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Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2018

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  • Robbie williams doing Wynn in March if anyone likes him
  • stevie11
    stevie11 Posts: 682 Forumite
    True, where else in the world is like LV?;)
  • martmonk
    martmonk Posts: 863 Forumite
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    StuieUK34 wrote: »
    Would'nt mind checking options for trying to do something similar for Avios ?

    Stu,

    as Stoneman says, lots of (IMO) better flexibility with Avios. And you can achieve similar (better?) results with the patterns of spending you describe.

    Headforpoints should be your first port of call, followed by Flyertalk, specifically
    https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1536545-ba-american-express-credit-card.html
    and
    https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1837890-ba-american-express-2-4-1-voucher-discussion.html

    To give you a context in the last 2-3 years my wife and I have earned and spent avios points to do the following on BA AMEX 2-4-1's;

    April/May 18
    Newcastle - San Diego (via LHR) in 1st, return San Jose - Newcastle (via LHR) in business, for £1100 plus the avios (142000)

    Booked for Jun/Jul 2019 is NCL-LAS in first, rtn in business, for £1200 and 142000 avios.

    We have another earned 241 that we'll use when the points build back up.

    Avios are earned by putting everything possible on AMEX - 1st the BA premium one (to earn the 241), then AMEX preferred rewards gold, then BA premium in wifes name (with me as supplimentary), then AMEX preferred, then back to me on BA AMEX.

    Just a constant apply, earn, cancel, repeat cycle (for the signup bonuses).
  • martmonk
    martmonk Posts: 863 Forumite
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    Robbie Williams is doing some shows at the Wynn in March and June.

    Tickets here if anyone is interested. https://www.ticketmaster.com/robbie-williams-tickets/artist/783976
  • Vegas hotels got a 25% sale on today and tomorrow (Caesars and MGM group), going to book it today I think, has been mentioned that you can cancel the hotel if you find it cheaper and just re-book it but how easy is it to cancel? Would rather not have to ring the US to do it!
  • Total rewards can definitely be done online.
  • bradders1983
    bradders1983 Posts: 5,684 Forumite
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    edited 22 November 2018 at 9:32AM
    newuser86 wrote: »
    Total rewards can definitely be done online.

    Doesnt seem to want to let me sign up during the booking process

    "We are sorry, regulations prohibit United Kingdom residents from signing up to our Total Rewards program online. Please visit a Total Rewards desk on property to sign up to Total Rewards."

    I assume I can still cancel it even if I dont sign up?
  • Ah seems I can:
    You may also View/Cancel your reservation online by accessing our Reservation webpage. You must know your destination, confirmation code, casino, last name on reservation and check-in date.You will receive an online confirmation of cancellation. Please be advised that our 72-hour cancellation policy applies. If cancelled within the 72 hours, your first night room and tax deposit will be forfeited.

    https://totalrewards.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/341/~/las-vegas-hotels---cancellation-policy

    Makes no mention of having a TR account number.
  • dan28
    dan28 Posts: 289 Forumite
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    Vegas hotels got a 25% sale on today and tomorrow (Caesars and MGM group), going to book it today I think, has been mentioned that you can cancel the hotel if you find it cheaper and just re-book it but how easy is it to cancel? Would rather not have to ring the US to do it!


    It is very easy to cancel an existing reservation online. If you find a better rate just make sure to book the better rate before you cancel your old reservation.
  • Doesnt seem to want to let me sign up during the booking process

    "We are sorry, regulations prohibit United Kingdom residents from signing up to our Total Rewards program online. Please visit a Total Rewards desk on property to sign up to Total Rewards."

    I assume I can still cancel it even if I dont sign up?

    You can definitely sign up, my sister signed up a week ago.....
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