$1100 sounds very very very pleasing...
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Team Australia - Lain/Oats/Havok/Hall Fan Club (July 2 - July 26)
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luke_atyeo
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indeed it does thats like a fortnights pay for me lol
Well here you go guys (Whoops I lied it's $1199):
V-Australia: http://www.vaustralia.com.au/
Delta will soon launch a service to LAX as well.
ALSO: IMPORTANT U.S. CUSTOMS INFORMATION REGARDING TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES
- From January 1 2009 or something, you have to go online to the US Department of Homeland Security to fill a survey before you board your plane. It'll basically ask if youre a terrorist or make bombs, etc, and give you a response saying if you're permitted or not. Print that out and bring it to the airport on check-in.
V-Australia: http://www.vaustralia.com.au/
Delta will soon launch a service to LAX as well.
ALSO: IMPORTANT U.S. CUSTOMS INFORMATION REGARDING TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES
- From January 1 2009 or something, you have to go online to the US Department of Homeland Security to fill a survey before you board your plane. It'll basically ask if youre a terrorist or make bombs, etc, and give you a response saying if you're permitted or not. Print that out and bring it to the airport on check-in.
M
+9999999999
Wait wut?
CONDITIONS!!!!!
On sale till 29th of December '08. ;__;
CONDITIONS!!!!!
On sale till 29th of December '08. ;__;
DBZ0wnz
Smash Cadet
Im too noobie -.-
ComboTurtle
Smash Lord
true and dbz suks
Vlade
Social Outcast
Maybe when I'm 18 and have enough money.
$1200 is rather tempting.
I'll have to figure out my uni timetable soon.
I'll have to figure out my uni timetable soon.
Myst Walker
Smash Apprentice
Coo, time to start being fiscally conservative and save for this!
*blows his savings on boxing day shopping*
Woops. =o
*blows his savings on boxing day shopping*
Woops. =o
cao have you booked your way there if so what company?
You know, My Uni holidays end right on the weekend of this, then it's orientation week.
Hmmmm.
I'm going to very seriously consider coming to this tournament.
Hmmmm.
I'm going to very seriously consider coming to this tournament.
Jei Jei
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*** yeah Vyse sex!
So far I have
Myself, Luke, tedeth and perhaps Meteor who are like "yeah we'll prob go".
tedeth would not be apart of this planning supposibly, as he has family commitments. Meteor wants to do some cool crap too.
The idea is going there about 2 weeks before hand, preferably in EC. Road trip around to as many tournaments as possible while travelling west to get a good idea of how much we'll get MAYBE owned at Genesis, then meet up with CAO who instead of travelling horizontally is travelling vertically and sleep for a few days in LA.
Myself, Luke, tedeth and perhaps Meteor who are like "yeah we'll prob go".
tedeth would not be apart of this planning supposibly, as he has family commitments. Meteor wants to do some cool crap too.
The idea is going there about 2 weeks before hand, preferably in EC. Road trip around to as many tournaments as possible while travelling west to get a good idea of how much we'll get MAYBE owned at Genesis, then meet up with CAO who instead of travelling horizontally is travelling vertically and sleep for a few days in LA.
http://www.bookingwiz.com/
Pretty good website for comparing airfares.
I dunno what I might do. I won't go til about a week before the tournament, at which point I'll get in early, maybe travel with Caotic or something.
Not sure.
EDIT:
Also, what happened to these $1200 return flights?
The only flights I can find that come up in the range of $1200 are in US dollars.
Pretty good website for comparing airfares.
I dunno what I might do. I won't go til about a week before the tournament, at which point I'll get in early, maybe travel with Caotic or something.
Not sure.
EDIT:
Also, what happened to these $1200 return flights?
The only flights I can find that come up in the range of $1200 are in US dollars.
The other day on TV I saw Flightcentre offering $1200 (1169 IIRC) return flights to Los Angeles, now on their website its $1600 ;\
I can't find anything under $1600 at this time.
I can't find anything under $1600 at this time.
Yeah, I've been looking at flights for the last hour and a half, and I can't find anything.
You have selected a Return flight on Economy class, departing Sydney (Australia) flying to San Francisco (United States) on Saturday, 20 June 2009.
Please Note: Prices exclude all government taxes, levies and charges
Air China
Reference No. AUCA60494/3 from $1134*^
FlightCentre website is actually bugged. You click return and on the page it then says one way. If you then click one way, it will be a cheaper price, you go back to return and it says the previous pricing.
Air China seems to be doing pretty cheap flights. The difference between the 20/06 and 21/06 is $200.
Please Note: Prices exclude all government taxes, levies and charges
Air China
Reference No. AUCA60494/3 from $1134*^
FlightCentre website is actually bugged. You click return and on the page it then says one way. If you then click one way, it will be a cheaper price, you go back to return and it says the previous pricing.
Air China seems to be doing pretty cheap flights. The difference between the 20/06 and 21/06 is $200.
luke_atyeo
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lol they are planning on a 3 day tourney and the first day is gonna just be friendly's all day or something.
It's going to be good stuff.
unreon
Smash Ace
No way can I scrap up 1200 from my pockets after being on holidays the last four weeks T_T
I won't be able to make this CAO I'm super sorry! Go forth and say hi to Timmypoo if you sees him for me <3
I won't be able to make this CAO I'm super sorry! Go forth and say hi to Timmypoo if you sees him for me <3
$1134 without taxes though... Taxes could be up to what? I'm not sure?
STA Travel is offering RT to Los Angeles for $999. TOO BAD ITS MARCH ONLY!
But is good to see flight prices are plummeting all over the place. They've been at their lowest since 1992 and continue to keep plummeting. Once Delta launches Sydney-LAX, prices will stay low.
It would be worth searching for flights to SFO but obviously that'll cost a bit more. It might be worth it though if you want to skip LA all together.
But is good to see flight prices are plummeting all over the place. They've been at their lowest since 1992 and continue to keep plummeting. Once Delta launches Sydney-LAX, prices will stay low.
It would be worth searching for flights to SFO but obviously that'll cost a bit more. It might be worth it though if you want to skip LA all together.
ComboTurtle
Smash Lord
will sydney get better interstate prices then?
So what's the cheapest method of getting from Sydney to SFO?
Stop over at LAX, then fly to SFO?
Stop over at LAX, then fly to SFO?
There's multiple options:
A) Fly to LAX then hitch ride from SoCal Smashers to go up to NorCal and split the gas. There's probably going to be 100 SoCalians going up to NorCal for the event, so chances are Aussies can get rides. I know I'll be getting rides without even asking, haha. Splitting gas that far is usually $20USD one way, if a car is full. Driving straight through the I-5 takes about 8 hours. Taking the sexy California-101 will be double that, but worth its fun in sights.
B) Catch the Greyhound/similar ghetto bus to San Francisco. One way is usually about $30USD.
C) Flying from LAX to SFO is most convenient way to get there. Usually Virgin Atlantic is the cheapest, but check Yahoo Farechase - you could find something cheaper. One way between LAX and SFO is usally $70USD. The flight takes about an hour.
SFO may not be the cheapest airport to Genesis either. You might want to try flying to Oakland International (the closest) or San Jose International (not recommended due to distance). You might even not need to fly out of LAX, as there are genrally cheaper airports in SoCal (Long Beach/John Wayne/Ontario etc.)
I know way too much about traveling.
A) Fly to LAX then hitch ride from SoCal Smashers to go up to NorCal and split the gas. There's probably going to be 100 SoCalians going up to NorCal for the event, so chances are Aussies can get rides. I know I'll be getting rides without even asking, haha. Splitting gas that far is usually $20USD one way, if a car is full. Driving straight through the I-5 takes about 8 hours. Taking the sexy California-101 will be double that, but worth its fun in sights.
B) Catch the Greyhound/similar ghetto bus to San Francisco. One way is usually about $30USD.
C) Flying from LAX to SFO is most convenient way to get there. Usually Virgin Atlantic is the cheapest, but check Yahoo Farechase - you could find something cheaper. One way between LAX and SFO is usally $70USD. The flight takes about an hour.
SFO may not be the cheapest airport to Genesis either. You might want to try flying to Oakland International (the closest) or San Jose International (not recommended due to distance). You might even not need to fly out of LAX, as there are genrally cheaper airports in SoCal (Long Beach/John Wayne/Ontario etc.)
I know way too much about traveling.
http://www.escapetravel.com.au/GNE?...&destinationdisplay=LAX&cabinClass=Y&x=45&y=2
VAUSTRALIA
Reference No. AUVA60719/14 from $1280*^
(EXCLUDING TAXES AND CHARGES)
http://ibe.statravel.com.au/AniteXmlGateway.aspx
Delta
* AUD 1130.00
* Total price incl est. taxes &
fees = AUD 1589.57
I guess we need to wait for delta to establish that route.
VAUSTRALIA
Reference No. AUVA60719/14 from $1280*^
(EXCLUDING TAXES AND CHARGES)
http://ibe.statravel.com.au/AniteXmlGateway.aspx
Delta
* AUD 1130.00
* Total price incl est. taxes &
fees = AUD 1589.57
I guess we need to wait for delta to establish that route.
$1589 is still really cheap compared to historical prices of $1700-$2200.
Here's a good option from SoCal to SF:
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-airlines28-2009jan28,0,728910.story
I have a rough itinerary sketched out, although it's highly susceptible to being borked by numerous other plans I have that may or may not happen around the same time:
July 2-5 - Anime Expo (AX), Los Angeles Convention Center (plus Independence Day!)
July 6-10 - Las Vegas and Utah trip (I;ll be doing this on my own)
July 11-13 - Genesis (won't attend friendly day)
July 14 - Connect to Europe
Here's a good option from SoCal to SF:
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-airlines28-2009jan28,0,728910.story
I have a rough itinerary sketched out, although it's highly susceptible to being borked by numerous other plans I have that may or may not happen around the same time:
July 2-5 - Anime Expo (AX), Los Angeles Convention Center (plus Independence Day!)
July 6-10 - Las Vegas and Utah trip (I;ll be doing this on my own)
July 11-13 - Genesis (won't attend friendly day)
July 14 - Connect to Europe
I'm glad you're keeping up with this.
A $1200 return fare would seal the deal rofl.
Waiting for Delta might be waiting too long?
A $1200 return fare would seal the deal rofl.
Waiting for Delta might be waiting too long?
Yeah, especailly since V-Australia's launch got held back by a Boeing strike. It's a little too optimistic to think Delta will open in time for the tournament. I'll keep on looking out for sale fares and post it here as soon as it's released. I'm personally comfortable with anything up to $1600.
sidefx
Smash Champion
just a heads up to everyone:
were gonna have our Genesis forums up (hopefully by today, or tomorrow) with all the info and questions you guys need answered, as well as a regional forum to better organize flights, rides, housing, etc.
we are also planning on having regional crews, and either first pools for teams or singles on friday. ( the friendly day)
so try and make it on friday too! =D
were gonna have our Genesis forums up (hopefully by today, or tomorrow) with all the info and questions you guys need answered, as well as a regional forum to better organize flights, rides, housing, etc.
we are also planning on having regional crews, and either first pools for teams or singles on friday. ( the friendly day)
so try and make it on friday too! =D
Darkwing SykeDuk
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In reality only Dave will end up going...