StarmegaDO 2010 (SMD2) Nov 1-6, 2010 Masterthread
Jun 10, 2010, 9:13 am
#331
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PEK
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Jun 10, 2010, 8:57 pm
#332
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Monterey, CA
Programs: UA1K,HH Silver
Posts: 73
Wow, as a relatively new FTer and beginning to attend some events, I am overwhelmed by the amount of time and planning that the committee has put into this event. It seems every possible scenario that comes up has already been addressed or has already been thought of with a plan. Thank you so much for all of the committees hard work to pull off such a monutmental feat!
Jun 10, 2010, 9:24 pm
#333
In memoriam
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Catlett, VA, USA
Programs: UA GS/1K/2MM, HH Diamond, Starwood Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 383
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.
Is the answer to this question posted somewhere? I too am lost
Jun 10, 2010, 9:46 pm
#334
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: San Francisco
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Jun 10, 2010, 10:00 pm
#335
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Between AUS, EWR, and YTO In a little twisty maze of airline seats, all alike.. but I wanna go home with the armadillo
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Xyzzy
Jun 10, 2010, 10:25 pm
#336
In memoriam
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Catlett, VA, USA
Programs: UA GS/1K/2MM, HH Diamond, Starwood Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 383
I'm the one putting the booking stuff together. You have not missed anything. At the time booking opens, there will be an announcement of what to do. Regarding the information you will be asked to provide, we are asking for substantially the same information as we asked for last year.
Xyzzy
Xyzzy
Jun 10, 2010, 10:34 pm
#337
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: BWI/IAD
Programs: UA 1K 0.94MM, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 521
Will we be able to stay a few extra nights in SEA at the group rate? Also, at the launch, Tommy mentioned a SPG fasttrack, is there any news in that regard? I need to decide on group hotels or Hilton...
Jun 10, 2010, 11:10 pm
#338
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FLL
Programs: Delta GM, (fmr US CP/PP/GP!), DL SkyClub, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis Chairman's Club
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After perusing last year's info page, I noticed that there was a 15,000 mile frequent flyer benefit for the charter flights, is there any particular reason why this is not also being offered this year, or is it, and I just missed that somewhere?
Jun 10, 2010, 11:22 pm
#339
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Xyzzy
Jun 11, 2010, 1:30 am
#340
Join Date: May 2006
Location: BRS (Bristol, UK)
Programs: LH SEN/*G
Posts: 1,266
Saturday Night Stay
Will ex-EU TATL tix we request through the booking form be subject to Saturday Night Stay rules?
Just looking at ex-EU fares for CO/LH: Coming back on 6-NOV puts the cheapest Y fare at around €1,600 (a/i),booking into B/M. If the Saturday Night Stay rule is waived, it's only €500 booking into V-.
As it's over €1,000 difference, knowing this probably makes the difference between going and not going.
(Just as an aside - would CO offer us Z on TATL, as LH have done on SEA-FRA?)
Just looking at ex-EU fares for CO/LH: Coming back on 6-NOV puts the cheapest Y fare at around €1,600 (a/i),booking into B/M. If the Saturday Night Stay rule is waived, it's only €500 booking into V-.
As it's over €1,000 difference, knowing this probably makes the difference between going and not going.
(Just as an aside - would CO offer us Z on TATL, as LH have done on SEA-FRA?)
Jun 11, 2010, 1:45 am
#341
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FLL
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Jun 11, 2010, 2:55 am
#342
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,166
Will ex-EU TATL tix we request through the booking form be subject to Saturday Night Stay rules?
Just looking at ex-EU fares for CO/LH: Coming back on 6-NOV puts the cheapest Y fare at around €1,600 (a/i),booking into B/M. If the Saturday Night Stay rule is waived, it's only €500 booking into V-.
As it's over €1,000 difference, knowing this probably makes the difference between going and not going.
(Just as an aside - would CO offer us Z on TATL, as LH have done on SEA-FRA?)
Just looking at ex-EU fares for CO/LH: Coming back on 6-NOV puts the cheapest Y fare at around €1,600 (a/i),booking into B/M. If the Saturday Night Stay rule is waived, it's only €500 booking into V-.
As it's over €1,000 difference, knowing this probably makes the difference between going and not going.
(Just as an aside - would CO offer us Z on TATL, as LH have done on SEA-FRA?)
CO: If we have a massive (10+ pax) demand for a particular route I will ask for a Z fare quote.
Xyzzy has burned some serious midnight oil on the registration form last night, and its beginning to look pretty good. I will post an FAQ here today to help you with the form.
Jun 11, 2010, 3:13 am
#343
Senior Moderator, Moderator: Community Buzz and Ambassador: Miles & More (Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, and other partners)
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: 150km from MAN
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Is the price quoted above (SEA-FRA 1544$++) based on LH491 on Saturday, 6 November? I'd love to stay a day or two longer in SEA but may not have the time to do so.
If Saturday's LH491 is already very full when can we fly back to Europe on LH with the Z group fare?
Jun 11, 2010, 3:41 am
#344
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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We have booked 15 seats on the 07NOV flight. Feel fee to request the 06NOV option and I'll see what we can arrange. (Like last year 
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Jun 11, 2010, 3:48 am
#345
Senior Moderator, Moderator: Community Buzz and Ambassador: Miles & More (Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, and other partners)
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The mini-party flight back to FRA will be on 7 Nov rather than 6 Nov, then? Perhaps the first post could be edited to make it clear?
If we request the 6 Nov option will it be at the same price or higher? (I realise you may not know the answer...)