Airfare Deals....

[Kelley Sells]

Okay, let's all share, I'm having a funky time getting decent air fare.....I had one that boasted 85.00 round trip, yeah THEN tack on the 96.00 worth of TAXES.....what a RIP.....last year we had 114.00 that included taxes so that was INSANE.....

If you have a good rate or a good place to look, please share with us:o

[PampMomof3]

I got mine from Florida to Chicago for $143 from www.sidestep.com (http://www.sidestep.com)

That's a STEAL!!!:D

[DebbieJ]

Southwest Airlines always has great deals. They fly into Midway. Just an easy train ride downtown to the hotels.

[letscook04]

Southwest Airlines from Long Island $98 round trip included taxes!!!!

[chefkristin]

Southwest Airlines from Long Island $98 round trip included taxes!!!!
From Providence too! Wish I could go :(

[PampMomof3]

See, when I checked Southwest, the wanted $222!!! So, I'm flying Delta!

[PampMomof3]

Okay, I just checked Southwest again and they want $203 roundtrip. It's $92 for one way. I checked Delta again and they want $158 when I paid $143 so that's not too bad. I am flying into O'Hare though.

[PamperedMelanie]

Okay, I just checked Southwest again and they want $203 roundtrip. It's $92 for one way. I checked Delta again and they want $158 when I paid $143 so that's not too bad. I am flying into O'Hare though.

Can I ask where you are flying out of? My sister is getting married in Key West on 7/7/07 and I have to fly out the next day so I was looking at Miami and all the flights I've found are like 7AM, there is no way I could get there that early from Key West!

[DebbieJ]

Kristi is flying from Orlando.

[PampMomof3]

Thanks Deb! Yes, I am flying straight out of Orlando.

My plane leaves at 7:45am, has a layover in Cincinnati for an hour and I arrive to Chicago at 10:59am!

My flight leaves Chicago at 4:45 pm after Conference.:)

[pchefjennoy]

The cheapest flight I can find is $200 before taxes and such. That really stinks because last year I only paid $118 total!!!

[kimmers]

I'm booked on Southwest from BWI into Midway, for $122.20 total. One stop going, and Non-stop returning. I am so excited!!!

[DebbieJ]

Woo hooo!!!

And it's just a quick ride on the Orange line train to get downtown!

[kimmers]

Woo hooo!!!

And it's just a quick ride on the Orange line train to get downtown!

Last year there was a bunch of us going, and we split the cost of a limo. How cool was that! I'm not sure how we are going to get there this year. I don't know which hotel we will be staying in yet. I'm willing to try the train. How much is it?

[DebbieJ]

The train is $2.

Once they officially announce the hotels, I'll research the routes and post them for everyone with door to door directions.

[PampMomof3]

Thanks Deb! You're the best!!:D

[yummybytes]

Mine was 138 RT from Pittsburgh via Southwest :)
So excited!! There are like 8 of us on the same filght so that will be a blast :-)

[dannyzmom]

The train is $2.

Once they officially announce the hotels, I'll research the routes and post them for everyone with door to door directions.

Thank you Deb!!

[GourmetGirl]

Northwest has airfare for $98 including taxes from MSP to CHI right now... FYI!!! :)

[chefbritt]

I'm so jealous of all of you with cheap flights. The cheapest I've found so far was $250, and when I tried Southwest, they wanted $300. That's way too far out of my budget...

[reba515]

I just got $138 (on Air Trans) from Boston yesterday. what airport are you flying out of? usually Manchester is cheaper than Logan.

[Kelley Sells]

but noticed that the flights from Logan are cheaper on that Air Trans, but last year we got 113.00 round trip non stop from Providence, took two vans in and left them for the time, and that was AWESOME......it cost 30.00 per vehicle to leave them there, v.s. taking in a limo each way.

I just wanna book a flight at a decent price, too bad that HO didn't have a deal for us.....

[karlene]

southwest is 49.00 one way from Cleveland to Midway...whoohoooo

[Kelley Sells]

SHOW OFF.....LOL...that is an AWESOME fare.....amazing how the prices go up and up and up huh? LOL...

I finally BOOKED my flight last night. 69.00 each way with Air Tran from Boston......

So if ANYONE is flying out on the 11th from Boston on Air Trans, let me know.....

Woo Hoo......I'm on my way.....

[chefjanet]

Hi Kelly!
So far there are seven of us flying AirTran out of Boston on the 11th at 6:45 AM, so look for us if you will be on the same flight. It was the only non-stop available and the price of $158 RT was the best we found when we looked at leaving from either Manchester or Boston. We usually take Southwest, but their only RT were $278!

Now we just need to get the hotel info. I tried calling "Travel Planners" who take the reservations for the rooms, but they said that we can't book until April 4th.

[reba515]

hey Janet,
there will be 4 from my cluster on that flight too!

[chefjanet]

hey Janet,
there will be 4 from my cluster on that flight too!

So who's bringing breakfast??? ;)

We'll probably be staying at the Sheraton, if we can get in there. Which Exec. Director Banquet will you attend? We're part of Chris Manion's downline.

[chef_kimmo]

Shoot - you all are making me jealous. I haven't found anything cheaper than $260. Am still looking and want to see how some people do a group fare maybe I can find enough people in Houston to get a deal.

[reba515]

So who's bringing breakfast??? ;)

We'll probably be staying at the Sheraton, if we can get in there. Which Exec. Director Banquet will you attend? We're part of Chris Manion's downline.


Joanne Wilhem's
I vote directors bring breakfast!:D

[PCGINA]

Shoot - you all are making me jealous. I haven't found anything cheaper than $260. Am still looking and want to see how some people do a group fare maybe I can find enough people in Houston to get a deal.

I hear you Kim.... WEST cost fares arre still @<hidden email> $300.00 min. I sure love it when I finally get it booked :p

[erinyourpclady]

So who's bringing breakfast??? ;)

We'll probably be staying at the Sheraton, if we can get in there. Which Exec. Director Banquet will you attend? We're part of Chris Manion's downline.


What hotel is attached to McCormick Place? That is where my cluster is staying. Last year my Director reserved rooms for the entire block of conference time this year to make sure that was the hotel we got. No shuttle for me!! LOL!! Maybe I will actually make a breakfast this year!

[Kelley Sells]

that on Expedia.com last night....is that the Hilton? LOL...can't remember, old age ya know.....I was thinking the same thing about the shuttles....LOL...I really want the Sheraton Towers down my the Navy Pier....I can't WAIT for them to let us know what hotels are "conference Hotels".......woo hoo.....

[Kelley Sells]

Hi Kelly!
So far there are seven of us flying AirTran out of Boston on the 11th at 6:45 AM, so look for us if you will be on the same flight. It was the only non-stop available and the price of $158 RT was the best we found when we looked at leaving from either Manchester or Boston. We usually take Southwest, but their only RT were $278!

Now we just need to get the hotel info. I tried calling "Travel Planners" who take the reservations for the rooms, but they said that we can't book until April 4th.

We got a non stop out around 12:00.....;O(....would have been awesome to take all the seats on the plane with PC Consultants huh? Hey, we could do an "onboard" cooking show....LOL...

My son will be in Boot Camp for the Navy and looks like his graduation ceremonies will be the same week, so I may be going out EARLIER or staying LATER....LOL...woo hoo, my TWO favorite things, my Son and PC....LOL....

[PampMomof3]

I wish there would be cheffers on my flight!!! Ugh! I hate flying ALONE.:(

[smspamperedchef]

Can I ask where you are flying out of? My sister is getting married in Key West on 7/7/07 and I have to fly out the next day so I was looking at Miami and all the flights I've found are like 7AM, there is no way I could get there that early from Key West!

Gee we are in the same boat I think here. My stepdaughter is getting married out of state in NJ. (We live in TX) She is getting married on 07/08/07 (she wanted 07/07/07-didn't work out). I fly home on the 9th and then back out to Chicago on the 11th. I sure I hope I can get some shows in July with all the time I will be gone!

[ChefKrisB]

if you are still looking for a flight....
My suggestion is to download Southwest's Ding! Alert. I did this (mid March)and booked my flight out of Providence RI (and my Director's out of Hartford Ct) for $29.00 going to Chicago and $109 coming home on the 15th!!! :)
You can set it up for multiple airports. The only "catch" is you have a limited amount of time to book the flights. But, the fares are lower than the published ones on the regualr site!!! Just a thought...

[Chef Stacy Edwards]

we are flying AA round trip for 108.00 But we booked about 3-4 weeks ago.

[Kathytnt]

Anyone seen any good airfare from Texas - Particularly Dallas/FW I want to change my tour but not until I get my air fare situatied Hubby usually does this for me.

[MissChef]

I could only dream of prices like this! It makes me want to move closer to Chicago! I paid over $400 for my ticket! And that was a deal! Most are going for over $500 out here!:eek: :rolleyes:

[hoosierchef]

Megabus, $8 one way from Indy! :p

[PamperedChefDebi]

Well, gee, we found some cheap flights too! Only $900 from Frankfurt, Germany, to Chicago round trip! LOL!

[AJPratt]

if you are still looking for a flight....
My suggestion is to download Southwest's Ding! Alert. I did this (mid March)and booked my flight out of Providence RI (and my Director's out of Hartford Ct) for $29.00 going to Chicago and $109 coming home on the 15th!!! :)
You can set it up for multiple airports. The only "catch" is you have a limited amount of time to book the flights. But, the fares are lower than the published ones on the regualr site!!! Just a thought...

We did Southwest!!! We also checked sidestep too (it usually my fave site)
Its $200pp round trip taxes, fees, everything. It was the best price I found for where we are coming from.

[MissChef]

:rolleyes: yeah, bite me! Hoosierchef!!!!! :D :p LOL! LMBO! Just kidding! That makes me want to cry! Seriously though, I hope you can appreciate what a deal you have!;) :p :D

[hoosierchef]

Smilin' Cathy! I'm so happy we have this now. When I went 5 years ago we carpooled and had to pay to park. That royally sucked. I can't imagine with Gas Prices being the way they are, how much that would cost us today!! Probably almost as much as flying!

I feel for everyone who does have to fly in though. It really is a "Big Investment" in your business, but it really pays off "Big Time." I can't wait to meet everyone!

[MissChef]

oh crap! I totally murdered your name! hoosierchef! But I went back and edited it! I really do know how to read and write! I "gadiated"! I really did!:D LOL! Haha! Well, at least you know how lucky you are and appreciate your deal! I'll tell you what, with gas prices as bad as they are,:eek: it is probably not a great idea to drive, unless you have a whole van full, and everyone splits the cost!:rolleyes:

[jrw3]

I am traveling from Alaska and I am leaving 6am Wednesday and come home 11pm Sunday. Unless I want to over night in Seattle both ways (more hotel cost). I only wish I had the option of good price tickets.

[Paula R. Lewis]

Mine was 138 RT from Pittsburgh via Southwest :)
So excited!! There are like 8 of us on the same filght so that will be a blast :-)


Jenn,
I finally decided to go to Conference, and also booked a Southwest flight, out of Pittsburgh.
I was just wondering, what flight schedule are you and your friends on? :confused:
My upline director is going out on Wednesday, but I'm not leaving until Thursday morning, the 12th. My flight is the 9:35 A.M. flight. My director and I are on the same flight coming back on Saturday, at 4:40...

Paula:)

[chefpattie]

My whole cluster we went thru cheapair.com and got r/t tickets from Los angeles for 275.00 not bad, they were running about 350.00 from other sites

[chefkristin]

I just heard an ad on the radio for AirTran. From Boston (I think) to Chicago like $69.00 each way!!! You may want to go to www.airtran.com

[chefkristin]

Ok I put in Boston to Midway and the total was $178.80!!! I don't think the sale will last long.

[Shawnna]

We were able to get our flights for 165 before taxes...203 after...from Oklahoma to Chicago OHare. I actually looked online at the Melaleuca travel options, found a price and then called my local travel agency who booked the same flight for me for the same price. I have found that my travel agent usually gets me just as good a deal as looking online. However, 2 years ago when we flew to Florida, we got the best deal by calling American Airlines directly.

[lizcooks4u]

Thanks Deb! Yes, I am flying straight out of Orlando.

My plane leaves at 7:45am, has a layover in Cincinnati for an hour and I arrive to Chicago at 10:59am!

My flight leaves Chicago at 4:45 pm after Conference.:)

Time zones

I believe Chicago is on Central Stnd Time
Fl I think is Eastern Std Time

I grew up on EST in OH
but live in CST in TX now, talk about confusing and I'm only an hr off LOL

[lkspeir]

Dallas Fort Worth to ORD $196.00 - last year we only paid $139.00 (bummer)