We've batted this around on last year's thread already and it looks like we've got enough interest to keep this going again this year. In general, this event is about providing an opportunity for miles and points eccentrics and their friends and s.o. to have a fun time attending the Art Fair and having meals together along with some time over the weekend to discuss miles and points tips which has always been very a profitable and fun time.
I'm going to open this up to first canvas others to voice their opinion as to what they would like to do and what times during the week of the Art fair they would like come to Ann Arbor and want to participate in some Do events.
This event is open to all and we will organize events over the weekend depending on the level of interest. Let's at least do Saturday Drinks and Dinner for those coming for the weekend and a Sunday breakfast / brunch.
Thanks to MidTierStatus, we already have the Ann Arbor downtown library free space room confirmed for Saturday Jul 21 from 1 - 5:30 for a time to get together to share travel / miles / points tips. Given the rumblings about more drastic changes to airline frequent flyer programs that many of us may hate, we may really need each's ideas more than ever to get good travel value going forward.
So post away with your thoughts!
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Attendee List
(this is currently being updated in post 112 and following): 2012 DTW / Ann Arbor Art Fair Do (July 20-22)
GrizShel
MidTierStatus
MsEverywhere
Frequent Miler
mahasamatman+1 (for meal events)
tcmaes
goaliegirl and yyzjake
TravelAuto
k2o
nep301
jadecocoa
edotzaue
Jigger
RadioShow
Memsrrw
gpapadop
Upperdeck744
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SATURDAY
Meet for Coffee / pastries / bagels / light lunch (11 AM; MidTierStatus will be looking for you) at: Panera Bread
777 North University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Miles and points discussion 1 to 5 PM @ Downtown Library
343 South Fifth Avenue -
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
(734) 327-4200
Dinner @ 5:45 PM at the Original Cottage Inn
512 East Williams
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 663-3379
Dress Code: Casual Dress
** please note that for parties of 8 or more there will be one check and a 20% gratuity will be added.**
SUNDAY Brunch at Webers, 10 AM
3050 Jackson Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-3636
More Details on the Library Miles and Points / Best Vacation Discussion (Saturday, 1 to 5 PM):
Code:
Topic Speaker Start End Time
Introductions …….. All..... 1:00 1:15
Leveraging Mile & Point Opps Frequent Miler 1:15 1:55
Discussion ……… All..... 1:55 2:10
Making the Most of Delta Delta Points 2:10 2:50
Discussion ……… All..... 2:50 3:05
Break..…….. All..... 3:05 3:20
Maximizing Car Rentals dwbf11 3:20 3:35
Best Vacation Ever Sharing All..... 3:35 3:55
Share your Best Tip! …. All..... 3:55 4:25
Hands on Help w Award Bookings All..... 4:25 4:55
Wrap-up and head for OCI All..... 4:55 5:00
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Coo1!
BTW, to those who need a place to stay for the weekend, the best current hotel deal I see for AA for our dates for a place that has good reviews is Microtel in Ann Arbor at $65 a night.
If you need a car rental, rates are cheap right now. Last year they kept rising as we got closer to July.
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Just a bump to remind folks to post their availability and suggestions for places to eat, things to talk about, other folks to invite, etc.
A good topic to talk about I think:
How do we respond to the changing landscape for air travel and frequent flyer programs?
I can make a case that there may be a lot more value in hotel frequent guest programs going forward than there will be for most airline frequent flyer programs. What do you think?
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Not sure a lot of people know about it, but for those flying in if you do not want to rent a car there is another option. The Michigan Flyer bus service from DTW is cheap and takes you to the Briarwood Maill area or downtown AA.
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I am in the maybe zone due to schedule fluctuations. I highly recommend this amazing event as I have learned Mega millions at this event. I certainly hope I can make it this year. Btw, I really liked the school lunchroom of a few years ago. The bring your own internet was something else.
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Originally Posted by DavidDTW
Not sure a lot of people know about it, but for those flying in if you do not want to rent a car there is another option. The Michigan Flyer bus service from DTW is cheap and takes you to the Briarwood Maill area or downtown AA.
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Originally Posted by Mrp Alert
I am in the maybe zone due to schedule fluctuations. I highly recommend this amazing event as I have learned Mega millions at this event. I certainly hope I can make it this year. Btw, I really liked the school lunchroom of a few years ago. The bring your own internet was something else.
Sure hope you can make it - we had some great times indeed at previous AAAF Dos.
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Originally Posted by DavidDTW
Not sure a lot of people know about it, but for those flying in if you do not want to rent a car there is another option. The Michigan Flyer bus service from DTW is cheap and takes you to the Briarwood Maill area or downtown AA.
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Sadly I don't think I can make it this year
BTW, Hertz rentals ex DTW (even one ways) are 24-28$/weekend days for compacts or intermediates with the AAA CDP 116
Thanks for the tip! Sorry you won't be able to make it.
Delta's airfare from WAS is $220 throughout the summer right now, sadly, that's a lot better than average these days. Trying to figure out when I should book, it's tough to figure out what the optimum fare will be these days.
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