Chicago Seminars October 11-13th, 2013-Registration SOLD OUT
May 19, 2013, 9:14 pm
#211
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 2
Booking Overflow Hotel
The Holiday Inn O'Hare is our overflow hotel
Link without breakfast http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/...?groupCode=CI1
Use Code CI1
May 21, 2013, 1:02 am
#212
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,463
It's been known that both the host and over flow hotel has sold the allotted rooms. This is why you can book a room at the normal price. These events sell out very quickly!!!
Jun 9, 2013, 9:02 am
#213
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: CHS
Programs: UA Premier, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,111
For the HH folks, the $69 advance purchase at the Doubletree Elk Grove Village - Wood Dale is still available. Award nights are 10k each or 4K/$35 for Points and Money awards.
Jul 1, 2013, 2:02 pm
#215
Moderator: CommunityBuzz!, OMNI, OMNI/PR, and OMNI/Games & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ORD (MDW stinks)
Programs: UAMM, AAMM & ExPlat, Marriott lifetime Plat, IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 23,512
Jul 15, 2013, 11:00 pm
#216
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Chicago
Posts: 231
I have a ticket to the seminar but I couldn't make it because of schedule conflict. It would be great if someone can take it off my hands. I will eat the $20 change fee. PM me if you are interested.
Jul 20, 2013, 2:59 am
#217
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Chicago
Programs: United 1K MM, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 725
Airline & Hotel Discounts
Less than three months to go!
If you haven't booked your flight and/or hotel room, consider the following:
1. Discounts on UA, AA & DL air fares of at least 5% are available. Details in Post 62 for UA, Post 158 for DL and Post 196 for AA.
2. YourRoomKey.com is a members only web site which has various discounted rates available including an SPG property next to the overflow HI for $79. Complimentary memberships are available to attendees who PM me.
Feel free to PM me with questions.
Chris
If you haven't booked your flight and/or hotel room, consider the following:
1. Discounts on UA, AA & DL air fares of at least 5% are available. Details in Post 62 for UA, Post 158 for DL and Post 196 for AA.
2. YourRoomKey.com is a members only web site which has various discounted rates available including an SPG property next to the overflow HI for $79. Complimentary memberships are available to attendees who PM me.
Feel free to PM me with questions.
Chris
Jul 20, 2013, 3:19 am
#218
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: QF LTG
Posts: 1,200
Thanks for the reminder! I am booked in for the overflow hotel already. I wouldn't mind switching to a Hilton property though if there is one near by, I should look in to that ASAP!
As for flights I annoyingly wont know my schedule for October until early september so I unfortunately must leave that booking late, although I have never booked domestic travel more than 1 month in advanced so it wont be unusual for me. I will be flying AA out of one of the NY area airports, direct on my way to ORD and with a stop in STL, IND, or CLE on the return for more miles, if anyone wants to coordinate flight times I am happy to guest in to the AC.
Regardless I cannot wait!!
As for flights I annoyingly wont know my schedule for October until early september so I unfortunately must leave that booking late, although I have never booked domestic travel more than 1 month in advanced so it wont be unusual for me. I will be flying AA out of one of the NY area airports, direct on my way to ORD and with a stop in STL, IND, or CLE on the return for more miles, if anyone wants to coordinate flight times I am happy to guest in to the AC.
Regardless I cannot wait!!
Jul 20, 2013, 9:50 am
#219
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,463
Since Chitown is full of amazing places to eat, is anyone looking to set up a run to one of these incredible places?
Jul 20, 2013, 10:11 am
#220
Moderator: CommunityBuzz!, OMNI, OMNI/PR, and OMNI/Games & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ORD (MDW stinks)
Programs: UAMM, AAMM & ExPlat, Marriott lifetime Plat, IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 23,512
Jul 20, 2013, 10:25 am
#221
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,463
Jul 20, 2013, 11:31 am
#222
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: US Air, UA BA LH AI DELTA MARRIOTT CHOICE SGP
Posts: 9,883
Jul 20, 2013, 1:47 pm
#223
Join Date: May 2010
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVPG, DL DM
Posts: 219
I am really looking forward to this event. Went to the first one and was really impressed by the excellent work done by an all-volunteer cast. I hope that if there are problems, people will be understanding and appreciative of the efforts of others.
Is there any way to waitlist for the sessions that are already full?
Is there any way to waitlist for the sessions that are already full?
Jul 21, 2013, 6:04 pm
#224
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: chicago
Posts: 149
what about unavailable sessions?
Friday 6:30 -7:20PM Rookie Bootcamp with Bikeguy or
International Bootcamp with Stefan Rapid Travel Chai
7:30- 8:30 SkyPesos to Delta Gold with FTI and Delta Points
Computer Tips and Tricks with Cliff Straton
Managing Family Accounts with Howie
Saturday 8:30- 10 AM Beginners with Daraius MMS and Mommy Points
Advanced Shopping Portals with Hans Mast
10-10:15 Coffee Break
10:15- Noon Beginners Mileage Runs with Ben (Lucky)
Advanced Mad Scientist Greg our Frequent Miler
Noon to 1 PM Lunch
1-2PM Beginner Credit Cards with Rick FTG
Advanced Rental Cars with Daraius MMS and Stefan
2-3:45PM Beginner Customer Service with Capt Denny
Advanced Credit Card Strategies with the Points Guy
Cruising with Marshall Jackson
Hands on Award Booking with Ben (Lucky)
3:45- 4PM Coffee Break
4:00 to 5:45 Beginner Award Booking with Ben (Lucky)
Advanced ITA with Stavros M and Expert Flyer John L
Amtrak Awards with Bikeguy and Goofy Foot
Spouses Reception with Mommy Points
7 or 7:30 PM til ??? Cocktail Reception
Sunday 8:30 - 10:30 AM Sponsors Workshop
10:30 - 11 AM Charity Raffle (Thanks Again Sharon)
11-12:30 Beginners Using Hotwire and Priceline with Stefan
Advanced Is the Mileage Game Just About Over? Steve Belkin the Contrarian
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3PM Hotel and Airline Breakout Sessions in all four rooms
Group leaders: AA/US-Sagy and Stacey VGP, Delta-fti and Delta Points, UA-?, SW and others-Bonnie FTLawyer, SPG-Mrpickles, Hilton-?, Hyatt-Geoff Cardwatchdog, Priority Club-TCflygirl, Marriott-Sharon Skiadcock
3-3:15 PM Coffee Break
3:15 to 4PM Full Room "Two Styles of Using Miles"
NomadicMatt on hostels, couch surfing and coach vs
ThePointsGuy on high end, high priced and high living
International Bootcamp with Stefan Rapid Travel Chai
7:30- 8:30 SkyPesos to Delta Gold with FTI and Delta Points
Computer Tips and Tricks with Cliff Straton
Managing Family Accounts with Howie
Saturday 8:30- 10 AM Beginners with Daraius MMS and Mommy Points
Advanced Shopping Portals with Hans Mast
10-10:15 Coffee Break
10:15- Noon Beginners Mileage Runs with Ben (Lucky)
Advanced Mad Scientist Greg our Frequent Miler
Noon to 1 PM Lunch
1-2PM Beginner Credit Cards with Rick FTG
Advanced Rental Cars with Daraius MMS and Stefan
2-3:45PM Beginner Customer Service with Capt Denny
Advanced Credit Card Strategies with the Points Guy
Cruising with Marshall Jackson
Hands on Award Booking with Ben (Lucky)
3:45- 4PM Coffee Break
4:00 to 5:45 Beginner Award Booking with Ben (Lucky)
Advanced ITA with Stavros M and Expert Flyer John L
Amtrak Awards with Bikeguy and Goofy Foot
Spouses Reception with Mommy Points
7 or 7:30 PM til ??? Cocktail Reception
Sunday 8:30 - 10:30 AM Sponsors Workshop
10:30 - 11 AM Charity Raffle (Thanks Again Sharon)
11-12:30 Beginners Using Hotwire and Priceline with Stefan
Advanced Is the Mileage Game Just About Over? Steve Belkin the Contrarian
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3PM Hotel and Airline Breakout Sessions in all four rooms
Group leaders: AA/US-Sagy and Stacey VGP, Delta-fti and Delta Points, UA-?, SW and others-Bonnie FTLawyer, SPG-Mrpickles, Hilton-?, Hyatt-Geoff Cardwatchdog, Priority Club-TCflygirl, Marriott-Sharon Skiadcock
3-3:15 PM Coffee Break
3:15 to 4PM Full Room "Two Styles of Using Miles"
NomadicMatt on hostels, couch surfing and coach vs
ThePointsGuy on high end, high priced and high living
Jul 21, 2013, 6:54 pm
#225
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DFW
Posts: 1,249
I watch your CHI meetup postings and would like to learn how you got all the activity started. DFW has nothing close.