Who's Flying? - Comparing Airfare & Airport Options

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants discussing their travel plans for an upcoming leadership event, including airfare options, driving versus flying, and personal experiences related to travel logistics.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of finding a flight for $138 with US Airways and expresses excitement about the free shuttle.
  • Another participant mentions that they are driving to the event, noting that the travel time is comparable to flying when considering airport logistics.
  • Several users discuss the challenges of travel, including long travel times and the hassle of baggage claim and shuttles.
  • One participant expresses disappointment about not being able to attend due to unexpected expenses from a car accident and computer issues.
  • Another participant mentions that attendance might be affected by the location and that the organizers are offering incentives to encourage participation.
  • Some participants express excitement about the event and the personal attention received at leadership, while others share concerns about their ability to attend.
  • One participant plans to mail mini catalogs to their team from the event and offers to send one to another user.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding travel preferences, with some participants opting to drive while others choose to fly. There is no clear consensus on the best travel method or the impact of attendance on the event.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily Pampered Chef consultants discussing their travel plans for a leadership event, sharing personal experiences and logistical considerations.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants considering their travel options for the leadership event may find the shared experiences and insights helpful.

DebPC
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Who's going?What airfare did you get and what airport are you flying into?
 
I'm registered and have a room, but I don't have a flight yet. The cheapest is about $350 into Dayton (don't get me started on the Cincinnati airport), but the total travel time excluding the shuttle is about 9 hours. That may not seem like too much, but add the baggage claim, shuttle, hotel check in and it is at least 12 hours. I don't want to be wiped out before Leadership even starts!!!
 
I'm going and I'll be driving. :)
 
I am going, but I think we are going to drive this time. It would only take us about eight hours.

This decision was made based on the fact we fly out of the Atlanta airport. Driving to the airport takes about one hour; then we are suppose to be there two hours before our flight; then there is the air time and finally the shuttle from the Dayton airport. Driving would take us about the same amount of time.

Lisa
 
I'm going and I'm flying. I was able to catch a deal with US Airways for $138. So I'm very excited about that and now the free shuttle.
 
I'm going. A bunch of us are driving up from Nashville. I can't wait. I just read that no guests are allowed. My hubby wanted to come to see me walk. Guess that won't be happening now. :(
 
We will all be there to cheer you on Cindy!:party:
 
Yeah!! Thanks!
 
Well, I was hoping to go but now there's no way.

On Sunday my husband hit a deer. DH is fine but the car is undrivable and in the shop - the poor deer is... well we don't need to go into THAT. Same day my computer died a quick death.

Insurance is covering most of the car but I have to buy a new computer with the money I was planning to use for Leadership. And on top of that my show schedule for November is the weakest it has ever been and I'm not getting good responses from the calls I'm making.

Someone keep me posted from Cinci!
 
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so glad to hear your husband is ok. Think big tax deduction for your new computer- just in time before the end of the year.
 
Oh no Beth! I've been looking forward to meeting you at leadership. I understand your decision (and am glad your husband is okay), but from a purely selfish perspective, I wish you could be there.:cry:
 
legacypc46 said:
Oh no Beth! I've been looking forward to meeting you at leadership. I understand your decision (and am glad your husband is okay), but from a purely selfish perspective, I wish you could be there.:cry:

:cry::cry: Me too!! Well, who knows... maybe money will fall from the sky! :rolleyes:
 
Beth - is anyone in your downline close to promoting to Director? If they do that by Jan 1, you get $250 in cash!!! Plus, with the December PC$ incentive, you get some help there.
 
Well... I just have one that might be possible but she has fizzled so many times that I just don't know.. She is doing mentoring calls with me right now so who knows! We will both be there if she does promote for sure!!
 
I'm driving.
 
If I go I'll be driving. It's 10 hours and by the time I deal with airports and shuttles I would be there - and for less $$.
 
leadershipI'm going and will be driving.

Karen
 
I'm going and flying into Dayton and taking the shuttle to Cinci:rolleyes:
 
I'm flying into Dayton!!! Can't wait!!!!:D
 
Anyone have any favorite moves/exercises with resistance bands?
 
I am driving with some gals from NW Indiana. I just had a consultant who signed last month qualify ($100)! Hopefully that will cover the GAS!!!!!:confused:
 
I'm going and a few of us from here are driving. I can't wait!!!! :)
 
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It should be interesting if attendance is up or down or the same this year because of the non warm weather location.
 
I think they are concerned too - numbers must be down so far. They keep adding things that you "get" if you go to Leadership. Little carrots.
 
bethcooks4u said:
I think they are concerned too - numbers must be down so far. They keep adding things that you "get" if you go to Leadership. Little carrots.

Beth, are you going to be able to go after all????
 
chefmeg said:
Beth, are you going to be able to go after all????

So far no.:cry: With 2 new computers and $3000 in carpeting and other things eating our $$ I don't see it happening unless Sandy miraculously signs 2 and reactivates 2 (no one else is even talking the talk right now) - come hell or high water I would go if one of mine promoted:angel:. I WANT to go and I know the benefits of going but I just don't see it happening.:cry:
 
I can't wait to go! I'm so excited for everything!!!!
 
I am too Colleen! I love the personal attention we get as Directors at Leadership-I want my team to grow and love how they help us focus on just that!

as an FYI-I MIGHT have room in my hotel room-will keep you all posted!
 
I'm going and will be walking yeah. hubby was dispointed when I told him he couldn't go. Flying into Cinni to eliminate the long shuttle ride paid the extra $100 on ticket not have the hassle of lugging luggage so much fly in Wednesday about 2 pm
 
I'm flying into Cinncinatti (sp?) as well. Arriving around 10:00 wednesday morning...provided the weather cooperates.
 

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