Who’s Going to Dorkfest and #SpotLAX2026? : AirlineReporter

What’s Dorkfest, you may ask? It’s a wonderful occasion created by our good friend Brett Snyder (aka Cranky Flier), the place a bunch of AvGeeks get collectively on the In-N-Out by LAX to take a look at airplanes, eat some chow, win airport/airline giveaways, and be round an awesome group of individuals. Sound attention-grabbing? Listed here are the deets: 

There isn’t any registration required for the principle shindig, however if you wish to be within the raffle to win superior aviation-themed prizes or take a doable ramp tour of LAX, you will want to pre-register for these. To be taught extra about Dorkfest or join the extras (as of publishing, the RSVPs are usually not but open), then head to the principle Dorkfest web page. 

However wait… there’s extra! In the event you plan to be in LA for Dorkfest, you also needs to contemplate attending #SpotLAX2026! It’s one other nice aviation occasion that occurs on the rooftop of the H Lodge Los Angeles, which overlooks LAX. Listed here are the deets: 

What: #SpotLAX2026

When: Friday, September 18th 4p to 9p

The place: H Lodge Los Angeles H Overlook

Price: $25 per individual (tickets are scheduled to go on sale 7/18)

There shall be some nice giveaways and foods and drinks for buy. Tickets are set to go on sale on July 18th, so make sure you mark it in your calendars. To be taught extra and to get H Lodge reductions, head on over to the #SpotLAX2026 web page. 

I’ve attended many instances and though the airplanes are superb, I actually suppose that the persons are what make each of those occasions particular! I plan to be there once more this yr, so in case you see me make sure you say “hi there” and we will chat about airplanes for some time.

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