StarmegaDO 2010 (SMD2) Nov 1-6, 2010 Masterthread
#301
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: ARN/STO
Programs: SK EBS, BAEC blue, SPG
Posts: 586
So with YQ i figure the FRA-IAH/SEA-FRA will land at about $3300 (based on the ex-US fares).
Darn, I would really love to do this in TATL business (i guess this is where the best party will be! ) but i have to think twice about forking up this kind of money! I will surely think hard about it, though
This event sounds like it will be a blast!
Darn, I would really love to do this in TATL business (i guess this is where the best party will be! ) but i have to think twice about forking up this kind of money! I will surely think hard about it, though
This event sounds like it will be a blast!
#302
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,001
Yes, the pricing will be similar to the Y (W/S) fare ex USA (320$++). I didn't provide any detail because I didn't see much demand.
#303
Join Date: May 2006
Location: BRS (Bristol, UK)
Programs: LH SEN/*G
Posts: 1,265
How do you want organise those of us who are looking at using CO TATL?
If we can collect together the people doing FRA-IAH (on CO47) and then SEA-XXX on CO on the way back, maybe we can get a group rate with CO?
If we can collect together the people doing FRA-IAH (on CO47) and then SEA-XXX on CO on the way back, maybe we can get a group rate with CO?
#304
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,001
Please no lists here... we wanted to estimate the need for a different grouping via the registration form. That way all flows into our database and I don't have copy things back and forth. The magic mark for a group fare is 10, so if you want to fly CO SEA-EWR-BRS you have to find 9 others. Feel free to indulge in lobbying before people submit their form and we will try to accomodate. Note that LH submits these enquiries to CO's group departments as part of our booking.
#305
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: LH SEN, SPG Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,021
I probably had unreasonable expectations from LH for the Z group fare.
#306
Join Date: May 2006
Location: BRS (Bristol, UK)
Programs: LH SEN/*G
Posts: 1,265
Maybe CO will offer us a group deal on any TATL ending back at one of their (many) European destinations?
#307
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 1,812
Will each attendee need a FT handle? As in...if I have two guests, can I register them as such with my registration (of course, providing all travel details needed and the necessary deposits per person)? Or must I do separate registrations for each person (with separate FT handles and separate deposits)?
#308
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,001
separate registrations please. Last year we added a '_p01' behind the handle for the plus one for better tracking (so if oliver2002 had +2, we oliver2002_p02 and oliver2002_p01 for the additional pax) Also it gives me a clear indication on who needs to be seated together
#309
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA 1P, AA, DL, BA, LH
Posts: 293
You guys have done a great job putting this all together. I'm looking forward to the event and booking this Friday.
I saw the list of information that we'll need to book and maybe I missed it though I don't know what to do in order to book. I have signed up for announcements at the Starmegado.com site. Will there be an announcement at noon on Friday about the procedure? Do we need a Starmegado.com user name and password in advance?
If I missed the info in an early post, I sincerely apologize.
I saw the list of information that we'll need to book and maybe I missed it though I don't know what to do in order to book. I have signed up for announcements at the Starmegado.com site. Will there be an announcement at noon on Friday about the procedure? Do we need a Starmegado.com user name and password in advance?
If I missed the info in an early post, I sincerely apologize.
#310
#311
Ticketing
All,
Just a quick note on the sign up starting this week.
By paying 100 USD your spot is secure. We have a maximum of 432 seats for this DO (2X757). That's a lot, but if we end up doing an equipment change for plane #2, there will be a lot less seats for sale. Also, if the amount of participants is the same as last year (229) we will only go with 1 x 757-300. My point is that we will adjust capacity after demand, so if you want to go, please be aware of this..
So my advice to you is to secure your spot as soon as possible so you won't be disappointed.
Just a quick note on the sign up starting this week.
By paying 100 USD your spot is secure. We have a maximum of 432 seats for this DO (2X757). That's a lot, but if we end up doing an equipment change for plane #2, there will be a lot less seats for sale. Also, if the amount of participants is the same as last year (229) we will only go with 1 x 757-300. My point is that we will adjust capacity after demand, so if you want to go, please be aware of this..
So my advice to you is to secure your spot as soon as possible so you won't be disappointed.
#312
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Silver, AA, WN, DL
Posts: 4,081
Thanks so much again for your efforts. Really looking to go but in the case I'm unable to make it and I've put down the $100 non-refundable, is it possible to make arrangements with another FT who didn't sign up in time (presuming there is a sell out situation) so that it can be transferred?
Apologize in advance if this has been covered previously.
Thanks.
#313
Moderator, Hilton Honors
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: on a short leash
Programs: some
Posts: 71,419
#314
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: USA
Programs: UA 1K, Starwood Platinum, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 982
Folks, any comments on the following?
(No offense to OS, but the LX seats C are better )
As a side note, am I the only one considering this option?
CO: FRA-IAH: 1346$++ in Business (Z) (this request was placed in conjunction with the OS fare, so you may have to take OS J out, CO Z inbound)
Basically, is it possible fo fly LX JFK/FRA and CO FRA/IAH? If there's no clear answer at this time, is there any risk in requesting this routing on the form?(No offense to OS, but the LX seats C are better )
As a side note, am I the only one considering this option?
#315
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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Hoping xyzzy's server can handle everyone booking at high noon on Friday!
BTW if we drop to 1 plane, we're back to 24 F & fisticuffs re: the charter
I'm probably going to book LH over the pond, although like Pat I've done LH C a lot. I'd be interested in LX or OS but not if I'm the only one on the plane & there isn't going to be tommy doing the woo-hoo dance in the lounge before take-off for those flights, which leave earlier than LH.
However, I'm actually going to do a feeder that would get me in WAY too early (but not Sunday early) so I'm willing to do a woo-hoo dance as a send-off for those who do do LX or OS.
Cheers.
BTW if we drop to 1 plane, we're back to 24 F & fisticuffs re: the charter
I'm probably going to book LH over the pond, although like Pat I've done LH C a lot. I'd be interested in LX or OS but not if I'm the only one on the plane & there isn't going to be tommy doing the woo-hoo dance in the lounge before take-off for those flights, which leave earlier than LH.
However, I'm actually going to do a feeder that would get me in WAY too early (but not Sunday early) so I'm willing to do a woo-hoo dance as a send-off for those who do do LX or OS.
Cheers.