What to do in CVG? Also, a standby question.
May 24, 2007, 9:41 pm
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What to do in CVG? Also, a standby question.
I have a 4-hour layover in CVG on June 1st. Any ideas of what to do during that time? I'm willing to leave the airport.
Technically I'm not allowed by the organization sending me to standby for earlier flights...but I figure it can't possibly matter if I spend extra time in EWR vs. CVG. I'm ticketed on a CO Expressjet as a Delta codeshare - so if I were to standby, would I need to do it with DL or CO?
Technically I'm not allowed by the organization sending me to standby for earlier flights...but I figure it can't possibly matter if I spend extra time in EWR vs. CVG. I'm ticketed on a CO Expressjet as a Delta codeshare - so if I were to standby, would I need to do it with DL or CO?
May 24, 2007, 9:53 pm
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May 24, 2007, 10:08 pm
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I have a 4-hour layover in CVG on June 1st. Any ideas of what to do during that time? I'm willing to leave the airport.
Technically I'm not allowed by the organization sending me to standby for earlier flights...but I figure it can't possibly matter if I spend extra time in EWR vs. CVG. I'm ticketed on a CO Expressjet as a Delta codeshare - so if I were to standby, would I need to do it with DL or CO?
Technically I'm not allowed by the organization sending me to standby for earlier flights...but I figure it can't possibly matter if I spend extra time in EWR vs. CVG. I'm ticketed on a CO Expressjet as a Delta codeshare - so if I were to standby, would I need to do it with DL or CO?
You could also take Canarsie's suggestion and meet us for dinner/drinks if you're there early evening.
May 25, 2007, 6:17 am
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If you can't meet up with the fine FT folks, you could always ride the PeopleMover for hours on end....
May 25, 2007, 6:56 am
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If you don't have a CRC membership, it's $25 for a pass. There are 2 lounges ; A and B. I'd rather spend the $25 to get home sooner, but if I wasn't headed home and wasn't already a member, I might choose the CRC option. I'd also get me a plate of 3 way at Gold Star. 
May 25, 2007, 6:57 am
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Also, CVG security can suck unless you are FC or Elite
May 25, 2007, 8:21 am
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Topped off with a soft-serve at Carvel. Also in B.
May 25, 2007, 9:33 am
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Turfway Park Racecourse Is Very Close
Its property is just across the road from the SE corner of CVG, and is a $10-12 cab ride. They won't have live racing again until after Labor Day (they have live racing dates in September and December through the first week of April), but there is simulcast racing from all over the country from noon to midnight every day.
May 25, 2007, 8:01 pm
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Wolfgang Puck's is also a nice place to waste time. Decent bar and good food, for an airport.
May 27, 2007, 6:19 pm
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You may want to meet some fellow FlyerTalk members, perhaps?
Delta Forum Lounge™ DO - CVG - June 1-3 2007
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May 27, 2007, 6:23 pm
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May 27, 2007, 7:54 pm
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May 28, 2007, 8:10 am
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i second the gold star idea....it truly is a cincinnati delicacy