Scoop Airport/Hotel/Travel Thread

[pbiflyer]

Wedding in Ireland this summer. Looking for flight info. Options out of Indy:

- American
- Delta
- United
- Aer Lingus
- Air Canada

Any suggestions? Really looking into comfort, amenities, quality. These all have prices about the same. Planning economy/economy plus

Check out SeatGuru.com to compare seat sizes on specific flights.
All things being equal, the plane itself might matter. 787s are pretty sweet, better air gives you less jet lag. We flew an Air Canada one and was far better off the following day.

[Galway Eagle]

Wedding in Ireland this summer. Looking for flight info. Options out of Indy:

- American
- Delta
- United
- Aer Lingus
- Air Canada

Any suggestions? Really looking into comfort, amenities, quality. These all have prices about the same. Planning economy/economy plus

Don't fly Aer lingus quality has dropped in a huge way. I've always enjoyed American over here

[MUfan12]

We flew American from O'Hare to Dublin and it was a nice experience.

[JWags85]

I’d echo the quality drop in Aer Lingus, they seem to have positioned themselves as a discount TATL carrier like IcelandAir or Norwegian.

Surprised to see the American love. They are fine but I’d consider them a clear 3rd behind United and Delta, especially internationally

I’ve had some nice experiences with Air Canada through Toronto as well

[WarriorFan]

Wedding in Ireland this summer. Looking for flight info. Options out of Indy:

- American
- Delta
- United
- Aer Lingus
- Air Canada

Any suggestions? Really looking into comfort, amenities, quality. These all have prices about the same. Planning economy/economy plus

Don't be afraid to look for business class.   I always check the cheapest business class and often find it's not that much more than economy.  And it's just so much more comfy for longer flights.

[Galway Eagle]

I’d echo the quality drop in Aer Lingus, they seem to have positioned themselves as a discount TATL carrier like IcelandAir or Norwegian.

Surprised to see the American love. They are fine but I’d consider them a clear 3rd behind United and Delta, especially internationally

I’ve had some nice experiences with Air Canada through Toronto as well

Never flown Delta. I didn't care for my last United flight over here. But it was back in 2015

[dgies9156]

Don't be afraid to look for business class.   I always check the cheapest business class and often find it's not that much more than economy.  And it's just so much more comfy for longer flights.

We did Business Class on Lufthansa last October to Rome for $2,200 per person. Unbelievably reasonable. It was a United code share.

Of the group from Indy, I'd probably do United first, depending on the aircraft. If you are in a 10 across 777-200, look for something else.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Wedding in Ireland this summer. Looking for flight info. Options out of Indy:

- American
- Delta
- United
- Aer Lingus
- Air Canada

Any suggestions? Really looking into comfort, amenities, quality. These all have prices about the same. Planning economy/economy plus

I always fly Delta or Skyteam because it's all about the points.

Plug in your fly dates into Kayak just to see the different options.  Then dig deeper from there.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Wedding in Ireland this summer. Looking for flight info. Options out of Indy:

- American
- Delta
- United
- Aer Lingus
- Air Canada

Any suggestions? Really looking into comfort, amenities, quality. These all have prices about the same. Planning economy/economy plus

Thought Aeroflot would be more your speed, eh comrade?

[BM1090]

Usually go to Vegas for March Madness but this year flights are $600 RT. A couple friends and I are considering heading to an Illinois Sportsbook for sweet 16/elite 8 weekend.

I can't find a ton of information online but it looks like BetRivers in Des Plaines might be the best option. Walking distance from some decent hotels and the book looks nice in pictures. Has anyone been? If so, how was your experience? Any sportsbooks you'd recommend instead?

The MGM property in Biloxi, MS looks pretty cool but factoring in hotel prices it would be more expensive than Vegas.

[JWags85]

Usually go to Vegas for March Madness but this year flights are $600 RT. A couple friends and I are considering heading to an Illinois Sportsbook for sweet 16/elite 8 weekend.

I can't find a ton of information online but it looks like BetRivers in Des Plaines might be the best option. Walking distance from some decent hotels and the book looks nice in pictures. Has anyone been? If so, how was your experience? Any sportsbooks you'd recommend instead?

The MGM property in Biloxi, MS looks pretty cool but factoring in hotel prices it would be more expensive than Vegas.

Where are you coming from?

[warriorchick]

Usually go to Vegas for March Madness but this year flights are $600 RT. A couple friends and I are considering heading to an Illinois Sportsbook for sweet 16/elite 8 weekend.

I can't find a ton of information online but it looks like BetRivers in Des Plaines might be the best option. Walking distance from some decent hotels and the book looks nice in pictures. Has anyone been? If so, how was your experience? Any sportsbooks you'd recommend instead?

The MGM property in Biloxi, MS looks pretty cool but factoring in hotel prices it would be more expensive than Vegas.

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Rivers is one of the nicest casinos I have been to outside of Las Vegas.. I have not stayed at the hotel.

[BM1090]

Where are you coming from?

Milwaukee area, but my friends are located elsewhere.

[BM1090]

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Rivers is one of the nicest casinos I have been to outside of Las Vegas.. I have not stayed at the hotel.

That's great to hear. It looks nice in pictures but I've definitely been tricked by photos before. We'll spend most of our time in the bars/casino so I'm not all that concerned about hotel quality.

[DegenerateDish]

That's great to hear. It looks nice in pictures but I've definitely been tricked by photos before. We'll spend most of our time in the bars/casino so I'm not all that concerned about hotel quality.

Rivers is arguably the nicest Chicago area casino/book. The other nice thing is you have all of Rosemont just a couple miles down the road (literally like 2 miles), and all that it has to offer.

[warriorchick]

Milwaukee area, but my friends are located elsewhere.

As long as you are driving to Chicago, have you checked the airfares out of OHare and Midway?

[Galway Eagle]

Heading to the states tomorrow can't believe I paid 99 euro for a test

[JWags85]

Heading to the states tomorrow can't believe I paid 99 euro for a test

PCR or antigen? 

[BM1090]

As long as you are driving to Chicago, have you checked the airfares out of OHare and Midway?

I did. Not as expensive. Still not cheap. But not everyone in my group is able to drive to Chicago. Some will fly into Ohare.

[Galway Eagle]

PCR or antigen?

PCR

[The Lens]

Whatever morning you have time, be at Buffalo Trace around 9:45am. It's less than 40 minutes from Lexington. You'll be able to snag one of ETH/ER/Weller/Blantons per person at MSRP. Then you can buy as much Buffalo Trace or Bourbon Cream as you like.

Goodwood Brewing in Frankfort was a good spot for food and sports on televisions if you want to hit that up after Buffalo Trace.

Lexington, the distillery district is cool. Lots of food and booze options. Joe Bologna's in Lexington will have the pasta, along with every other Eye-talian specialty.

If Kentucky Native Cafe is still open for the season, check it out.

Thanks for all your help.  I hit Buffalo Trace on Sunday.  I ended up with 2 bottles of ER, 2 bottles of BT and 2 bottles of Bourbon Cream.  Great recommendation![/list]

[MuggsyB]

I may go to the Keys for 10 days in Jan now that my conf in Australia was canceled.   Is it worth the money to dive there as opposed to snorkeling?  I'm not much of a fisherman but that seems like more of  a sure thing. 

[🏀]

Thanks for all your help.  I hit Buffalo Trace on Sunday.  I ended up with 2 bottles of ER, 2 bottles of BT and 2 bottles of Bourbon Cream.  Great recommendation![/list]

Nice haul. Bourbon Cream is underrated, mix that up 70/30 with root beer for a great dessert drink.

[pbiflyer]

I may go to the Keys for 10 days in Jan now that my conf in Australia was canceled.   Is it worth the money to dive there as opposed to snorkeling?  I'm not much of a fisherman but that seems like more of  a sure thing.

Depending on where you are talking about. Pennekamp? Snorkeling is fine.
Islamorada or other places further down? Diving is better.
Plus personal preference. Snorkeling easier, cheaper,  You can obviously observe better diving. Turtles and nurse sharks tuck under ledges and are easier to see on air.
Plus there are a couple wrecks you can only get to diving. I’m not a big wreck diver fan, but most are.
Let me know where and I’ll see what insight I can provide. I’ve never dove near Key West so no knowledge about that area.
If you are in Islamorada, go to Lorelei’s for sunset dinner and drinks. Have a bushwhacker.

[MuggsyB]

Depending on where you are talking about. Pennekamp? Snorkeling is fine.
Islamorada or other places further down? Diving is better.
Plus personal preference. Snorkeling easier, cheaper,  You can obviously observe better diving. Turtles and nurse sharks tuck under ledges and are easier to see on air.
Plus there are a couple wrecks you can only get to diving. I’m not a big wreck diver fan, but most are.
Let me know where and I’ll see what insight I can provide. I’ve never dove near Key West so no knowledge about that area.
If you are in Islamorada, go to Lorelei’s for sunset dinner and drinks. Have a bushwhacker.

Thank you very much.   My buddy rented a house in Big Pine Key so I guess it's in between Key West and Islamorada.  I'm undecided....maybe if I go down spending money on Stone Crab is the best option? 

Believe it or not there is this insane new resort (adults only) close to my friend's rental in Littke Torch Key called Palm Island.  Their lowest room rate is $3300 a night, I'm not S-ing you.  What do you get for that?  Daily yacht orgies with SI swimsuit models??  Freaking crazy.