Las Vegas 2007

[honey lamb]

What is pleasing me is that Virgin America obviously accepts credit cards from out of town - unlike some of the US majors [^]

[Pete]

Originally posted by iforres1
Just booked my flight and seat (1A) on the VX764 LAS-SFO 2.15 18/11/07
1st class all in $208

Iain

You not flying over to SFO on the Friday, Iain? Only 1 night in San Francisco?

[buns]

Originally posted by Pete
That kind of good news is almost enough to soften the blow of Buns not being able to make it!

Envious of Surrey is as sick as a parrot[:$]

I really will miss the fun, but will take solace in seeing good friends become more and more excited about the jaunt :D:D.

I will continue to look forward to reading the posts as the departures draw nearer

buns

Originally posted by Pete

Originally posted by iforres1
Just booked my flight and seat (1A) on the VX764 LAS-SFO 2.15 18/11/07
1st class all in $208

Iain

You not flying over to SFO on the Friday, Iain? Only 1 night in San Francisco?

I know Pete, but remember I only arrive in LAS on the Wednesday evening and i need a couple of days at least to loose all my money:D

Iain

Originally posted by honey lamb
What is pleasing me is that Virgin America obviously accepts credit cards from out of town - unlike some of the US majors [^]

Yep and the first one listed on their dropdown is Amex

[Bazz]

I am having some difficulties with staff cover arrangements at present so am having to hold off booking the outbound leg and the internal LAS-SFO leg - still have the "G" on the 'party bus' secured though!

[ChuckC]

Originally posted by Pete
... and now I'm booked on the 2.15pm flight from LAS > SFO on the 16th. First Class is just $199 (£100 at the current rates!), and coach only $79. Bargain.

Am sat across from you, Pete. So please behave. Probably come to Vegas Thursday eve (might this be the dinner night?), fly to SF on VX on Friday, return to Memphis on Sunday.

Chuck-

[Pete]

I've finally stopped procrastinating and booked my hotel in Vegas - we're staying at the Wynn for the week. Booked it via http://www.virginatlantic.com in the end, as they give 1 flying club mile per £1, and using the VS Amex card, there's even more bonus miles.

[preiffer]

The Wynn? [:0]

Business good right now, Pete? [:p]

[preiffer]

Originally posted by iforres1
Just booked my flight and seat (1A) on the VX764 LAS-SFO 2.15 18/11/07
1st class all in $208

I'll leave it clean (ish) for you in that case... [}:)]

[Scrooge]

I am in talks with a guy about getting a helicopter for the night (with pilot..you don't want me at the stick trust me) for one of the nights if there is enough interest...prices to follow shortly.

Originally posted by Pete
I've finally stopped procrastinating and booked my hotel in Vegas - we're staying at the Wynn for the week. Booked it via http://www.virginatlantic.com in the end, as they give 1 flying club mile per £1, and using the VS Amex card, there's even more bonus miles.

Is it not 2 miles per £ spent on Hotels? And is it double miles on the Amex as you're spending direct with VS?

[Bazz]

Email from VS today stating departure time for the 20 on the 19th has been put back to 17.25 arriving 11.35 on 20th.

Originally posted by Bazz
Email from VS today stating departure time for the 20 on the 19th has been put back to 17.25 arriving 11.35 on 20th.

Got mine about a week ago for the 20th. seems it's a permanant change

-Steve

[preiffer]

For those going to LAS from the north of England, bmi has a great fare sale right now.

Booked through Travelocity, a direct flight in "the business" - onboard chef, etc is £1087 including all taxes, fees, surcharges for departures throughout November.

For those not that keen on paying the extra £4,000 to fly VS, it looks like a good deal... [:w]

[Bazz]

Originally posted by Stevieboy

Originally posted by Bazz
Email from VS today stating departure time for the 20 on the 19th has been put back to 17.25 arriving 11.35 on 20th.

Got mine about a week ago for the 20th. seems it's a permanant change

-Steve

More time in the CH methinks [y]

Having just cleared it with the domestic authorities I am making a surprise late move to come along on the trip!

Can only manage to get away for a few days so will be flying on the 023 to LAX on Fri 16th then up to SFO on Sun 18th (sitting next to iforres1 on the VX764) and have been allocated seat 5K on the 020 on Mon 19th.

Still a few details like how I'm getting from LA to Vegas and where I'll stay etc but I'm coming along all the same!!

See you soon,
John

[ChuckC]

Hey, that's great, John!

Chuck-

Firmingup now, going to stay in LA on the Friday night (IC Century City) then have hired a Corvette convertible and will drive to Vegas next morning. Still not booked the hotel in Vegas (waiting to hear bck from Iain) but have booked a night in the Mark Hopkins for the Sun night.

Can't wait now!!

John

[Bazz]

That's great news John - now get yourself a seat in the "A" zone on the 20 instead of that 5K thingy on the upper deck and join the party!

Tis done...

Now in 15K but I only see another four seats reserved. Is there a list of who's actually going?

John

[Scrooge]

Great news John be good to see you.


I guess we should start a list of who is coming shouldn't we.

Seeing as I am firmly in vacation mode..I say Richard should do it..all those in favour say yep [y]

[preiffer]

yep [y]

[Pete]

I should add a traditional list to the first post in this thread. I'll add mine, then any attendees let me know your travel plans by PM or in this thread.

Ta

Pete

Just read bazz'z review of the Mark Hopkins in SFO. This is probably where I will stay along with JAT74L for our one night stop in SFO before the party flight home. Rates are very reasonable as well.
John also had a free mini bar in his room:D

Iain

Update:- Room booked for the the 18th Nov.