Where Is Everyone Going For Turkey Day?
Nov 18, 2010, 9:14 am
#31
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Nov 18, 2010, 9:15 am
#32
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Going on my first-ever "segment run" to make GM.
PHL-DTW-RDU-ATL-SAN-ATL-STL-DTW-PHL
Leave 7:30 Thursday a.m., arrive back in PHL on Friday afternoon.
Can't wait.
8 plane rides, two new airports (new to me), Thanksgiving turkey 5 cities (I figure I can at least find a turkey-sammich)... wheeee!!!!!
As it turns out... after I booked this, I scheduled so many trips in December that the segment run is unnecessary for me to make GM this year... but I'm going anyway.
My 60th segment will be the ATL-SAN flight on Thanksgiving evening.
(It is funny, some people I know think this is an absolutely absurd way to spend Thanksgiving, and others think it's way cool. All that really matters is that I am going to have a big adventure and get to ride on airplanes.)
PHL-DTW-RDU-ATL-SAN-ATL-STL-DTW-PHL
Leave 7:30 Thursday a.m., arrive back in PHL on Friday afternoon.
Can't wait.
8 plane rides, two new airports (new to me), Thanksgiving turkey 5 cities (I figure I can at least find a turkey-sammich)... wheeee!!!!!
As it turns out... after I booked this, I scheduled so many trips in December that the segment run is unnecessary for me to make GM this year... but I'm going anyway.
My 60th segment will be the ATL-SAN flight on Thanksgiving evening.
(It is funny, some people I know think this is an absolutely absurd way to spend Thanksgiving, and others think it's way cool. All that really matters is that I am going to have a big adventure and get to ride on airplanes.)
Nov 18, 2010, 9:25 am
#33
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ATL - IND on Monday, then returning IND - ATL - RDU on the 29th. "Working from home" the week of the holiday, so I shall be doing a lot of moving from the couch to the fridge, and maybe to the gym if I feel inclined. This is my longest stretch of time not on site all year, so I shall be enjoying it immensely. Excited to check out the new SkyClub in IND as well.
Nov 18, 2010, 10:13 am
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Hong Kong! Great international flight prices over Thanksgiving, and I'm seeing my family at Christmas anyway - perfect time for a mileage run to see a new city instead ^
Downside of traveling over Thanksgiving is that the flights are sadly very empty. Looks like this isn't going to be my lucky trip for an op-up
Downside of traveling over Thanksgiving is that the flights are sadly very empty. Looks like this isn't going to be my lucky trip for an op-up
Nov 18, 2010, 10:21 am
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I'm leaving on Turkey Day for a short trip down to SJO, Costa Rica. Other than the possibility of a crowd at MCO on the outbound, I don't think it will be too bad in PTY for my connection.
Nov 18, 2010, 10:24 am
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I'm heading to a funeral - while looking at this thread, I received a phone call from my better half, who told me that her wonderful Aunt had just passed away during a routine medical procedure.
Sieze the day everyone.
Sieze the day everyone.
Nov 18, 2010, 10:25 am
#42
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Every year, I intentionally avoid air travel on the Wed before TDay.
This year, I wish I WAS traveling so I could participate in National Opt Out Day
http://www.optoutday.com/
http://flywithdignity.org/
This year, I wish I WAS traveling so I could participate in National Opt Out Day
http://www.optoutday.com/
http://flywithdignity.org/
Nov 18, 2010, 10:28 am
#43
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VIE-LHR-NAS-MYGD tomorrow so missing the rush. Seeing my college son, fishing and diving too. MYGD-NAS-MIA-DFW-DEN-GJT after the holidays. Oh and that renews BA Gold ;-)
Safe travels everyone!
Miles
Safe travels everyone!
Miles
Last edited by Miles Hunter; Nov 18, 2010 at 10:34 am
Nov 18, 2010, 10:41 am
#44
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Going to San Francisco. I was originally going to stay in NYC... but two days ago I found:
24 Nov: JFK-SFO (departs 7:15pm)
27 Nov: SFO-MSP-EWR (departs 6:00am)
...for $255a/i! I've previously scored some great holiday deals by holding out till the week before... and this was no exception.
Anyone else had last minute successes?
...and I hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
24 Nov: JFK-SFO (departs 7:15pm)
27 Nov: SFO-MSP-EWR (departs 6:00am)
...for $255a/i! I've previously scored some great holiday deals by holding out till the week before... and this was no exception.
Anyone else had last minute successes?
...and I hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
