[FARE GONE] Expedia.ca $300 coupon on packages (new terms)
Dec 10, 2010, 1:35 pm
#3361
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: BOS
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Mosaic
Posts: 1,050
The security lines @ LAS can be notoriously fickle. I would not purposely give it such a tight time. 15 extra minutes can mean getting on the plane or being stuck @ TSA checkpoint.
I've missed flights with 45 minutes. Keep in mind you have to take that monorail after you clear security and then hustle to the gate. Saturday AM departure may be your saving grace but it'll be stressful; 5 minutes to walk from curb to security line, unknown amount of time @ security, 10 minutes (safely) post-security from monorail to the terminal, 5-10 minute brisk walk to gate. Looking at 20+ minutes... don't forget the 10 minute prior to departure spiel... so you'll probably have no more than 10-15 minutes for security.
I believe there is a substantial thread in the LAS forum.
I've missed flights with 45 minutes. Keep in mind you have to take that monorail after you clear security and then hustle to the gate. Saturday AM departure may be your saving grace but it'll be stressful; 5 minutes to walk from curb to security line, unknown amount of time @ security, 10 minutes (safely) post-security from monorail to the terminal, 5-10 minute brisk walk to gate. Looking at 20+ minutes... don't forget the 10 minute prior to departure spiel... so you'll probably have no more than 10-15 minutes for security.
I believe there is a substantial thread in the LAS forum.
Dec 10, 2010, 2:50 pm
#3363
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Silver, AA, WN, DL
Posts: 4,091
If money=sleep, I'd recommend a cab. I think the cost of those shared ride is $7 and a cab is < $20. For $13, you can have an extra 1 hour of sleep. Not sure if it's worth it to you or not, but sometimes paying a little more can make a big difference.
Dec 10, 2010, 2:57 pm
#3364
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ICT
Programs: AA ExP
Posts: 1,860
But point taken! I think I might take a cab despite my free shared ride... I assume the "< $20" comes from experience? 8.2 miles, 12 minutes, sounds about right I guess, though I've taken a taxi in a Western nation like 4 times in my life. (Taken hundreds of taxis in Asia, Middle East; different ball game.)
Dec 10, 2010, 3:29 pm
#3365
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My wife and I flew into Vegas on Friday on this deal. Paid $25 (USD) total per person, after coupon, for flights and a room at the Candlewood Suites. On UA, supposed to fly SAT-SFO-LAS. The CRJ from SAT-SFO was weight restricted so UA needed volunteers. We were the only two passengers to volunteer, so UA pulled 16 checked bags instead. We collected $400 in vouchers each to give up our seats, were re-routed SAT-DEN-LAS, and got into Vegas five minutes later than originally scheduled. Had to sacrifice my confirmed upgrades on both segments, wound up with the exit row from SAT-DEN, and got upgraded from DEN-LAS at the gate due to my elite status.
On the return, we had a little misadventure getting back to the airport. Our rental car from Hertz wouldn't start. We left the car at the hotel for Hertz to pick up and took a taxi back to the airport. Flew CO from LAS-IAH-SAT. LAS-IAH was full in first class (all 24 seats on the 753), which I found somewhat surprising for a Saturday morning, so my upgrade didn't clear and we rode in the exit row. On IAH-SAT, my upgrade did clear, as did my wife's companion upgrade.
Thanks again, flyinghigh77. ^
On the return, we had a little misadventure getting back to the airport. Our rental car from Hertz wouldn't start. We left the car at the hotel for Hertz to pick up and took a taxi back to the airport. Flew CO from LAS-IAH-SAT. LAS-IAH was full in first class (all 24 seats on the 753), which I found somewhat surprising for a Saturday morning, so my upgrade didn't clear and we rode in the exit row. On IAH-SAT, my upgrade did clear, as did my wife's companion upgrade.
Thanks again, flyinghigh77. ^
Last edited by SAT Lawyer; Dec 12, 2010 at 11:11 am
Dec 10, 2010, 6:49 pm
#3366
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Twilight Zone
Programs: One Star 'n Sky
Posts: 1,200
How many stops did your driver make? 1 hour sounds like too long.
Dec 10, 2010, 7:29 pm
#3367
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: DEN
Posts: 665
I missed my flight from Boston a couple of days ago, but that did not cause any trouble checking into the Club Quarters Wall Street today. Actually, the return flight some time next week is still showing as Confirmed on jetblue.com. I'm afraid I'll be missing that one too.
Dec 11, 2010, 7:54 am
#3368
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: EWR Ionosphere Club, LAX Clipper Club, Still Traveling Global, yearly BIS miles
Programs: EAL Silver Wings, I-Club, Flying Colonels DL, WorldPass PLat from the olde Meatball and PE SMARTbank
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Had a trip that I couldn't take, outbound US 12/7, return AA yesterday. US ticket stock. After no-show on 12/7 received email that outbound US cancelled (there were 2 segments) yet AA return listed as "confirmed"; logged in to xp.ca and curiously said ticket number was now "pending". 12/8 logged back in, now had AA ticket number. As of flight time yesterday, AA res was completely normal, chaged my seat on aa.com just for fun, no reason to think that I could not have flown on it.
Dec 11, 2010, 8:04 am
#3369
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: All over
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My wife and I flew into Vegas today on this deal. On UA, supposed to fly SAT-SFO-LAS. The CRJ from SAT-SFO was weight restricted so UA needed volunteers. We were the only two passengers to volunteer, so UA pulled 16 checked bags instead. We collected $400 in credits each to give up our seats, were re-routed SAT-DEN-LAS, and got into Vegas five minutes later than originally scheduled. Had to sacrifice my confirmed upgrades on both segments, wound up with the exit row from SAT-DEN, and got upgraded from DEN-LAS at the gate due to my elite status.
Thanks again, flyinghigh77. ^
Thanks again, flyinghigh77. ^
. Congrats
Dec 11, 2010, 8:33 am
#3370
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: AA Plat Pto, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,538
Is the shuttle on a fixed route or does it vary based on demand? I will be at the Tropicana which seems like an easy trip, if it is even work taking the shuttle.
Dec 11, 2010, 9:16 am
#3371
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Phoenix
Programs: UA1k;HH Gold;MR Gold
Posts: 6,112
Probably the best thing to do is ask. In recent years I have just taken the cab. If they go down Paradise it is about $11 to the Trop.
Dec 11, 2010, 12:45 pm
#3373
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CA
Posts: 135
The shuttles don't leave until they are full. And if they aren't they'll wait around for a good 30 mins or so to get as many passengers as possible. You are better off taking a cab IMO.
Dec 11, 2010, 3:10 pm
#3374
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: Whatever's Cheapest, Accruing Miles, Redeeming for Premium Cabins, Not Chasing Status Unnecessarily
Posts: 2,264
Priceline car rental in Las Vegas is better if you don't mind driving, and want to get around without paying a cabbie every time.
Dec 11, 2010, 4:14 pm
#3375
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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I have a question about the original SAVE300 deal. I booked and I'm flying to Vegas tomorrow. I may have to stay out there and fly back a different day. I understand this would be on my own dime.
If I don't fly the back on the original "SAVE300" booking, will Expedia.ca penalize me, since I did not complete the original booking? Or will it not matter and I just don't show up?
If I don't fly the back on the original "SAVE300" booking, will Expedia.ca penalize me, since I did not complete the original booking? Or will it not matter and I just don't show up?