The Official 2024 TOUR Thread

aisleseats said:

SHZA said:

LukinAtU said:

now if the band will do their part and announce

Costco had a couple of sales on $500 SW gift cards for $430, limit of 5 per member per sale. I bought 10 and booked all my domestic flights to lock in the rates. No change fees if the announced dates wind up being different 

I've never flown Southwest. I've always been afraid. The last 20 years, I will only book a flight if I can get aisle seat exit row, or first class. And from what I understand, SW doesn't let you pick your seats, or the way you can seems confusing for a newbie.

Guess it's nice to have $. I fly SWA everywhere... pay so little for most of my flights from here in San Diego .. plus miles never expire, changes are easy

Anybody know when the clippers new arena is suppose to be done?  (The Intuit Dome) I know it's this year.  Just wondering if it's a possibility if that could be the location for the LA dates??  I haven't seen anybody mention that as a possibility. 

gotthebottle said:

aisleseats said:

gotthebottle said:

aisleseats said:

SHZA said:

LukinAtU said:

now if the band will do their part and announce

Costco had a couple of sales on $500 SW gift cards for $430, limit of 5 per member per sale. I bought 10 and booked all my domestic flights to lock in the rates. No change fees if the announced dates wind up being different 

I've never flown Southwest. I've always been afraid. The last 20 years, I will only book a flight if I can get aisle seat exit row, or first class. And from what I understand, SW doesn't let you pick your seats, or the way you can seems confusing for a newbie.

Guess it's nice to have $. I fly SWA everywhere... pay so little for most of my flights from here in San Diego .. plus miles never expire, changes are easy

Lol if I gave the impression that I have money.  First class is a rarity for me, and only if it's super cheap. I personally like the way American does it for coach. For an $80 upgrade fee, you get to choose any seat (including front row and exit row), free booze, and your checked bag is free. You'd be paying $60-70 for a checked bag anyway. So for me, it's a no-brainer.

Never pay for bags on SWA... no one does. 

Indeed, bags fly free* on SWA.

*Maximum of two bags, subject to weight maximum.

aisleseats said:

SHZA said:

LukinAtU said:

now if the band will do their part and announce

Costco had a couple of sales on $500 SW gift cards for $430, limit of 5 per member per sale. I bought 10 and booked all my domestic flights to lock in the rates. No change fees if the announced dates wind up being different 

I've never flown Southwest. I've always been afraid. The last 20 years, I will only book a flight if I can get aisle seat exit row, or first class. And from what I understand, SW doesn't let you pick your seats, or the way you can seems confusing for a newbie.

SW isn't terrible and from STL unfortunately it's the best option for most nonstop flights. Exit row aisle is my preference as well. With "A list Preferred" status (lol) you get an early boarding position. I usually am able to get the exit aisle because many people go for the first few rows. There's also a SW card that gets four free upgraded boarding positions each year which I'll use on longer flights to make sure I get a good spot. Where you can get screwed is if there are "through" passengers from the previous leg who get to stay on the plane and switch seats before anyone else boards and might take the exit seats. Doesn't happen often though. 

I don’t think I’ve checked a bag in 20 years. That includes 10 day trips to Europe. 

Spunkie said:

^I'm gonna try carrying on only for NZ/Aus.  I don't know how with needing three PJ outfits. Haven't moved to this stage of planning. Maybe I'll rock the Foo Fighter finger banging red dress I never got to wear...

International flights almost always allow a checked bag free. And planning what to pack 10 months out? Smh...

gotthebottle said:

Spunkie said:

^I'm gonna try carrying on only for NZ/Aus.  I don't know how with needing three PJ outfits. Haven't moved to this stage of planning. Maybe I'll rock the Foo Fighter finger banging red dress I never got to wear...

International flights almost always allow a checked bag free. And planning what to pack 10 months out? Smh...

I just want to get better at packing less. We're going to three different hotels and some of the different cities and countries don't allow the free checked bag, although that's not why, it'll just be easier.

I always have so much fun shopping for vacations. I had so much fun picking out my Hawaiian stuff in winter, and there was good prices off season, too. Same thing when we went on a summer European cruise, 2019 and I had fun picking outfits for that, including a cocktail dress with pretty off-shoulder bows.

When I thought I was going to do Pearl Jam Lollapalooza Paris, 2020, I had fun picking out a Billie Eilish and a Pearl Jam outfit. The Billie Eilish was outlandishly sparkly. I think Ed would have appreciated it better.

I also like paying for my trips in advance so I don't cheap out on the surfing lessons and spending locally.

estarr31 said:

Well well well....MMJ and PJ same day? I'm only a drive away so wouldn't need to stay the night. Any thoughts on Bottlerock experiences? Worth it? My wife would like to see the other headliner Mana and MMJ. 

Have you hear Maná?
Is a mexican band... well, please give it a try and tell us your experience please 

Spunkie said:

gotthebottle said:

Spunkie said:

^I'm gonna try carrying on only for NZ/Aus.  I don't know how with needing three PJ outfits. Haven't moved to this stage of planning. Maybe I'll rock the Foo Fighter finger banging red dress I never got to wear...

International flights almost always allow a checked bag free. And planning what to pack 10 months out? Smh...

I just want to get better at packing less. We're going to three different hotels and some of the different cities and countries don't allow the free checked bag, although that's not why, it'll just be easier.

I always have so much fun shopping for vacations. I had so much fun picking out my Hawaiian stuff in winter, and there was good prices off season, too. Same thing when we went on a summer European cruise, 2019 and I had fun picking outfits for that, including a cocktail dress with pretty off-shoulder bows.

When I thought I was going to do Pearl Jam Lollapalooza Paris, 2020, I had fun picking out a Billie Eilish and a Pearl Jam outfit. The Billie Eilish was outlandishly sparkly. I think Ed would have appreciated it better.

I also like paying for my trips in advance so I don't cheap out on the surfing lessons and spending locally.

I suggest the compression luggage bags. I got a set of like four or five on amazon. You can get a whole lot of clothes into a small carryon with them.  We go to Europe every year, and we only have a backpack and carryon.