StarmegaDO 2010 (SMD2) Nov 1-6, 2010 Masterthread

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Oct 3, 2010, 12:50 pm

#1441

jupper

Join Date: Apr 2007

Location: 42mi from AMS

Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott LT Au, Hilton C, IHG PtA

Posts: 576

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkiAdcock

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I now return you to our regularly scheduled programming, which is StarMegaDo2. See you all in a few weeks!

What, no requesting Xyzzy to create an SMD2 cab-pool from EWR/JFK/LGA ? ;D

Oct 3, 2010, 3:29 pm

#1442

SkiAdcock

A FlyerTalk Posting Legend

Join Date: Aug 2002

Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium

Posts: 71,110

Quote:

Originally Posted by jupper

What, no requesting Xyzzy to create an SMD2 cab-pool from EWR/JFK/LGA ? ;D

Do we get points on "Car XYZZY"?

Anyway, I have some logistical questions for the guys on a few SMDo things, but we still have a month to go so they can wait. I think their priority is getting all the flights booked.

Cheers.

Oct 3, 2010, 11:09 pm

#1443

oliver2002

Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources

Original Poster

Join Date: Dec 2002

Location: MUC

Programs: LH SEN

Posts: 48,182

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkiAdcock

Was reading the bed bugs - are you worried about them? thread in Travel Buzz & there was a link to www.bedbugregistry.com, which evidently tracks where they've been reported.

Plugging in the hotels we'll be staying at domestically in NYC, IAH & SEA, the Westin TS popped up w/ bed bug reports. Perhaps not surprising given NYC seems to be under attack from the little *%!Z# bloodsuckers & office buildings etc have had reports of them.

The SMD Westin in NYC was recently redone and the whole point of SPG inviting us there is to demonstrate how nice the new rooms are and that the bedbug stuff is history

Oct 4, 2010, 2:16 am

#1444

jupper

Join Date: Apr 2007

Location: 42mi from AMS

Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott LT Au, Hilton C, IHG PtA

Posts: 576

Quote:

Originally Posted by oliver2002

The SMD Westin in NYC was recently redone and the whole point of SPG inviting us there is to demonstrate how nice the new rooms are and that the bedbug stuff is history

You have explained the ftbug stuff to them right ? :-:

Everybody and their uncle will be expecting SPG Gold perks...

Oct 4, 2010, 4:15 am

#1445

USirritated

Join Date: Jun 2007

Location: FLL

Programs: Delta GM, (fmr US CP/PP/GP!), DL SkyClub, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis Chairman's Club

Posts: 5,162

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAHKUCT

I usually use Dial 7 car service and Continental Magazine often has a coupon for up to $5.00 off. http://www.dial7.com/ They have a special rate for LGA to Manhattan of $29 now plus toll and if you will find a $5.00 off coupon it will cost you $24.00 plus toll charge and tip.

Is "Dial 7" the same as Carmel Limo? Carmel has the same or a similar deal from LGA to anywhere in Manhattan.

Oct 4, 2010, 5:07 am

#1446

TAHKUCT

Join Date: Dec 2006

Location: USA

Posts: 3,945

Quote:

Originally Posted by USirritated

Is "Dial 7" the same as Carmel Limo? Carmel has the same or a similar deal from LGA to anywhere in Manhattan.

No. They are 2 different companies. I have been pleased with Dial 7 for the past few years and most of the time they are cheaper then a cab.

Oct 4, 2010, 5:51 am

#1447

USirritated

Join Date: Jun 2007

Location: FLL

Programs: Delta GM, (fmr US CP/PP/GP!), DL SkyClub, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis Chairman's Club

Posts: 5,162

Ah, okay, I've used Carmel for several years now too, and they are also cheaper than a cab.

Oct 4, 2010, 7:05 am

#1448

sbm12

A FlyerTalk Posting Legend

Join Date: Apr 2001

Location: PSM

Posts: 69,232

Quote:

Originally Posted by USirritated

Ah, okay, I've used Carmel for several years now too, and they are also cheaper than a cab.

Simply not true between LGA and mid-town.

That said, discussion of NYC transportation is a great topic for the NYC forum. Can we please stop with it here?

Oct 4, 2010, 8:05 am

#1449

RCyyz

Join Date: Dec 2007

Location: Body in Downtown YYZ, heart and mind elsewhere

Programs: UA 50K, refugee from AC E50K, Marriott Lifetime Plat

Posts: 5,132

The Canadians are coming (again)!

Slowly but surely, the Canadian contingent for SMD II is growing. We'll see what we can do to help sell this thing out.

Oct 4, 2010, 8:13 am

#1450

SkiAdcock

A FlyerTalk Posting Legend

Join Date: Aug 2002

Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium

Posts: 71,110

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCyyz

Slowly but surely, the Canadian contingent for SMD II is growing. We'll see what we can do to help sell this thing out.

Cool! I read the thread. One guy said he couldn't make it because he can't take the entire week off. I pointed out that he technically only has to take one day off, which is Friday. Fly to Houston Thurs night, do the charter Friday, fly home Saturday. Don't know if that will tip him into doing it now, but hopefully.

oliver updated post # 1 to say it's only the charter that is the required part, but evidently some folk see FRA & still think it's the entire week like last year.

For those trying to get folk to sign up, you might want to clarify there are 2 parts & only 1 is de riguer.

Cheers.

Oct 4, 2010, 8:41 am

#1451

USirritated

Join Date: Jun 2007

Location: FLL

Programs: Delta GM, (fmr US CP/PP/GP!), DL SkyClub, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis Chairman's Club

Posts: 5,162

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbm12

Simply not true between LGA and mid-town.

That said, discussion of NYC transportation is a great topic for the NYC forum. Can we please stop with it here?

Totally true between LGA and midtown, I have taken Carmel more times than I can count. Taxi's run about $36++, and Carmel is $28++, which is posted on their website, plus there are coupons out there, I have used them. Return trip is higher, but the inbound receipt always comes with a $5 coupon for the return trip. For those rates, I have always gotten a Town Car, never a van or plain sedan. Sorry to add this, but who wants to be told wrong in public?

Oct 4, 2010, 9:03 am

#1452

oliver2002

Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources

Original Poster

Join Date: Dec 2002

Location: MUC

Programs: LH SEN

Posts: 48,182

A semi urgent request to check your data, especially the events you want to attend. Things don't add up right now:

- we have only 54/55 intending to attend the FRA tours/dinner

BUT

- 62 are on the JFK send off, 75 are flying FRA-IAH
- 20 European passport holders have indicated that they are not coming to the FRA events/dinner?

Oct 4, 2010, 10:04 am

#1453

cas_de

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: between DM464 and DM463 on the NAPSA26 RNAV TRANS in EDDM

Programs: this and that

Posts: 1,731

Quote:

Originally Posted by oliver2002

- 20 European passport holders have indicated that they are not coming to the FRA events/dinner?

I can confirm that for cas_de and cas_de+1 - we will just be joining for the U.S. part of the DO.

Oct 4, 2010, 10:17 am

#1454

SkiAdcock

A FlyerTalk Posting Legend

Join Date: Aug 2002

Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium

Posts: 71,110

I updated over the weekend & clicked on yes to all the events. In checking my info on SMDo site, all appears to be correct. I added some info that had been missing.

Cheers.

Oct 4, 2010, 10:54 am

#1455

tommy777

Join Date: Dec 2004

Location: Sacramento

Posts: 7,323

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCyyz

Slowly but surely, the Canadian contingent for SMD II is growing. We'll see what we can do to help sell this thing out.

Great job! We've seen a good chunk of people sign up this weekend, but some have also canceled. We are at about 180 now with 15 press and industry people in addition to that number.

We need about 15 more for me to feel absolutely comfortable, but we are very close to selling out!!

So thank you all for getting the word out there and keep pushing. ^^