So who has been to a vegas fight...I need some answers

I'm a travel agent.

The best way to do it is to go to somebody like Trailfinders and build up your own package. This way you get reduced airfares. Hotels are cheap in Vegas anyway so it's all about getting the airfares down. With the package airfares, you have to book a hotel in conjunction with it so you just need to know what type of hotel you want... if you already know where you want to stay then that's even better.

The other benefit of a "package" is that you get much more financial protection from the likes of ABTA, ATOL etc which safeguards your money should any supplier goes into financial difficulty. If you book it all independently, you don't get that same protection and you'll probably pay more money.

Sometimes the package rates aren't wonderful so the agent will have to book it all independently like yourself. You'll end up paying a few quid more than sourcing the stuff yourself on the internet but not enough to worry about. You get CAA protection and somebody to speak to if things go pear shaped.

Packages are the way forward. And you can usually just pay a deposit and then leave the balance until 2 months before you go.

 

BA are also starting a direct service to Vegas from the end of October so you'll now find a bit of competition for Virgin.

 

OK, it may be cheaper for you to get some cheap flights with Ryanair to London and start the package from here. I know a lot of people do that from Ireland.

Basically, airlines give agents reduced airfares for a variety of reasons but essentially a package fares "hides" the price of the flight. So if an airline wants to give a better promotion to somebody without treading on other people's toes, it's a very effective way.

 

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I'm sorry but you are exactly the type of person who is easily going to come a cropper at some point. I would severely advise against this form of action.

I'm not after anyone's business here so you can take my advice or leave it. If you book everything seperately in these financially difficult times with airlines on the brink of bankruptcy then you are leaving yourself wide open to all sorts of problems.

I severley doubt that your "saving" was the best value at the time of booking.

 

Whatever you do 1000% stay on the strip. If a hotel is cheap, its for a reason, its miles away.

Decent and reasonalbe hotels bang on the strip our Treasure Island, Ballys and New York New York.

Although i have heard MGM are doing all inclusive for $38 a night at the moment.

Oh and fly non direct is about the worst thing in the world. **** being on a plane for 18 hours.

 

This was for me and a couple of mates for when I went to Calzaghe-Hopkins:

FLIGHT DATE DEP ARR CLASS STATUS COST (£)

BA279 THU 17 APR LONDON (HEATHROW) to LOS ANGELES 1005 1310 ECONOMY E-TICKET
BA Airline Ref: XXXXXX

THU 17 APR CAR HIRE for 4 days with ALAMO RENT A CAR (USA)
Type : LW Standard 4WD (Automatic-with A/C) - GOLD RATE
Pick up : Los Angeles [ Airport ]
Drop off : Phoenix,Arizona [ Airport ]

CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER OR SIMILAR

THU 17 APR ACCOMMODATION THE SIGNATURE AT MGM GRAND in Las Vegas,Nevada
1 Quadruple occupancy room for 3 nights
ADDRESS : 145 EAST HARMON AVENUE LAS VEGAS NV 89109 USA
INFORMATION : * Non-smoking room requested

2 BEDROOM SUITE

FRI 18 APR INCLUSIVE TOUR SBW1 operated by SCENIC AIRLINES -HIGHLIGHTS
Las Vegas,Nevada for 1 day
HIGHLIGHTS AIR TOUR (FROM LAS VEGAS)
Meals as per brochure/itinerary

FRI 18 APR INCLUSIVE TOUR SBW1 operated by SCENIC AIRLINES -HIGHLIGHTS
Las Vegas,Nevada for 1 day
HIGHLIGHTS AIR TOUR (FROM LAS VEGAS)
Meals as per brochure/itinerary

BA288 SUN 20 APR PHOENIX,ARIZONA to LONDON (HEATHROW) 1925 1310 ECONOMY E-TICKET
Arrives MON 21 APR

ADVANCED PASSENGER INFORMATION SUBMITTED (28JAN08/GAL 1243 )
ADULT FARE (E-TICKET)

CHECK-IN INFORMATION
Departing from LONDON (HEATHROW), Terminal 5
Minimum check-in requirement: 2 hrs 30 mins before departure

NO SPECIAL MEALS REQUESTED
AISLE SEATS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED
TRAILFINDERS INSURANCE DECLINED
DEPARTURE 7.15AM PICK UP FROM WEST WING ENTRANCE MGM GRAND 5.50AM

AIRLINE ABBREVIATIONS
BA BRITISH AIRWAYS

INSURANCE
We do not recommend that you travel overseas without the benefit of adequate insurance cover. To arrange cover please ask your consultant or visit www.trailfinders.com/Insurance .



IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding your booking

YOUR ITINERARY IS CONFIRMED AT THE PRICE BELOW Total Price £1707.03

Received to Date £1707.03

Balance Due £0.00



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Under £600 each for flights, accomodation, car hire and a helicopter trip over the Grand Canyon (missed this due to still being in a bar at the time they were supposed to pick us up!)

Packages ARE the way forward.

 

True dat. Changing planes in the States is the worst thing to do. Also, Planet Hollywood are running promotions where you get a free upgrade to a "Fountain View Room" (opposite the Bellagio fountain show), a free bottle of spirit per night (750ml bottle of whiskey, vodka, gin... your choice) and $50 worth casino chips.... great location on the strip too.

 

What fight are you going for SS?Or is this just future reference?

 

Thanks for the info POW :good you sound like you know the score.

I've been to vegas for a fight before and did it myself without too many probs, but all ATOL stuff is worthwhile with the airlines all going financially pear shaped.

I booked the MGM Grand from GTAhotels.com, it seemed cheap at the time.

I think I've persuaded my girlfriend that we should book a holiday around Pac- Cotto in November. She agreed as long as we go to Cancun or Hawaii or somewhere afterwards. Happy days hopefully. Bit nervous still, I hear the fight tix will go on sale mid August.