Originally Posted by wth
If you are looking at a mattress run, why wouldn't you consider Hampton Inn? It keeps your outlay lower for a discretionary stay and they offer a free breakfast.
Mostly because I like getting 1000 VS miles for my stay. If I could sign up for BMI's program, Hampton stays wouldn't be a problem. I expect to add 28k to my VS account this year.
Originally Posted by wth
Flying to LAX only adds cost (and time) unless you are also doing a mileage run and killing two birds.
I often do my MR's from LAX, SAN, or SFO. I do matress runs at the same time. Two birds, one stone.
I would like to do mattress runs in PHX on those weekends when I'm not flying anywhere.