The FIRST annual One World Mega DO Launch Party LA on Oct. 9th
Oct 14, 2011, 6:54 pm
#61
Join Date: Mar 2009
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I don't want to take credit where it's undeserved. I am not involved in Mega Do planning in any way (other than cheerleading, and providing what I hope is helpful information to newbies). It would be unfair to steal the thunder from those who truly put the Mega Do's together.
With that said, I would recommend not making any Do hotel reservations until after the room blocks with the reservation links get posted. There will most likely be a special rate for Mega Do'ers, the hotels will know who the Mega Do attendees are (so they know what rooms get the special amenities), and most importantly, the Mega Do gets credit for those rooms. If we don't prove to the hotel partners that we made it worth their while to host us, they may not be as anxious to extend a warm welcome at future Mega Do's.
It has never been a requirement thus far that you must book your Do hotels through the official booking links in order to participate in the Do, but it is highly recommended for these reasons (and it might have been a condition for Diamond status on Star Mega Do 3 -- can't remember).
With that said, I would recommend not making any Do hotel reservations until after the room blocks with the reservation links get posted. There will most likely be a special rate for Mega Do'ers, the hotels will know who the Mega Do attendees are (so they know what rooms get the special amenities), and most importantly, the Mega Do gets credit for those rooms. If we don't prove to the hotel partners that we made it worth their while to host us, they may not be as anxious to extend a warm welcome at future Mega Do's.
It has never been a requirement thus far that you must book your Do hotels through the official booking links in order to participate in the Do, but it is highly recommended for these reasons (and it might have been a condition for Diamond status on Star Mega Do 3 -- can't remember).
Oct 16, 2011, 11:46 am
#62
Join Date: Feb 2011
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I don't want to take credit where it's undeserved. I am not involved in Mega Do planning in any way (other than cheerleading, and providing what I hope is helpful information to newbies). It would be unfair to steal the thunder from those who truly put the Mega Do's together.
… the hotels will know who the Mega Do attendees are (so they know what rooms get the special amenities), and most importantly, the Mega Do gets credit for those rooms. If we don't prove to the hotel partners that we made it worth their while to host us, they may not be as anxious to extend a warm welcome at future Mega Do's.
As it turns out, I have a Navy ID card and as many are aware, a military ID card also functions as a highly effective travel discount card. Many hotels and car rental companies and resorts and tourist attractions offer military discounts. Often times the military rate is lower than a group rate. And many times I’ve attended a group or conference at a military rate and the hotel is able to link the two.
This brings up an interesting moral dilemma. For the sake of discussion, in this case, let’s say the military rate is indeed lower than the DO rate. If it was a dollar or 2. I’d gladly pay the extra dollar or 2 so that the DO gets the credit for the room. If it’s 40 or 50 or 60 lower I’m not so certain I’d pay more so the DO gets credit. Curious what other think.
Oct 16, 2011, 3:33 pm
#63
Join Date: Aug 2009
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This brings up an interesting moral dilemma. For the sake of discussion, in this case, let’s say the military rate is indeed lower than the DO rate. If it was a dollar or 2. I’d gladly pay the extra dollar or 2 so that the DO gets the credit for the room. If it’s 40 or 50 or 60 lower I’m not so certain I’d pay more so the DO gets credit. Curious what other think.
That said, I'd expect competitive rates for the hotels. The leadership team for the event seem like tough negotiators.
Oct 16, 2011, 4:02 pm
#64
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FWIW - SMD1 I stayed at the Do hotels, even though they were outside my main chains. The rates were good - AND there was the convenience factor, especially when a charter requires being up at 4-5am. SMD2 I mixed it up. Stayed at some of the Do hotels; others I didn't. SMD3 I didn't attend, but might have stayed at the Do hotels to get the bennies (like Diamond status)/swag, depending if I thought I was going to stay at the hotel chain in the future.
FWIW - at least on charter day (night before) you might want to stay at the hotel where everyone departs from, especially if your alternate is a bit of distance away & you have an oh-dawn-hundred (or middle of the night) wake-up call, even if the rate is somewhat higher. There's something to be said for convenience.
Cheers.
FWIW - at least on charter day (night before) you might want to stay at the hotel where everyone departs from, especially if your alternate is a bit of distance away & you have an oh-dawn-hundred (or middle of the night) wake-up call, even if the rate is somewhat higher. There's something to be said for convenience.
Cheers.
Oct 16, 2011, 4:46 pm
#65
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Got the week off work, looking forward to signups!
Oct 17, 2011, 8:29 am
#66
Join Date: Jul 2005
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SS255, understood. Thank you for your help here.
Understood, thanks again. My belief is that I can always revise the rate.
As it turns out, I have a Navy ID card and as many are aware, a military ID card also functions as a highly effective travel discount card. Many hotels and car rental companies and resorts and tourist attractions offer military discounts. Often times the military rate is lower than a group rate. And many times I’ve attended a group or conference at a military rate and the hotel is able to link the two.
This brings up an interesting moral dilemma. For the sake of discussion, in this case, let’s say the military rate is indeed lower than the DO rate. If it was a dollar or 2. I’d gladly pay the extra dollar or 2 so that the DO gets the credit for the room. If it’s 40 or 50 or 60 lower I’m not so certain I’d pay more so the DO gets credit. Curious what other think.
Understood, thanks again. My belief is that I can always revise the rate.
As it turns out, I have a Navy ID card and as many are aware, a military ID card also functions as a highly effective travel discount card. Many hotels and car rental companies and resorts and tourist attractions offer military discounts. Often times the military rate is lower than a group rate. And many times I’ve attended a group or conference at a military rate and the hotel is able to link the two.
This brings up an interesting moral dilemma. For the sake of discussion, in this case, let’s say the military rate is indeed lower than the DO rate. If it was a dollar or 2. I’d gladly pay the extra dollar or 2 so that the DO gets the credit for the room. If it’s 40 or 50 or 60 lower I’m not so certain I’d pay more so the DO gets credit. Curious what other think.
Also, I clearly recall that there will be some interesting things going on at Andaz Wall St before the JFK LHR flight. I plan to get there Saturday. And on the following Sat 28 Jan there will be very good things going on in LA. So, plan to depart on Monday, or Sunday pm.
My advice again would be to wait until the programme is announced, and the Do sponsored hotel rates are announced. Every year folk miss out because they book & lock themselves in too early.
Oct 17, 2011, 1:22 pm
#67
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Although I'm an AA flyer, I booked for my wife & I that week a trip to Madrid. Booked that trip many months out and wished I used AA miles. (free redeposit as an EXP if I cancelled). Wanted to try out US Airways lie flat biz seats and it only cost me 110K miles for 2 biz class tickets to Europe instead of 200K AA miles.
Bad luck as it is the week we are away. If it was just me travelling, I would fly back to USA to attend the DO & fly back to Europe. Oh well! I was looking forward to attending.
Bad luck as it is the week we are away. If it was just me travelling, I would fly back to USA to attend the DO & fly back to Europe. Oh well! I was looking forward to attending.
Oct 20, 2011, 9:05 am
#68
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Folks,
We're now just about done. I will post a new thread after the weekend!
Very exciting news to share
Cheers
-Tommy
We're now just about done. I will post a new thread after the weekend!
Very exciting news to share
Cheers
-Tommy
Oct 20, 2011, 7:28 pm
#69
Join Date: Aug 2009
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MEGADO is pornography......
according to American Airlines?!?!?!
On AA75 IAD to LAX on GoGo and go to check out www.megado.com for some updates and this is what it get....
"Web Page Blocked
Access to the web page you were trying to visit has been blocked in accordance with company policy. Please contact your system administrator if you believe this is in error.
User: 10.17.228.165
URL: megado.com
Category: adult-and-pornography"
BOOOO to AA and GoGo
On AA75 IAD to LAX on GoGo and go to check out www.megado.com for some updates and this is what it get....
"Web Page Blocked
Access to the web page you were trying to visit has been blocked in accordance with company policy. Please contact your system administrator if you believe this is in error.
User: 10.17.228.165
URL: megado.com
Category: adult-and-pornography"
BOOOO to AA and GoGo
Oct 20, 2011, 7:30 pm
#70
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according to American Airlines?!?!?!
On AA75 IAD to LAX on GoGo and go to check out www.megado.com for some updates and this is what it get....
"Web Page Blocked
Access to the web page you were trying to visit has been blocked in accordance with company policy. Please contact your system administrator if you believe this is in error.
User: 10.17.228.165
URL: megado.com
Category: adult-and-pornography"
BOOOO to AA and GoGo
On AA75 IAD to LAX on GoGo and go to check out www.megado.com for some updates and this is what it get....
"Web Page Blocked
Access to the web page you were trying to visit has been blocked in accordance with company policy. Please contact your system administrator if you believe this is in error.
User: 10.17.228.165
URL: megado.com
Category: adult-and-pornography"
BOOOO to AA and GoGo
Oct 20, 2011, 7:42 pm
#71
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Oct 20, 2011, 8:25 pm
#73
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according to American Airlines?!?!?!
On AA75 IAD to LAX on GoGo and go to check out www.megado.com for some updates and this is what it get....
"Web Page Blocked
Access to the web page you were trying to visit has been blocked in accordance with company policy. Please contact your system administrator if you believe this is in error.
User: 10.17.228.165
URL: megado.com
Category: adult-and-pornography"
BOOOO to AA and GoGo
On AA75 IAD to LAX on GoGo and go to check out www.megado.com for some updates and this is what it get....
"Web Page Blocked
Access to the web page you were trying to visit has been blocked in accordance with company policy. Please contact your system administrator if you believe this is in error.
User: 10.17.228.165
URL: megado.com
Category: adult-and-pornography"
BOOOO to AA and GoGo
Understandable, I suppose
Oct 21, 2011, 12:45 pm
#75
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