Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2020

jackieblack

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51891662

US to extend coronavirus travel ban to UK and Ireland from midnight Monday

Brats64

We were supposed to fly Tuesday morning...guess were not now.

lizzielie

Brats64 said:

We were supposed to fly Tuesday morning...guess were not now.

Oh no! Sorry to hear that Brats! Hopefully you'll be able to reschedule your trip soon

Ganga

Brats64 said:

We were supposed to fly Tuesday morning...guess were not now.

Well it might be a blessing, other people on this forum have been saying that a lot of it is shut down so if you had gone you might not have enjoyed it 

francodevil

I’m booked with Expedia to go out in May (18th) flying BA (but through AA) and staying at MGM Grand. After today’s press release can I expect a call from Expedia or is it to soon to start expecting any advice? I really haven’t got a clue how to proceed from here...
I do have travel insurance in place but not even sure if I need to speak with them because Expedia should hopefully direct me on the correct course of action. I know it’s still 9 weeks away yet but I’m left in limbo with regards planning, would really appreciate any advice and hope not too many of you are in a similar boat as I am....

Typically I had booked all my shows and a few tours about a week before the initial corona outbreak 😥

nvh

francodevil said:

I’m booked with Expedia to go out in May (18th) flying BA (but through AA) and staying at MGM Grand. After today’s press release can I expect a call from Expedia or is it to soon to start expecting any advice? I really haven’t got a clue how to proceed from here...
I do have travel insurance in place but not even sure if I need to speak with them because Expedia should hopefully direct me on the correct course of action. I know it’s still 9 weeks away yet but I’m left in limbo with regards planning, would really appreciate any advice and hope not too many of you are in a similar boat as I am....

Typically I had booked all my shows and a few tours about a week before the initial corona outbreak 😥

Read this article carefully and the comments at the end of it too (theres many pages and it touches on OTA bookings):
https://www.headforpoints.com/2020/03/13/british-airways-to-refund-all-flights-due-to-coronavirus/

francodevil

Thanks for the info. To be honest I’m still none the wiser as unsure whether I need to speak with Expedia (can’t even get through after being in hold due to massive demand etc) or speak with BA (who the flight is with) or American Airlines (who the charter is)??? Wish I’d booked through a travel agent so at least they can sort it all! 

Never mind though, there’s always somebody in the world worse off than yourself so I’ll keep smiling!

StuieUK34

yeah, i heard on the news about layoffs for MGM group in Vegas     not good for workers

lizzielie

francodevil said:

Thanks for the info. To be honest I’m still none the wiser as unsure whether I need to speak with Expedia (can’t even get through after being in hold due to massive demand etc) or speak with BA (who the flight is with) or American Airlines (who the charter is)??? Wish I’d booked through a travel agent so at least they can sort it all! 

Never mind though, there’s always somebody in the world worse off than yourself so I’ll keep smiling!

You need to speak to expedia and not the airline. The short version is, if your travel hasn't commenced, it is up to your travel agent to make the amendments or handle any refund claims. The airline can only make changes after you have started your travels. Saying that, as you are not leaving until mid May, I would hang tight for now. The travel ban lasts up until the 11th April, so there is still hope. At least that is what I am telling myself   

francodevil

You need to speak to expedia and not the airline. The short version is, if your travel hasn't commenced, it is up to your travel agent to make the amendments or handle any refund claims. The airline can only make changes after you have started your travels. Saying that, as you are not leaving until mid May, I would hang tight for now. The travel ban lasts up until the 11th April, so there is still hope. At least that is what I am telling myself  

Thanks for the advice - I’ll hang tight for now and maybe try and get in touch with Expedia to see what their plans are. Appreciate your help and hope this all works out well for you too.