The Las Vegas Thread and MSE guide

stoneman

May

Froggitt wrote: »

Hmmm - the number of options are increasing.

Ive probably got some free time coming up soon and over 100,000 Flying Club miles stashed away.....Vegas UC is usually sold out so I started considering LAX.....now SFO also.

100K for UC seems such a bargain compared to the 50K needed for the awful economy to LAS..........do the UC cabins on the Vegas route have the suites as in the proper fleet? The old UC seat I always used to slide downwards.

Would the only difference therefore be the rubbish entertainment system, that always seems to be broken?

Yes they have the proper suites.
I would never fly from Gatwick with VS in U, always go via LHR as the experience is so much better. You have the best clubhouse in the world at LHR, and the second best at SFO, bar on the plane, in-flight beauty therapist, and it is widely thought of by VS cabin staff that the SFO flight has the friendliest bunch of people. If you use your miles just go onto the VS site, go to spend miles, and put in your dates for using your miles to pay for upper, you will be presented with a screen that shows all available outbound and return dates, just match up which ever you choose, I have always found plenty of availability on the SFO route,(47? upper suites, compared to 14 on LGW) Do not ask for the onward travel to LAS, they use USair, and they charge you more than you would have to pay if you book yourself, but I use Virgin America and they are great, voted best domestic airline in the U.S.
One thing I did worry about was because we flew upper we had lots of luggage and VA have a pretty small allowance, we would be stuck paying extra, but when we explained the situation at check-in they waived the fee, which would have only been about $40 return.
PSS remember that that comp upgrage will still set you back about £300 in taxes and fees!!

Stew68

Froggit,

Yes, $87.00 each. Not a bad price I thought and saves the driving.

Stew

niceday999

Heading to Las Vegas the last week in May this year. I have been told it gets a bit cool at nights. Can anyone tell me if this is correct ? Maybe its because of the Air conditioning inside ? Dont want to bring too many cardys and a jacket if i dont need them.

pebblesmax

November/December

No, it has never got a bit cool at night in May. It is still very warm. I took one jacket last year, and didn't use it once. The average MINIMUM for May is 60F/16C. and it was definitely much warmer when I was there.

pennylane99

May

niceday999 wrote: »

Heading to Las Vegas the last week in May this year. I have been told it gets a bit cool at nights. Can anyone tell me if this is correct ? Maybe its because of the Air conditioning inside ? Dont want to bring too many cardys and a jacket if i dont need them.

its already around 25 to 30c during the day and around 16 to 18c in the evenings

I dont think you will need cardys....;)

niceday999

Thanks Penny and Pebbles...No Thanks button. Have heard the shopping is fab so that will leave more room in my case for all the bargains....Am really excited now cant wait.....

pennylane99

May

niceday999 wrote: »

Thanks Penny and Pebbles...No Thanks button. Have heard the shopping is fab so that will leave more room in my case for all the bargains....Am really excited now cant wait.....

I am sure you will have a good time...:)

I usually pop over at least once a month for a long weekend, although this month is very busy at work, so going twice in June to make up for it....:D

Got concert tickets for Cher, Elton John and George Michael...

Cage

August

RichTeaBiscuit wrote: »

I think the Tower Premier is the top chioce but I maybe wrong. I stayed in a Player Deluxe room last year through the $20 desk tip, I had booked a standard Tower room and it was a very nice upgrade; spa bath, huge shower, fridge, big plasma tv.

Thanks :beer:

Will try that tip myself when I get there.

niceday999

pennylane99 wrote: »

I am sure you will have a good time...:)

I usually pop over at least once a month for a long weekend, although this month is very busy at work, so going twice in June to make up for it....:D

Got concert tickets for Cher, Elton John and George Michael...

Penny, where do you pop over from ? do you live in the US ?

pennylane99

May

niceday999 wrote: »

Penny, where do you pop over from ? do you live in the US ?

London....