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ssullivan Jun 25, 2009 8:07 pm
Originally Posted by FT Lurker (Post 11970936)
I just booked a ticket to visit my mother in Houston. After :rolleyes: about having to go "all the way" to Bush to pick me up, she made her final pitch for WN: you don't have to pay bag fees.
Where in Houston does she live?

And which airline did you end up buying the ticket on?

FT Lurker Jun 25, 2009 8:08 pm
Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 11970948)
rent a car and save dear mother the trip?
Thought crossed my mind, but then I read this article: The Soaring Cost of Car Rentals

But seriously, having lived in NYC for the past 6 years (moving back in 6 months :D) I can honestly say that I am an awful driver. I opted out of driving misadventures in the Festering Pit by having my sister pick me up.

ssullivan Jun 25, 2009 8:08 pm
Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 11970946)
'oh to be a fly on the wall' :D
They left shortly after his description of avoiding the second seat charge on WN.

I feel very sorry for anyone ever stuck sitting next to him on any flight.

monitor Jun 25, 2009 8:10 pm
Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11970904)
Is the helicopter pilot wearing only one glove? (Too soon?)
In the mid-80s that was the subject of a sports joke among Phillies fans:

Q - What do Michael Jackson and Ruben Amaro (the Phillies shortstop) have in common?

A - They both wear a glove on one hand for no apparent reason.

icurhere2 Jun 25, 2009 8:12 pm
Originally Posted by FT Lurker (Post 11970975)
Thought crossed my mind, but then I read this article: The Soaring Cost of Car Rentals
I was facing a car rate of about that amount for the 4th in LAS before the rental costs plummeted today - less than $30 a day despite almost $11 a day in taxes ...

FT Lurker Jun 25, 2009 8:12 pm
Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 11970971)
Where in Houston does she live?

And which airline did you end up buying the ticket on?
She lives in Sugarland.

I booked on CO. Price was the same and the flight times were much better. And I couldn't pass up 4,888 RDM. :cool:

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Jun 25, 2009 8:13 pm
No comment necessary...

ssullivan Jun 25, 2009 8:14 pm
Originally Posted by FT Lurker (Post 11970998)
She lives in Sugarland.
She ain't exactly close to Hobby either.

FT Lurker Jun 25, 2009 8:14 pm
Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 11970997)
I was facing a car rate of about that amount for the 4th in LAS before the rental costs plummeted today - less than $30 a day despite almost $11 a day in taxes ...
After reading that article, I got the impression that the car rental companies were just managing yields better.

In your example, jack the prices up for a holiday weekend. If the reservations don't come by the 7 day window, drop the prices so the lots doesn't end up full.

icurhere2 Jun 25, 2009 8:17 pm
Originally Posted by FT Lurker (Post 11971011)
After reading that article, I got the impression that the car rental companies were just managing yields better.
Absolutely - I was just suggesting that the text of the article doesn't mean that actual rates will necessarily be outrageous.

ETA - my car also comes with 5,150 FF miles.

Steph3n Jun 25, 2009 8:18 pm
Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 11971008)
She ain't exactly close to Hobby either.
:) CO Must start mainline service to Sugar Land Regional Airport to allow easy access for mom to pickup from airport.

Steph3n Jun 25, 2009 8:20 pm
Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 11971019)
Absolutely - I was just suggesting that the text of the article doesn't mean that actual rates will necessarily be outrageous.

ETA - my car also comes with 5,150 FF miles.
I had an odd thing the other day in RIC, my car said it was $89 a day, but my e-rec said it was $38....and taxes were not THAT much, it said on it a % discount that was large, but did not break down the figures. I'd not seen one quite like it in my many rentals.

photog72 Jun 25, 2009 8:22 pm
This is just not right:
http://www.etonline.com/media/photo/...hic_090625.jpg

icurhere2 Jun 25, 2009 8:23 pm
I ended up with a confirmed rate for three days at $84.53 total, 2-5 July from LAS, 5,150 miles - no complaints at all.

ssullivan Jun 25, 2009 8:25 pm
Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 11971043)
Yes, that really is inappropriate.


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