Nov 13, 2018, 1:33 am
Last edit by: jfallesen
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
Things to do
Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Phoenix
Top hikes in the Phoenix area
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation - Taliesin West
Heard Museum
Museum of Musical Instruments
Arizona Rattlers Football Team
Titan Missile Museum
Pima Air & Space Museum
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
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
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
Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Phoenix
Top hikes in the Phoenix area
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation - Taliesin West
Heard Museum
Museum of Musical Instruments
Arizona Rattlers Football Team
Titan Missile Museum
Pima Air & Space Museum
OTP-PHX TP runs in April 2019 Meet Up Thread
Feb 25, 2019, 9:54 am
#91
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Can I ask a rather basic question... what are the best exit row seats on these OTP flights? I am very confused as to whether that are rows 10,11,12 and what the criteria is. I have avoided exit rows altogether as I don't want a seat that does not recline especially if the seat in front does (in yer face so to speak). I currently have seats 8F and 9F.
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Mar 5, 2019, 2:31 pm
#92
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Another basic question! I don't know the right place to ask it, but it does relate to the OTP-PHX run, which I'm doing over the Easter weekend, so I'll try here first!
I've never flown on AA before, but I've three domestic flights with them over the trip (the rest are BA operated) so, my question is: how strict are they on cabin baggage size? My trusty carry-on has never been measured in all my travels around Europe and parts east, but is a bit bigger than AA's stated limits (mainly in the width). For those with domestic US AA experience, is this going to be an issue?
I've never flown on AA before, but I've three domestic flights with them over the trip (the rest are BA operated) so, my question is: how strict are they on cabin baggage size? My trusty carry-on has never been measured in all my travels around Europe and parts east, but is a bit bigger than AA's stated limits (mainly in the width). For those with domestic US AA experience, is this going to be an issue?
Mar 5, 2019, 3:49 pm
#93
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Another basic question! I don't know the right place to ask it, but it does relate to the OTP-PHX run, which I'm doing over the Easter weekend, so I'll try here first!
I've never flown on AA before, but I've three domestic flights with them over the trip (the rest are BA operated) so, my question is: how strict are they on cabin baggage size? My trusty carry-on has never been measured in all my travels around Europe and parts east, but is a bit bigger than AA's stated limits (mainly in the width). For those with domestic US AA experience, is this going to be an issue?
I've never flown on AA before, but I've three domestic flights with them over the trip (the rest are BA operated) so, my question is: how strict are they on cabin baggage size? My trusty carry-on has never been measured in all my travels around Europe and parts east, but is a bit bigger than AA's stated limits (mainly in the width). For those with domestic US AA experience, is this going to be an issue?
If you are in First/Business you will probably not have a problem ( unless on a regional jet where space is very limited and youtr bag will be valet checked prior to boarding the aircraft and returned after you leave the aircraft at your destination). you will probably be surprised at what does come on as hand baggage)
Regards
TBS
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Mar 5, 2019, 4:02 pm
#94
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Hi,
If you are in First/Business you will probably not have a problem ( unless on a regional jet where space is very limited and youtr bag will be valet checked prior to boarding the aircraft and returned after you leave the aircraft at your destination)
Regards
TBS
If you are in First/Business you will probably not have a problem ( unless on a regional jet where space is very limited and youtr bag will be valet checked prior to boarding the aircraft and returned after you leave the aircraft at your destination)
Regards
TBS
Mar 6, 2019, 12:38 am
#95
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: AMS-IST
Posts: 256
I've been looking for info on hotels near OTP due to an early start. I know they were discussed in earlier threads about this fare but can't seem to find them. Can anyone help?
And thanks for the suggestion here to stay in Scottsdale. Will have a look there!
And thanks for the suggestion here to stay in Scottsdale. Will have a look there!
Mar 6, 2019, 12:43 am
#96
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I'm staying at the Vienna House.
Mar 6, 2019, 12:46 am
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John
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Mar 6, 2019, 12:51 am
#98
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I've stayed at Vienna House twice. It's comfortable, good value for money and an easy walk to/from the airport (about ten minutes from terminal to hotel - no need to wait for the hotel shuttle).
Mar 6, 2019, 1:25 am
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Me too.. Was €68 as a prepaid offer. Found them very friendly via email in arranging my transfers. Staying there on 16th of April so cant comment on the accommodation but will revisit this thread to update during my TP run.
As a side note I am also staying in the Hilton at Helsinki airport on points (40k) for one night on the way out and paid about Ł130 for the reverse shuffle on the way home. In the US we are booked into Hilton Garden Inn at Phoenix Airport (not the North one) at about $100 a night.
As a side note I am also staying in the Hilton at Helsinki airport on points (40k) for one night on the way out and paid about Ł130 for the reverse shuffle on the way home. In the US we are booked into Hilton Garden Inn at Phoenix Airport (not the North one) at about $100 a night.
Mar 6, 2019, 2:57 am
#100
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I would like to put in a good word for La Livada near OTP.
Someone on here recommended it during last year but I've forgotten who it was so can't give them the credit.
Anyway, I stayed there twice last November and will be going back in a couple of weeks. It is costing me the princely sum of 128 lei (just over Ł23). Breakfast is an optional extra - the basic one for 5 euros is lovely. Sorry about working in so many different currencies. It takes me about 20 mins to walk from/to the airport (in my capacity as a little old lady). I wouldn't want to do it with wheeled luggage as the surface is quite uneven in places. I also wouldn't walk it in the dark though I think it would be perfectly safe.
The rooms were comfortable, decent shower, wifi and tv. No coffee maker or kettle in either of the rooms I was in but one had a fridge.
People who run it are lovely.
Someone on here recommended it during last year but I've forgotten who it was so can't give them the credit.
Anyway, I stayed there twice last November and will be going back in a couple of weeks. It is costing me the princely sum of 128 lei (just over Ł23). Breakfast is an optional extra - the basic one for 5 euros is lovely. Sorry about working in so many different currencies. It takes me about 20 mins to walk from/to the airport (in my capacity as a little old lady). I wouldn't want to do it with wheeled luggage as the surface is quite uneven in places. I also wouldn't walk it in the dark though I think it would be perfectly safe.
The rooms were comfortable, decent shower, wifi and tv. No coffee maker or kettle in either of the rooms I was in but one had a fridge.
People who run it are lovely.
Mar 6, 2019, 4:34 am
#101
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Thanks all for the recommendations. I also have the option of flying to OTP quite late the night before my flight, but no idea if the lounge would be open all night and whether that would be a decent place for 4-5 hours overnight?
Mar 6, 2019, 4:36 am
#102
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Is walking to the Vienna House Hotel really easy? Is it safe in the evening/early morning? I will have a rollalong so wouldn't want to do it if the ground was rough. Looking to stay twice in April to bookend my OTP-PHX run.
You couldn't give me directions from arrivals could you?
Currently booked into the Ramada Plaza but would prefer something nearer the airport and if walking is sensible then I would prefer to walk rather than wait for shuttles/taxis etc.
You couldn't give me directions from arrivals could you?
Currently booked into the Ramada Plaza but would prefer something nearer the airport and if walking is sensible then I would prefer to walk rather than wait for shuttles/taxis etc.
Mar 6, 2019, 4:42 am
#103
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Here is some really useful info if you are stopping overnight at OTP...
Bucharest (OTP) lounge recommendations?
A review of the Mastercard Lounge (used by BA)...
Review of Mastercard Business Lounge at OTP (Bucharest)
BA Lounge Database (search for OTP)...
BA Lounge Database | Europe
If that is correct then it looks like the lounges are 24hrs
Bucharest (OTP) lounge recommendations?
A review of the Mastercard Lounge (used by BA)...
Review of Mastercard Business Lounge at OTP (Bucharest)
BA Lounge Database (search for OTP)...
BA Lounge Database | Europe
If that is correct then it looks like the lounges are 24hrs
Mar 6, 2019, 4:47 am
#104
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Mar 6, 2019, 6:10 am
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Hi,
If you are in First/Business you will probably not have a problem ( unless on a regional jet where space is very limited and youtr bag will be valet checked prior to boarding the aircraft and returned after you leave the aircraft at your destination). you will probably be surprised at what does come on as hand baggage)
Regards
TBS
If you are in First/Business you will probably not have a problem ( unless on a regional jet where space is very limited and youtr bag will be valet checked prior to boarding the aircraft and returned after you leave the aircraft at your destination). you will probably be surprised at what does come on as hand baggage)
Regards
TBS
Yes, I'm in domestic first on two of the AA flights and on an ERJ 145 for the third, where the bag may not be allowed in the cabin anyway.
