Arizona Desert Monsoon Chase 2012 - Dates & Booking Offer!

[IanM]

So...whos going on tour 1?! Bit quiet in here!

Hi Lewis, the Arizona bookings tend to lag behind the tornado tours. We'll start pushing them harder soon, so you'll have plenty of company

[lewisosd]

Yup thought that would be the case!

[lewisosd]

Just started hunting flights for Arizona. How much did you all pay last year out of interest?

[craig1uk]

Hi Lewis, I left it until a few weeks before the trip and ended up paying £845 stopping in Dallas with AA, stung abit tbh :o

Craig.

[duckeyh]

So...whos going on tour 1?! Bit quiet in here!

Hi Lewis , Almost there I'm just not sure I want to give up chasing in 2013 to go. I suspect however my mini trip to AZ in May will result in a deposit being paid !!

[davelp]

I am curious does this chase require the full blown storm chasing insurance.

[craig1uk]

I am curious does this chase require the full blown storm chasing insurance.

Not entirely sure, but I just took basic holiday insurance with me last year, should be enough, though I believe an upgrade to a years cover with walkabout isn't too much more

Craig

[duckeyh]

Not entirely sure, but I just took basic holiday insurance with me last year, should be enough, though I believe an upgrade to a years cover with walkabout isn't too much more

Craig

I had an annual Walkabout policy last year and it was an extra £30 on the price of a single trip policy so felt it was worth it for a chase holiday and the AZ trip.

[lewisosd]

flight still hovering around £820. Hoping these will drop a fair bit soon

[duckeyh]

flight still hovering around £820. Hoping these will drop a fair bit soon

Have been looking for AZ flights today along with others.. The cost is in leaving the UK which was the same issue last year :0( Also stitched up by the Olympics

[Dan the Man]

Due to the fact that the LHR-PHX route is the only international route; European's will be transfering onto these flights, I gather its one of the busiest routes in terms of load factor, meaning prices will be sky high. I'd suggest going to DFW and get a flight on AA, UA, DL or US or transfer to Dallas LF and get on one of the many SW flights.

May I suggest for those going to Phoenix; if you're looking for a couple of good restaurants - Rustlers' Rooste is very popular steakhouse and you'd need a reservation (try the rattlesnake) and Monti's la Casa Vieja did a superb porterhouse, both in the Tempe area.

Edited March 17, 2012 by Dan the Man

[lewisosd]

How the hell am I going to afford these flights? They are mega bucks!

[davelp]

Not cheap. I though about flying to Vegas and Hiring a car. Not sure its any cheaper but a nice convertible, some sun. Arrive in style.

[lewisosd]

I would be so up for that. Shame your on the luxury tour!

Edited May 5, 2012 by lewisosd

[Paul Sherman]

Lewis give me a call if you still have my number on Facebook, Can talk to you about Arizona/Flights etc

If you need the number then just Pm your Home or Moby Number etc

[lewisosd]

Will have a look back on my Facebook messages and call ya Monday if your about? Cheers Paul

Will have a look back on my Facebook messages and call ya Monday if your about? Cheers Paul

[Paul Sherman]

Lol no not about on Monday Lewis, On a 10 hour flight to DFW Mate!

[lewisosd]

Just bumping up so we can begin to get some chatter going about flights and stuff. Can we confirm the dates Paul? Looking forward to it!

[Paul]

Dates will be fly out - 21st August, fly back 1st September.

[davelp]

Outstanding

[lewisosd]

Thanks Paul! Exciting times!

[davelp]

Flight booked. Out on the 21st back on the 1st. BA0289 @ 14:35.

[lewisosd]

Flights are booked. BA with Dave. Cattle class for me though!

[davelp]

Flights are booked. BA with Dave. Cattle class for me though!

You never know this upgrade stuff seems to be catching, might be your turm this time

[duckeyh]

You never know this upgrade stuff seems to be catching, might be your turm this time

Not booked yet...still can't face the thought of booking flights so soon after being back and I maybe bringing a friend!

Edited June 30, 2012 by duckeyh