.  Love the Long Beach airport!  As for Hawaiian Air, the service was good but basic in First Class.  Best part of the flight is the Sparkling Wine served prior to takeoff.  The food is terrible with a Beef Brisket being covered in seaweed.  Hate this.  My Wife didn't care for the meal so she ordered Cup Noodles and was charged $8 in First Class.  I ordered the Cheese Platter and paid $10 or $12 for the small serving.  While I love Hawaiian Airlines, they need to up their game on service and food in First Class.  They charge big money for these seats and then ding you for a Cup Noodles.

LEAVING BEAUTIFUL HONOLULU

SMALLER SEATS THAT DO NOT LAY FLAT

OFF TO LONG BEACH AND AVOIDING LAX

FIRST CLASS MENU

HAD TO PAY EXTRA FOR THE CHEESE IN FIRST CLASS

FIRST CLASS MEAL

GRILLED PAPAYA SALAD

CURRIED BRAISED BEEF BRISKET COVERED IN FURAKAKE

BEST PART OF THIS MEAL IS THE SALT AND PEPPER ALOHA SHIRT

RAINBOW CAKE

HAD TO PAY $8 FOR CUP NOODLES IN FIRST CLASS

ARRIVAL IN LONG BEACH

STRESS FREE LONG BEACH AIRPORT

LONG BEACH AIRPORT IS THE BEST WAY TO VISIT L.A.