Long Beach Airport Seeks Community Votes to Make USA Today’s Top 10 List of Small Airports
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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach Airport (LGB) is vying for a spot among the Top 10 Best Small Airports in the United States for 2024, and they need your help to make it happen. The airport, located in Long Beach, CA, is currently participating in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest and is counting on the support of its community to secure a spot on the prestigious list.

According to Mayor Rex Richardson, LGB serves as the first impression for visitors to their city and prides itself on providing a relaxing experience in beautiful facilities that reflect the spirit of Long Beach. He expressed his excitement at the possibility of being recognized as one of the top small airports in the country and believes it will bring more attention to their city from travelers nationwide.

In order to make it onto the Top 10 list, LGB needs to score enough votes from its fanbase during the month-long voting period. Community members can vote daily for Long Beach Airport under the category of Best Small Airport without needing to log in. The voting period will end at noon on Monday, Sept. 23.

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LGB was nominated by industry experts and editors at USA TODAY before opening up for public voting. The USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards aim to highlight top-notch attractions and businesses across the country, providing readers with trusted recommendations.

This nomination comes at a significant time for LGB as they recently celebrated the reopening of their Historic Terminal building and completed several improvements as part of their ongoing $125 million Phase II – Terminal Area Improvements Program. These upgrades have made travel even smoother from curb to gate and have contributed to LGB's reputation as an exceptional airport.

As LGB marks its centennial year of service, they remain committed to offering a stress-free and convenient travel experience. With air carriers such as Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Hawaiian Airlines currently offering service to 24 nonstop destinations around the nation, LGB boasts more nonstop service than ever before in its 100-year history.

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Airport Director Cynthia Guidry expressed her confidence in LGB's ability to secure a spot on the Top 10 list, citing their previous win in the same category in 2020. She believes that LGB's unique features, such as its indoor-outdoor design complete with palm trees and a fire pit, as well as locally-owned shops and restaurants, set it apart from other airports.

LGB has consistently been recognized nationally for its convenience, charm, and first-class experience for travelers. This nomination is just the latest in a string of accolades for the award-winning airport, including being named among the 10 Best Airports in the United States by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine for two consecutive years.

As voting continues for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest, LGB is hopeful that their community will rally behind them and help them secure a spot on the Top 10 list. With their commitment to providing an exceptional travel experience and their ongoing improvements, it's no surprise that Long Beach Airport is being recognized as one of the best small airports in the country.

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