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The Airliner
The Airliner in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California has closed. It closed in 2019 — 1 year after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 45% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners in 2019.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Not Cleared for Takeoff" |
| Season | Season 6, Episode 16 |
| Originally aired | July 1, 2018 |
| Original name | The Airliner |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners in 2019 |
| Location | Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California |
| Address | 2419 N Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90031 |
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| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- July 1, 2018Bar Rescue episode “Not Cleared for Takeoff” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The Airliner, filmed earlier.
- 2019Sold to new owners.
- 2019Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name The Airliner for the relaunch.
The bar was sold in November 2019. The new owners renovated it and relaunched it with a more upmarket vibe.
What happened next
At the six-week check-in, sales were up 10% and the venue was attracting interest from promoters. The original bar closed in 2019, ending Luiz's ownership. New owners Sean Kelly and Monica Blair reopened The Airliner in early 2020 after a renovation, relaunching it with a more upmarket character. That incarnation also ended: the bar announced it would close for good on February 24, 2023.
Quick answers
Is The Airliner still open?
The Airliner in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California has closed. It closed in 2019 — 1 year after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 45% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners in 2019.
When did The Airliner close?
The Airliner closed in 2019.
Where is The Airliner located?
The Airliner was located at 2419 N Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90031.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Yelp · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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