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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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I haven't ever had a flight delayed in Chicago before... but we always traveled through there in the spring/summer so, I am assuming you're talking about wintery conditions then, eh?
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Tomas
If you change it within 24 hours of the reservation first being made, it can often be done free - after that point, tough, most airlines charge $50 or $100 dollars per person to make the change...

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uh... crap... missed that window.... came via email... but after the lighting storm we had earlier this week i had intermitent net axs ... some sites would work.. but email server not reachable... then other sites would work and the ones that did before didnt...

oh well will try... tho in the grand scheme of things... $50-100 to change flight to an other wise 1200 value trip.. not that bad...
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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yeah I was talking about the wintery conditions... either way, ORD and MDW seem to be at the bottom of the list for "on-time" departures... (http://www.bts.gov/programs/airline_.../table_06.html) ... But I doubt that you'll have any problems flying through there... Flight delays don't happen that often really.
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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Heh. I'm really no better off flying through Houston and Philadelphia.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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Me neither. Two stops just gives us more chances of delays.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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glad I only have one stop each way, the first leg home is going to be a long flight, 6+ hours, to san fran, haven't been on a plane that long since I was in Okinawa, in 1964, lol.
Old Nov 26, 2006 | 06:01 PM
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Im laid over in Chicago too. Im not too worried.
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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Have yet to get my confirmation but I am hoping only to have one stop compared to the original 3~ (Am I close enough to be considered a wa____onian?
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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Heck yes, you're close enough! (...long as you're not from California... )

Welcome to the party!

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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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I'm accepted!
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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Lol I concur! Looks like this place is rocking! So has there been any set plans yet as to what is going to exactly happen in Miami? Party wise as in meeting Thursday, plans on Friday?
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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we are planning to hit up a burger place after everyone gets in on Thurs. night, not exactly sure on the time, most will be getting in around 9pm, dinner time for us, lol.
Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:15 AM
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Yeah thats perfect eating time for us and I am sorry but we will be vamished after shamefully picking through our airline meals
Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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well, you won't have to worry about picking through the airline meal since you won't get one....unless of course you're desperate enough to pay for it.
Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:43 AM
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After an entire day sitting on airplanes, I will not be embarrassed at all to devour a $10 Cheesburger at Cheeseburger Baby in Miami at 10PM. :D

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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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I'll take the 1 LB Double Cheeseburger + French Fries for $14!
http://www.cheeseburgerbabyusa.com/

Old Nov 30, 2006 | 01:36 AM
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lol, wonder if the 5 dollar all you can drink goes for the beers also
Old Nov 30, 2006 | 02:15 AM
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Now that place would have potential!
Old Nov 30, 2006 | 02:37 AM
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I keep seeing "Free Delivery" on their stuff, and since the place looks absolutely packed in the pics, maybe if the weather is nice we could even find a patio or something to sit around outside at the hotel and eat. Anyway, I'm having something from there my first night in Miami Beach. :D

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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 02:49 AM
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I would totally be up to pullling up there with us in all of our scions but I right now see us showing up in a hotel van or a couple taxis and yeah does not look good.

A special request for everyone here. What is the favorite shirt from tshirthell.com I am going to get a couple from the trip and the #1 voted I will wear on the plane Thursday!

Cast your votes in your next post!



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