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There's No Place Like Nome DO: Ode to the Alaskan Midnight Sun (June 21-24, 2012)
Sep 10, 2011, 8:45 pm
#106
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... but it is a Saturday in OME, not Thursday, right ??
(although I am looking Fri+Sat for myself)
As for possible hotel choice "regrets",
it sounds like a situation I had in Greenland
when choosing the $70 instead of the $200 option.
Actually, it made for good storytelling.
I see an "accessible" aisle seat in the combi that I can shoot for.
I am just worried about all those birders filling up even middle seats.
Last edited by MrHalliday; Sep 10, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Sep 11, 2011, 12:14 am
#107
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Every combi I've been on has been packed, no matter the season, but that's true with most AS flights I've been on.
Two reasons why I don't like sitting in Combi Class (row 16.) One, you're over the wing so the view isn't as good. It's "only" about 500 miles from Anchorage to Fairbanks, and I would prefer trying to see the scenery than the added comfort. Two, they board from the rear of the plane so they will be the last to deplane.
I'm not sure about the schedule for next year, but they do defiantly operate aircraft with F to and from Nome. I believe it was someone in this thread that said, and I agree, that they seem to switch out the aircraft quite a bit at the last second.
Two reasons why I don't like sitting in Combi Class (row 16.) One, you're over the wing so the view isn't as good. It's "only" about 500 miles from Anchorage to Fairbanks, and I would prefer trying to see the scenery than the added comfort. Two, they board from the rear of the plane so they will be the last to deplane.
I'm not sure about the schedule for next year, but they do defiantly operate aircraft with F to and from Nome. I believe it was someone in this thread that said, and I agree, that they seem to switch out the aircraft quite a bit at the last second.
Sep 11, 2011, 3:48 am
#108
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Nice work ! You are quick !
... but it is a Saturday in OME, not Thursday, right ??
(although I am looking Fri+Sat for myself)
As for possible hotel choice "regrets",
it sounds like a situation I had in Greenland
when choosing the $70 instead of the $200 option.
Actually, it made for good storytelling.
I see an "accessible" aisle seat in the combi that I can shoot for.
I am just worried about all those birders filling up even middle seats.
... but it is a Saturday in OME, not Thursday, right ??
(although I am looking Fri+Sat for myself)
As for possible hotel choice "regrets",
it sounds like a situation I had in Greenland
when choosing the $70 instead of the $200 option.
Actually, it made for good storytelling.
I see an "accessible" aisle seat in the combi that I can shoot for.
I am just worried about all those birders filling up even middle seats.
Sep 11, 2011, 3:50 am
#109
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Oh, I see what you meant by this.
I meant to say that on Thursday, I sent an email to the Aurora about a block of rooms for Saturday, June 23.
I sent the email on Thursday and did not hear back from them on Friday. Perhaps they will respond on Monday.
I meant to say that on Thursday, I sent an email to the Aurora about a block of rooms for Saturday, June 23.
I sent the email on Thursday and did not hear back from them on Friday. Perhaps they will respond on Monday.
Sep 11, 2011, 9:18 am
#110
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Now that I know I won't get Row 16,
It will take me some weeks to book AS,
and be able to do hotel, particularly if non-refundable...
Sep 11, 2011, 9:21 am
#111
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now maybe I am back to plan A, i.e. book F with miles.
Coming from AUS, it makes sense anyway. @:-)
Sep 11, 2011, 9:22 am
#112
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Sep 11, 2011, 11:11 am
#114
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Sep 11, 2011, 12:21 pm
#115
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Maruskiya's of Nome - Call Marty or Patti at 907-443-2955/5118 (not sure their hours)
Nome Custom Jewelry - 907-304-1818 - Open Mon-Sat 2pm-7pm
I would bet if you called in advance even if a store is typically closed they may accommodate you if you ask nicely.
Sep 11, 2011, 12:33 pm
#116
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Are you guys kidding?
You already grabbed all of the award seats (at least all they would show to Delta) on that Sunday morning flight out of OME?
That shows a blatant lack of hospitality and consideration for your invited guests.
Are they showing any more of them to you MVP SOBs?
Sep 11, 2011, 12:39 pm
#117
Join Date: May 2006
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Are you guys kidding?
You already grabbed all of the award seats (at least all they would show to Delta) on that Sunday morning flight out of OME?
That shows a blatant lack of hospitality and consideration for your invited guests.
Are they showing any more of them to you MVP SOBs?
Sep 11, 2011, 5:31 pm
#118
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Are you guys kidding?
You already grabbed all of the award seats (at least all they would show to Delta) on that Sunday morning flight out of OME?
That shows a blatant lack of hospitality and consideration for your invited guests.
Are they showing any more of them to you MVP SOBs?
BOB W hasn't booked his ticket yet (and said he was planning on going revenue for this flight), so the only locals I know of that have booked anything are beckoa and me; even after we booked, it was still showing W7 on all flights.
I'm not sure what happened to that award space, but it certainly wasn't our intention to use it all up (nor do I think that is a fair accusation).
Perhaps I need to call in some certain high-level favors. Then again, I think you might be running into some of these high-level favor-givers in a couple of weekends in ALW. Why don't you talk to him when you get there (or hold him hostage for more award seats on that flight)?
Sep 11, 2011, 8:33 pm
#119
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Are you guys kidding?
You already grabbed all of the award seats (at least all they would show to Delta) on that Sunday morning flight out of OME?
That shows a blatant lack of hospitality and consideration for your invited guests.
Are they showing any more of them to you MVP SOBs?
The DO sounds like fun and we had considered signing up but the itinerary is a bit ambitious for us retired folk whose idea of excitement is watching the Safeway truck unload at the local grocery store.
Sep 11, 2011, 9:34 pm
#120
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