Both of the long flights are at night so I expect to sleep on the
plane. The ANZ "space seat" looks like it may be OK
(LAX x New Z) http://tinyurl.com/lee2ys6
First class is first class (LAX x RSW).
The one little hop in NZ will be tolerable. I did kick in the $20 for
an exit row seat.
Personally I find the layover worse than the flight. We are stuck at
LAX for 9 hours or so. Some of it will be clearing customs but I
still would like to check my stuff and hop in a cab. I may call an LA
friend and meet them for dinner or something.
Ask him to pick you up and take you to a burrito place in San Pedro.
We are on the same page. There are some great Mexican restaurants in
LA.
The one's I liked best were between big buildings. Just a little window on the
sidewalk with maybe a picnic table or two out front.
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