Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2018

koalakoala

Robbie williams doing Wynn in March if anyone likes him

stevie11

True, where else in the world is like LV?;)

martmonk

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

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

bradders1983

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!

newuser86

Total rewards can definitely be done online.

bradders1983

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?

bradders1983

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

bradders1983 wrote: »

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.

newuser86

bradders1983 wrote: »

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.....