Nov 13, 2018, 1:33 am

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It seems like we have quite a few are taking advantage of the recent good price on OTP-PHX so I thought it might be a good idea to see if we could put together some ad-hoc meet-ups. I don't want to organise anything as it seems that we are all travelling on different dates and, in some cases different routes, but it would be a shame to be on the same flight or in the same lounge as another FTer, not know and not be able to share a beer and stories... if that is what you want. Of course, if you like to travel alone then that is great too.

So, if you want others to know about your travel plans and fancy saying hi to fellow FTers please post your details and I will add you to the wiki. If you have wiki update access then please, by all means, update the wiki yourself

I am posting my hotel arrangements but if you would rather not do that yourself but wish to post your flights then that is also perfectly fine.

For those that want to read about the Aug 2018 PHX mini-do (quite a few did it!) it is here : https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...ug-2018-a.html

There are some links at the end of the wiki to interesting things to do around Phoenix. Please feel free to add to this list if you wish

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Note: Times are DEPARTURE times.

OTP Hotel Vienna : H2L, Shl (+1)

29th June
BA885 OTP–LHR 07:55 : jfallese
BA67 LHR–PHL 12:40 : jfallese
BA4672 / AA854 PHL–PHX 17:25 : jfallese

2nd July
BA6358 OTP - LHR 07:55 : LondonAndy

3rd July
AA6538 LHR - HEL 08:25 : LondonAndy
AA6480 HEL - LHR 14:10 : LondonAndy

4thJuly
AA6214 LHR - JFK 11:20 : LondonAndy
AA1587 JFK - PHX 16:10 : LondonAndy

5th July
BA5451 / AA883 PHX–ORD 13:45 : jfallese
BA296 ORD–LHR 20:55 : jfallese

6th July
BA886 LHR–OTP 13:50 : jfallese

7th July
AA0760 PHX - LAX 10:10 LondonAndy
AA0032 LAX - JFK 13:15 LondonAndy
BA887 OTP–LHR 17:55 : jfallese

8th July
AA6143 JFK - LHR 07:55 LondonAndy

9th July
BA0794 LHR - HEL 08:25 LondonAndy
BA0886 LHR - OTP 11:40 AlisonB84 + 1
AY1337 HEL - LHR 16:00 LondonAndy
BA0884 LHR - OTP 18:55 LondonAndy

10th July
BA0885 OTP - LHR 07:55 AlisonB84 + 1
BA0885 OTP - LHR 07:55 Jason8612
BA0067 LHR - PHL 12.40 AlisonB84 + 1
AY1344 LHR - HEL 13:50 Jason8612

11th July
AA0686 PHL - PHX 13:50 AlisonB84 + 1
BA6005/AY HEL - JFK 12:45 Jason8612
BA4344/AA JFK - SFO 21:15 Jason8612

12th July
AA 1844 SFO - PHX 16:00 Jason8612

16th July
AA480 PHX - SAN 17:10 AlisonB84 + 1
BA0272 SAN - LHR 20:30 AlisonB84 + 1

17th July
BA884 LHR–OTP 18:55 : AlisonB84 + 1

18th July
BA886 LHR/OTP 0815 Gastrocnemius+1
BA887 OTP–LHR 17:55 : AlisonB84 + 1

19th July
BA885 OTP/LHR 0755 Gastrocnemius+1
BA115 LHR/JFK 1420 Gastrocnemius+1
AA2615 JFK/SFO 2115 Gastrocnemius+1

20th July
AA1868 SFO/PHX 0915 Gastrocnemius+1

22nd July
AA12339 PHX/JFK 0843 Gastrocnemius+1
BA116 JFK/LHR 2010 Gastrocnemius+1

23rd July
BA886 LHR/OTP 1140 Gastrocnemius+1
BA885 OTP/LHR 1750 Gastrocnemius+1

24th July
BA886 LHR-OTP 11:40 : thejohn

25th July
BA885 OTP-LHR 07:55 BA177 LHR-JFK 13:10: thejohn

26th July
BA 4310 JFK-LAX 06:00 BA 1742 LAX-PHX 16:33 : thejohn

28th July
BA5244 PHX-LAX 09:54 : thejohn

29th July
BA4751LAX-BOS 14:00 BA202 BOS-LHR 21:40 : thejohn

30th July
BA886 11:40 LHR-OTP : thejohn

31st July
BA885 07:55 OTP-LHR : thejohn

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Feb 22, 2019, 7:03 am

#76

Lefly

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Originally Posted by webstereo

Any issues or considerations?

There should be various posts about OTP b2b from last summer runs in the Back-back-immediate-turnarounds-ba-destinations thread (I did one b2b and used that thread for info), but I think this is the last report about it https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30586858-post2660.html

Feb 22, 2019, 7:45 am

#77

Wbeest

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Originally Posted by webstereo

Any issues or considerations?

Its relatively simple. Make sure you are near the front of the plane to get to security early in the line and take the transit gate to the right hand side...just make your way over there anyway if you are further back. The security person on the right will need to check your docs anyway and then let you though the gate.

Feb 22, 2019, 8:03 am

#78

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Originally Posted by Wbeest

There are two connection points depending on which gate you used. I think the one you describe is in a newer bit of the airport where the connection channel is at the far right of passport control - the entrance will be closed and either there will be someone there to check your onward bp and let you in or you need to attract the attention of an immigraiton officer to come and do that. Once through it's on to security and then back to airside arrivals,

The other connection point which I think is in an older part of the airport is where you go up the stairs and see the person immediately on your left who will check your bp. You will be sent back down the stairs and then go through security which is immediately on your right at the bottom of the stairs.

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Feb 25, 2019, 1:35 am

#79

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Originally Posted by thejohn

I'm doing LHR-OTP-LHR-JFK-LAX-PHX return in July, with overnight stops in OTP JFK on the way out and LAX OTP on the return. If I qualify by consensus I will add it to the wiki

Add it in - I'll be travelling there in July too (1st-10th) and I recall the window for travelling in July was quite small, so our paths may cross!

Feb 25, 2019, 1:52 am

#80

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ive jumped on the bandwagon 4th to 7th of July

Feb 25, 2019, 3:15 am

#81

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For various reasons, I have ended up doing two runs in July. Just added to wiki.

Does anybody have recommendations for where to stay and things to see while there? I recall somebody at the Christmas do recommending not staying in Phoenix but going somewhere else but I cannot remember who it was.

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Feb 25, 2019, 4:32 am

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Originally Posted by jfallesen

Hi, we went last summer. Having spoken to some fellow FT beforehand we decided on staying in the Scotsdale area (Embassy Suites) which was well placed for day trips driving out to places around the Phoenix area like the Apache Trail, Flat Iron and down towards Tuscon. We then went to Sedona which is amazing , approx 2hrs north (a little cooler too) and the Grand Canyon South Rim (1 night). There's loads to see heading north if you have the time/inclination - this web site gives some ideas https://www.sedona.net/cliff-dwellings

Sedona

Montezuma Castle

Enjoy your trip(s)

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Feb 25, 2019, 4:39 am

#83

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Anyone is Scottsdale last week ?!!??

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Feb 25, 2019, 8:11 am

#84

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I am staying at the Best Western North Phoenix. It isn't Scotsdale but it is close and to the north which is the side I think gives the best access to the best of activities.

Feb 25, 2019, 8:56 am

#85

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Well here's my TPR to PHX
24/7/19 LHR-OTP
25/7/10 OTP(Y)-LHR-JFK
26/7/19 JFK-LAX-PHX
28/7/19 PHX-LAX
29/7/19 LAX-BOS-LHR
30/7/19 LHR-OTP
31/7/19 OTP(Y)-LHR.
I'm overnight stopping OTP both ways JFK and LAX. All BA number flights. Scores 840 tier points and 51,067 Avios. Added to WIKI. if anyone is around it would be great to meet up.John

Feb 25, 2019, 9:03 am

#86

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(my bolding)

Seems the Y fell one row down, as I don't think you're starting a TP run in ET?

Feb 25, 2019, 9:26 am

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(my bolding)

Seems the Y fell one row down, as I don't think you're starting a TP run in ET?

The positioning flights are in Y (cash) with an offer to upgrade for £129 each way. I lumped it all together for simplicity

.and yes I did drop it on the wrong line.
John

Feb 25, 2019, 9:40 am

#88

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The positioning flights are in Y (cash) with an offer to upgrade for £129 each way. I lumped it all together for simplicity

.and yes I did drop it on the wrong line.
John

That's a good price considering LHR-OTP is a SH+ route, 80 TP each way

Feb 25, 2019, 9:44 am

#89

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Originally Posted by onobond

That's a good price considering LHR-OTP is a SH+ route, 80 TP each way

I agree onobond but I don't need the tier points and with exit an seat both ways I can get a nice lunch for the plane, dinner and Hotel for the oneway price.
John

Feb 25, 2019, 9:53 am

#90

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Sure, life is full of compromises. What you get for the same amount seems to outweigh the TPs.