Chicago Seminars October 11-13th, 2013-Registration SOLD OUT
Mar 13, 2013, 9:00 am
#136
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Howie, thanks for the reply.
To be frankly at the moment I am deciding between your session or the SkyPeso.
I am currently managing the family acct (2 adults and 3 kids). I am looking to maximize points collection and usage, especially for hotels, we need two rooms at the very least to sleep comfortably most of the time
Probably should just go to your session instead of Delta. I almost gave up on Delta... their redemption is super hard and expensive.
To be frankly at the moment I am deciding between your session or the SkyPeso.
I am currently managing the family acct (2 adults and 3 kids). I am looking to maximize points collection and usage, especially for hotels, we need two rooms at the very least to sleep comfortably most of the time
Probably should just go to your session instead of Delta. I almost gave up on Delta... their redemption is super hard and expensive.
Mar 13, 2013, 12:15 pm
#137
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Mar 13, 2013, 12:54 pm
#138
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Discount Available for DL Flights
We've just finalized a meeting discount for those planning to travel on DL to the event. Deal is remarkably similar to the UA arrangement previously described in Post 62. Full details later today.
And yes saltytheseagull we are working on an AA deal although that one is moving slowly.
And yes saltytheseagull we are working on an AA deal although that one is moving slowly.
Mar 13, 2013, 2:46 pm
#139
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I did call the hotel. My wife wants to attend, too. The only available room for two was smoking with two beds. The hotel is sold out, except for blocked space and there are no Code=CSH non smoking rooms for two ($89 per night) left.
I booked a non smoking room at the overflow hotel and will make a final decision in a week or so on canceling my session registration or registering my wife.
Mar 13, 2013, 3:41 pm
#140
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Meeting Planner Points to be Raffled for Charity
This year the Holiday Inn will again be providing meeting planner points based on our total spending at the hotel. Last year it was about 146,000 PC points.
We will be donating those to our charity raffle this year as well.
We will be donating those to our charity raffle this year as well.
Mar 13, 2013, 5:21 pm
#141
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Mar 13, 2013, 5:28 pm
#142
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Seminar hotels
I called the host hotel about an hour ago and was told they are sold out, although the gentleman I spoke to seemed unsure about how many rooms are for seminar guests at the special rate. My understanding is that all the rooms are... is that correct? I called the overflow hotel and their "seminar rate" is higher than the host hotel... is that correct? Again, the gentleman I spoke to seemed unsure of himself.
Mar 13, 2013, 6:15 pm
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I called the host hotel about an hour ago and was told they are sold out, although the gentleman I spoke to seemed unsure about how many rooms are for seminar guests at the special rate. My understanding is that all the rooms are... is that correct? I called the overflow hotel and their "seminar rate" is higher than the host hotel... is that correct? Again, the gentleman I spoke to seemed unsure of himself.
Mar 13, 2013, 7:21 pm
#144
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Thanks.
I did call the hotel. My wife wants to attend, too. The only available room for two was smoking with two beds. The hotel is sold out, except for blocked space and there are no Code=CSH non smoking rooms for two ($89 per night) left.
I booked a non smoking room at the overflow hotel and will make a final decision in a week or so on canceling my session registration or registering my wife.
I did call the hotel. My wife wants to attend, too. The only available room for two was smoking with two beds. The hotel is sold out, except for blocked space and there are no Code=CSH non smoking rooms for two ($89 per night) left.
I booked a non smoking room at the overflow hotel and will make a final decision in a week or so on canceling my session registration or registering my wife.
We are also non smokers, but I would take the smoking room at the host hotel over the non host if those were my choices. I would then try to swap as time get's closer.
Mar 13, 2013, 8:32 pm
#145
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I suppose staying at the Sheraton across the street from the overflow hotel and trying to sneak on the event shuttle is not a good idea. Thoughts?
Mar 13, 2013, 9:40 pm
#146
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Mar 14, 2013, 3:41 pm
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.The Delta seminar will emphasize how to maximize Delta miles by being able to book three round trip flights using the equivalent of two award tickets. We are not going to elaborate on this concept any further until the seminar itself. We will also cover how to accrue Delta miles relatively inexpensively and other Delta-related topics. According to Frugal Travel Guy, people really have enjoyed this seminar in the past. This will be the third year it will be presented, though the first time Delta Points will be co-leading it.
Mar 14, 2013, 4:12 pm
#148
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Delta Seminar
Originally posted by fti
The Delta seminar will emphasize how to maximize Delta miles by being able to book three round trip flights using the equivalent of two award tickets. We are not going to elaborate on this concept any further until the seminar itself. We will also cover how to accrue Delta miles relatively inexpensively and other Delta-related topics. According to Frugal Travel Guy, people really have enjoyed this seminar in the past. This will be the third year it will be presented, though the first time Delta Points will be co-leading it.
I and my companions definitely enjoyed, and learned a lot at, the Delta seminar last year. With MSP (a Delta hub) as our home airport, it was especially helpful to hear from someone with the same home airport, although anyone who flies Delta, in particular those near a Delta hub, should find the information very helpful. Will definitely be attending this seminar again!
The Delta seminar will emphasize how to maximize Delta miles by being able to book three round trip flights using the equivalent of two award tickets. We are not going to elaborate on this concept any further until the seminar itself. We will also cover how to accrue Delta miles relatively inexpensively and other Delta-related topics. According to Frugal Travel Guy, people really have enjoyed this seminar in the past. This will be the third year it will be presented, though the first time Delta Points will be co-leading it.
I and my companions definitely enjoyed, and learned a lot at, the Delta seminar last year. With MSP (a Delta hub) as our home airport, it was especially helpful to hear from someone with the same home airport, although anyone who flies Delta, in particular those near a Delta hub, should find the information very helpful. Will definitely be attending this seminar again!
Mar 14, 2013, 4:51 pm
#149
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Last year the Host Hotel Shuttle seem to be willing to take you anywhere, so if you need to go to another nearby hotel should not be a problem..
The guys really went out of their way for the FT bunch last year...
The Holiday Inn Group were Great...
They did take us to the Pizza Joint, but not the Burlie Q
The guys really went out of their way for the FT bunch last year...
The Holiday Inn Group were Great...
They did take us to the Pizza Joint, but not the Burlie Q
Mar 14, 2013, 6:41 pm
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