StarmegaDO 2010 (SMD2) Nov 1-6, 2010 Masterthread
Apr 29, 2010, 9:06 pm
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Apr 29, 2010, 9:20 pm
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I was thinking of mixing classes (LX J to FRA; LH Y back to IAH) - I guess that would be asking for too much.
Apr 29, 2010, 10:12 pm
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This is a great idea. It would make for a more pleasant trip to Europe, would help justify the more expensive Z fare and wouldn't require most of us (I guess) to take an extra day off from work.
That being said I understand what a nightmare this is for our beloved organizers, so I'm sure there's a reason for the Mon departure. But I second the idea
That being said I understand what a nightmare this is for our beloved organizers, so I'm sure there's a reason for the Mon departure. But I second the idea
OS has now given us their offer JFK-VIE-FRA too ^ Will post it during the day.
Apr 29, 2010, 10:16 pm
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This sounds interesting. I'm actually flying back through IAH in CO biz on Nov 1st. I'm sure I could arrange a stopover here before heading back to Phx later in the week. However, it sounds like it wouldn't do me any good since I wouldn't be allowed into the event since I hadn't booked the charter.
The FT awards are a completely separate event and of course open to all.
Excluding folks may sound harsh, but this event taking place in the home country of FT would attract quite a few additional people if we opened the gates to non charter participants.
Apr 29, 2010, 11:30 pm
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Costs:
The scheduled flights
LH has published a group fare for those starting in the US (JFK-FRA-IAH) and we will soon have a group fare for those starting in Europe (FRA-IAH//SEA-FRA). In order to allow some of you to try out a different airline, LX has arranged for a one way group fare (JFK-xZRH-FRA).
The price currently is:
LH JFK-FRA-IAH: 2748US$++ (3128$ a.i.) in Z, 320US$++ (700$ a.i.) in W/S
LX JFK-xZRH-FRA: 1566$ a.i. in Business, 341$ a.i. in Economy
SK: awaiting feedback
CO: no group fare offered
Will you offer a fare on LH/LX on FRA-IAH and ORD-FRA?
Apr 30, 2010, 2:27 am
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Excellent news. ^ Great to see things coming together at such an early stage. Many thanks to the team and our airline friends, and while I share LHrelate's disappointment of not having the A380 on the JFK-FRA route I have to go to NRT anyway later this year so will give it a spin then 
Grateful if you could let us know soon what the fares for the ex Europe TATL (FRA-IAH/SEA-FRA) route might be, though one would assume they are similar to the JFK-FRA-IAH fare, right?
Grateful if you could let us know soon what the fares for the ex Europe TATL (FRA-IAH/SEA-FRA) route might be, though one would assume they are similar to the JFK-FRA-IAH fare, right?
Apr 30, 2010, 2:55 am
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I know that this whole charter is an important part of the whole DO. However, if there were any tour availability it would be a shame for it to go to waste.
If, at some point, you decide to add this option for IAH or PHX, I'd certainly be interested.
Apr 30, 2010, 3:30 am
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With so many pieces in the organisation puzzle this would be difficult to manage. FTers are a pretty innovative bunch and opening a little gap will just invite gatecrashers. The airlines spend considerable money and time to organise tours etc so taking care of 300 adequately is a tough job already. I remember we kept the location of the FRA marketplace (just above LH checkin) secret till the last moment for fear of gatecrashers.
Apr 30, 2010, 5:18 am
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Apr 30, 2010, 5:20 am
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Oh, I'm certainly flying CO in Biz and FC to get to IAH and then to PHX. However, I'm sure they need to have this organized in a way that they can handle it. I'll be returning from EZE, otherwise I probably would have gone for the whole thing.
Apr 30, 2010, 7:50 am
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Apr 30, 2010, 12:45 pm
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Whenever I get all flustered about another case where someone tried to pull a 'innovative' cheap trick on us, tommy just says 'what did you expect? these are flyertalkers like us' 
Apr 30, 2010, 1:31 pm
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Oliver,
Great job organizing this,,, Looking forward to seeing all again...^^
Any chance LH offering TATL portion in V fares for Y Class?
Will LX or OS offer Y class fares as well? If so can you let me know which fares they will be under?
Great job organizing this,,, Looking forward to seeing all again...^^
Any chance LH offering TATL portion in V fares for Y Class?
Will LX or OS offer Y class fares as well? If so can you let me know which fares they will be under?
Apr 30, 2010, 2:19 pm
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I'm so looking forward to November 
I know you're all very busy, but I have to ask if it'd be possible to stay for an extra day in Seattle for same price before flying back to Europe? Us Europeans like to shop in the U.S. as almost everything is so much cheaper!
Will LH also be offering add-on flights/fares to/from FRA for us Europeans? It'd be good to have all flights under one ticket.
November 6
Participants start their their journey home: Europeans take LH 491 (dep. 15.45) back to FRA,
Participants start their their journey home: Europeans take LH 491 (dep. 15.45) back to FRA,
Will LH also be offering add-on flights/fares to/from FRA for us Europeans? It'd be good to have all flights under one ticket.
+1
Is something known about this?
Thanks for information.
Apr 30, 2010, 2:23 pm
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Yes, you can book your return onto a later date. LH491/06NOV is currently well booked, so LH would probably welcome it if you book for a later date