StarmegaDO 2010 (SMD2) Nov 1-6, 2010 Masterthread
#256
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,641
Just got the good news that CO agreed to offer a FRA-IAH option. It was requested along with the OS group booking so as things stand right now, if you are taking the OS JFK-VIE-FRA outbound, you can come back on CO FRA-IAH on CO 47. We are holding 15 business seats on the OS and CO flights!^
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#257
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 1,812
#258
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Oslo
Programs: EB*G, BD*G, HH Silver, FB, AA, SPG, Hertz #1 Gold
Posts: 1,056
Will it be possible to only book FRA-IAH (in addition to the charter) and fix my SEA-Europe flight on my own?
#259
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: USA
Programs: UA 1K, Starwood Platinum, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 982
A suggestion: like last year, could you publish a list of participants and flights/routings, as folks fill in the form and sign up? The list doesn't need to mention names/handles; I'm just curious to see how many of us are considering the LX, OS and CO options.
Considering that the price of outbound LX/OS + inbound CO in business is roughly equivalent to the price of LH business r/t, and considering that I have yet to try the LX and CO products (where as I've flown LH C too many times and it's very unlikely we'll see an A380) I'd love to go for the non-LH options, but I want to make sure there will be enough other fellow FTers on these flights.
Also considering that LX and OS depart earlier than LH from JFK, details on any planned events at JFK would be appreciated (just snacks at the lounge, or more?)
Considering that the price of outbound LX/OS + inbound CO in business is roughly equivalent to the price of LH business r/t, and considering that I have yet to try the LX and CO products (where as I've flown LH C too many times and it's very unlikely we'll see an A380) I'd love to go for the non-LH options, but I want to make sure there will be enough other fellow FTers on these flights.
Also considering that LX and OS depart earlier than LH from JFK, details on any planned events at JFK would be appreciated (just snacks at the lounge, or more?)
#260
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: NYC/SFO
Programs: UA 1K*MM, AA PP
Posts: 1,097
Heh-heh... heh-heh... "for a meeting" heh-heh...
Admit it, you guys are staying in Seattle for the weekend film festival, aren't you!
(not that there's anything wrong with that!)
#261
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 47,979
I wish it were... its the mod do, which usually means spending they day in a hotel meeting room with your fellow mods, followed by a dinner.
#264
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 1,950
#265
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FLL
Programs: Delta GM, (fmr US CP/PP/GP!), DL SkyClub, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis Chairman's Club
Posts: 5,162
#266
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
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Europe hotels are more expensive than US hotels in IAH.
We paid 99 Euros at the FRA Sheraton last year - a very good rate. You will not find a better rate than that.
$99 is about the rate we have paid at the IAH Sheraton for past CO DOs. Although some have be able to get better than $99 at the IAH Sheraton with some other codes.
We paid 99 Euros at the FRA Sheraton last year - a very good rate. You will not find a better rate than that.
$99 is about the rate we have paid at the IAH Sheraton for past CO DOs. Although some have be able to get better than $99 at the IAH Sheraton with some other codes.
#267
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FLL
Programs: Delta GM, (fmr US CP/PP/GP!), DL SkyClub, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis Chairman's Club
Posts: 5,162
Europe hotels are more expensive than US hotels in IAH.
We paid 99 Euros at the FRA Sheraton last year - a very good rate. You will not find a better rate than that.
$99 is about the rate we have paid at the IAH Sheraton for past CO DOs. Although some have be able to get better than $99 at the IAH Sheraton with some other codes.
We paid 99 Euros at the FRA Sheraton last year - a very good rate. You will not find a better rate than that.
$99 is about the rate we have paid at the IAH Sheraton for past CO DOs. Although some have be able to get better than $99 at the IAH Sheraton with some other codes.
On the other hand, $99 is good, but not great for IAH IMO. The Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint is only $79/night for the two nights we are there. If that is their published rate, then I would bet for a group booking, we could get it down to the $60-65 range, which would be truly great. That Marriott is only 15 minutes to IAH.
#269
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PEK
Programs: Alas, the Gravy Train Hath Ended...just happy to be an OW Sapphire and a ST Ivory...whatever
Posts: 4,389
Starwood properties:
New York
TBD
Frankfurt
Sheraton Frankfurt Hotel & Towers
https://www.starwoodhotels.com/prefe...propertyID=363
Houston
Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental
https://www.starwoodhotels.com/prefe...propertyID=861
This property is fine, has recently been redone. All buses and activities will originate/be here.
Seattle
TBD, most likely Sheraton Seattle
New York
TBD
Frankfurt
Sheraton Frankfurt Hotel & Towers
https://www.starwoodhotels.com/prefe...propertyID=363
Houston
Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental
https://www.starwoodhotels.com/prefe...propertyID=861
This property is fine, has recently been redone. All buses and activities will originate/be here.
Seattle
TBD, most likely Sheraton Seattle
#270
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,641
On the other hand, $99 is good, but not great for IAH IMO. The Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint is only $79/night for the two nights we are there. If that is their published rate, then I would bet for a group booking, we could get it down to the $60-65 range, which would be truly great. That Marriott is only 15 minutes to IAH.
Hence my earlier question - if at the IAH Marriott you are at the terminal and do not need a bus to the airport - but then you need to get to the Sheraton for the parties.
Question:
What is the location of all of the events at IAH, including the FT awards?