I'm planning a trip, and you're all invited.

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:00 am

Best First wrote:So how many ex-colonial interlopers are we expecting?

If I make it, there better be beer in hand for all attending at all times.

Im not ******* around if I get a chance to get out of the US for a bit.

Post by **Best First** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:23 am

Right, so Transfans special offer: Any non UK Transfans dudes who make it over, given the level of expense involved, i will cover off their AA ticket (up to say, 5 people, just in case)

Cos leaving Sades outside while i go in and spend a gazillion pounds on toys i don't need seems like the wrong call.

inflatable dalek · Post by **inflatable dalek** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:35 am

Best First wrote:Right, so Transfans special offer: Any non UK Transfans dudes who make it over, given the level of expense involved, i will cover off their AA ticket (up to say, 5 people, just in case)

Bloody hell, you are awesome. Like the... best... first or something.

I may have to move abroad to take advantage of this offer though. Bloody technicalities.

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:56 am

Ahhhh!

I can't make myself accept or refuse.

You are fantastic BeeEff.

Post by **Kaylee** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:57 am

Best First wrote:Right, so Transfans special offer: Any non UK Transfans dudes who make it over, given the level of expense involved, i will cover off their AA ticket (up to say, 5 people, just in case)

Cos leaving Sades outside while i go in and spend a gazillion pounds on toys i don't need seems like the wrong call.

Wow: you'll spring for everything beyond the plane ticket? Struth!

I'll throw a little cash into that hat, if it'd help.

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:44 am

Like I said above, I can accommodate people either in London or near Birmingham, which should lift some of the cost of the trip. OPR - never fear, I'll also supply beers and introduce you to the wonders of Banks's Mild.

Post by **Best First** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 1:18 pm

saysadie wrote:Ahhhh!

I can't make myself accept or refuse.

You are fantastic BeeEff.

I'm not - i'm a bit of a ****. Which is probably one reason why i earn too much.

You are merely a guilt relieving pawn. ha!

Karl wrote: Wow: you'll spring for everything beyond the plane ticket? Struth!

Your being sarcastic right? I meant the cost of the covention ticket.

Just asking in case, you are probably being sarcastic.

But i am tried and just wanna make sure i have not been unclear and Sades hasn't booked into the Savoy

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 1:21 pm

I was pretty shocked to find flights for around 350 bucks. If the prices are still relatively cheap come tax time, I would say that OPR will be making his first trip to Europe in 25 years.

Might even try to finally meet my cousins for the first time. Haven't been to the UK since I was 6.

Also, AA is right around my birthday. Unfortunately to get the best price, I have to fly back on the 16th. But I guess I can get toasted at 35k feet while I turn 33.

Post by **Kaylee** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 1:52 pm

Best First wrote:
saysadie wrote:Ahhhh!

I can't make myself accept or refuse.

You are fantastic BeeEff.
I'm not - i'm a bit of a ****. Which is probably one reason why i earn too much.

You are merely a guilt relieving pawn. ha!

Karl wrote: Wow: you'll spring for everything beyond the plane ticket? Struth!

Your being sarcastic right? I meant the cost of the covention ticket.

Just asking in case, you are probably being sarcastic.

But i am tried and just wanna make sure i have not been unclear and Sades hasn't booked into the Savoy

No, I misunderstood AA as American Airlines and thought you were being mind-bogglingly generous!

that made me want to help out!

Sorry for the confusion

Post by **Kaylee** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 2:11 pm

Anyone not in fear of my childlike naivety and generosity should probably think about getting started

Post by **Best First** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 3:03 pm

ha ha!

Post by **Kaylee** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 3:31 pm

Whilst the logistics of it are likely difficult I suppose my offer may as well stand

inflatable dalek · Post by **inflatable dalek** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 4:50 pm

Optimus Prime Rib wrote:I was pretty shocked to find flights for around 350 bucks. If the prices are still relatively cheap come tax time, I would say that OPR will be making his first trip to Europe in 25 years.

It's probably a stupidly obvious thing to say but a lot of cheaper flights have hidden costs not included in the up front charge, so always be careful to check them out fully.

bumblemusprime · Post by **bumblemusprime** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 6:35 pm

Optimus Prime Rib wrote:I was pretty shocked to find flights for around 350 bucks. If the prices are still relatively cheap come tax time, I would say that OPR will be making his first trip to Europe in 25 years.

Might even try to finally meet my cousins for the first time. Haven't been to the UK since I was 6.

Also, AA is right around my birthday. Unfortunately to get the best price, I have to fly back on the 16th. But I guess I can get toasted at 35k feet while I turn 33.

About eight hundred round trip here--but I assume the 350 was only one-way for you. Iceland Air is cool.

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:00 pm

inflatable dalek wrote: It's probably a stupidly obvious thing to say but a lot of cheaper flights have hidden costs not included in the up front charge, so always be careful to check them out fully.

I'll add on to that and say that I'm fully suspecting that the prices will go up for summertime flights.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:52 pm

Optimus Prime Rib wrote:Also, AA is right around my birthday. Unfortunately to get the best price, I have to fly back on the 16th. But I guess I can get toasted at 35k feet while I turn 33.

I doubt your sponsor would look favourably upon that.

bumblemusprime wrote:Iceland Air is cool.

Except where it's hot. And magma-rich.

Legion · Post by **Legion** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:54 pm

inflatable dalek wrote:
Optimus Prime Rib wrote:I was pretty shocked to find flights for around 350 bucks. If the prices are still relatively cheap come tax time, I would say that OPR will be making his first trip to Europe in 25 years.
It's probably a stupidly obvious thing to say but a lot of cheaper flights have hidden costs not included in the up front charge, so always be careful to check them out fully.

But on the plus side, one of these cheap-o airlines that claim to fly you to London may well actually land you in Birmingham anyway...

Post by **Kaylee** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:04 pm

Legion wrote:
inflatable dalek wrote:
Optimus Prime Rib wrote:I was pretty shocked to find flights for around 350 bucks. If the prices are still relatively cheap come tax time, I would say that OPR will be making his first trip to Europe in 25 years.
It's probably a stupidly obvious thing to say but a lot of cheaper flights have hidden costs not included in the up front charge, so always be careful to check them out fully.
But on the plus side, one of these cheap-o airlines that claim to fly you to London may well actually land you in Birmingham anyway...

Btw is there any chance of us two running into each other at a convention? Itd be nice to agree with you in person!

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:05 pm

If anyone finds awesome ticket prices, say in April-May or so, fire me the website link so I can check if they "do" Canada.

Post by **Kaylee** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:06 pm

saysadie wrote:If anyone finds awesome ticket prices, say in April-May or so, fire me the website link so I can check if they "do" Canada.

Check Bing they have a flight price trending tool so you can view a graph of prices and see when its cheapest.

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:08 pm

Ooh, all this new-fangled technology.

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:21 pm

You have to remember that I live 1.5 hours from Houston. Convenient international airport allows for cheap flights directly to London. Also lookin at flights 8 months in advance doesnt hurt either.

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:57 pm

Wait... you mean for comparison, right?

Because airlines posting their actual flight schedules 8 months in advance seems silly, but could be fantastically useful in this case.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:27 am

saysadie wrote:Wait... you mean for comparison, right?

Because airlines posting their actual flight schedules 8 months in advance seems silly, but could be fantastically useful in this case.

8 months might seem a little excessive, but I think it's a standard practice with travel companies (air, rail, sea, road, etc.) to offer cheaper travel months in advance, when demand is lower, and up the prices closer to the time, when demand becomes greater. It's when they've still got lots of spaces at the eleventh hour the price will drop below the actual cost of a ticket. Basic Supply & Demand strategy.

Buy 8 months in advance, it'll probably cost you the actual cost of a ticket. Buy 2 months in advance, could be 5 times the actual cost. Buy 10 mins before departure, could be 1/10th the actual cost. Buy 10 mins after departure... oh, wait.

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:32 am

That's kinda fantastic for me... the uber-planner-attempter-when-it-comes-to-big-things.

I'm now so totally tempted to try and wait until the last minute.

Legion · Post by **Legion** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:40 pm

Karl wrote:
Legion wrote: But on the plus side, one of these cheap-o airlines that claim to fly you to London may well actually land you in Birmingham anyway...
Btw is there any chance of us two running into each other at a convention? Itd be nice to agree with you in person!

I'm honoured! Seriously thinking about AA next year, especially if this lot are going too and maybe Transformation too as it's London based.

bumblemusprime · Post by **bumblemusprime** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:13 pm

Will we see you and Emvee rock? That was you playing guitar in his pics on fb, right?

Post by **Kaylee** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:30 pm

bumblemusprime wrote:Will we see you and Emvee rock? That was you playing guitar in his pics on fb, right?

Whom, legion?

bumblemusprime · Post by **bumblemusprime** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:57 pm

May be the wrong legion.

Which is what the Roman general said to the angry unpaid prostitutes.

Post by **Kaylee** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:29 pm

I haven't seen Rob in ages!

{Cries a sad cry}