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An Alaska Airlines 737 wearing a special livery descends on LAX, as seen from the H Overlook Editorials

Important #SpotLAX2026 Info For You!

Today marks the “unofficial start of Summer” here in the US. That means we’re just a few months away from #SpotLAX2026! As a reminder, this year’s event will be held September 18th-20th.  We have a few announcements to share with you today: First, bookings for our room block at the H Hotel Los Angeles are […]

A Southwest Airlines 737 prepares to depart LAX as a Condor A330 lands. Editorials

#SpotLAX2025: Everything You Need To Know!

Here is everything you need to know about #SpotLAX2025. From a schedule of events to spotting locations and transportation info, it’s all here.

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Here’s the latest news on #SpotLAX2025!

Attention planespotters! We are just over two months away from #SpotLAX2025 and we have some details for you.

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Exciting #SpotLAX2024 Updates!

With #SpotLAX2024 fast approaching, we have updates on the hotel room block, the 2nd annual Opening Night Rooftop Party, and more!

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A Newcomer’s Perspective on SpotLAX2023

Mark Lawrence shares his experiences as a first time attendee at SpotLAX2023.


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Southwest Flight 4695 made a wrong turn and ended up in the mud at Islip Thursday morning. (Photo via WNBC)

Southwest Jet Skids Into Mud At Long Island Airport [With ATC Audio]

Nobody was hurt early Thursday morning when a Southwest Airlines plane taxiing for departure wound up landing gear-deep in mud at ISP.
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The Best Planespotting Photos of 2012

After much debate, the best planespotting photos of 2012 have been selected! Check out the top picks and the runners up!
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Thor at the airport. (Photo by Alaska Airlines)

Alaska Airlines Flies Abused Dog To California For Life Saving Surgery

A German shepherd mix named Thor is smiling today—a big deal since it's the first time he's been able to open his mouth in at least 6 months.
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Gudmundur Karl Arthorsson might not be flying Icelandair anytime soon. (Photo by Andy Ellwood via Tumblr)

A Drunk Pilot, A Drunk Passenger, A Roll of Duct Tape And Two Disrupted Flights

Two more wasted men—one of them an airline pilot—made headlines on Friday when each disrupted separate flights to New York.
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This is a scary toothbrush.

World’s Busiest Airport Shut Down Over Scary Toothbrush

A device that turned out to be a toothbrush caused a partial shutdown of Hartsfield-Atlanta International Airport this past Friday.
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