"...At current fare levels, it'll likely take an air-paid 7* annual trip (or the like) for us to return..."
7* rating costs about $10K/year. The free airplane trip ain't worth it. Still can fly from Boston to Vegas for under $300.
That's non-stop with pretty good seats and my own TV.
I'm satisfied with the price of the plane ride. Not satisified with the gambling once we get there:-)
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "vp_wiz" <harry.porter@...> wrote:
>
> pumsparky wrote:
> > Airfare cost are the highest in years. I know it has caused me to
> > cancel my July 4th trip. I am wondering how many people are
> > changing their plans to Vegas?
> > (Deciding to postponed, or cancel trip this year.) This question is
> > more for the low end player. Quarter, Half wager.
>
> I don't think $1+ players are immune to sensitivity to the airfare hikes. For that matter, our LV trips from Phila have been curtailed ever since fares nudged above $250 (I still remember flying on Amer West for $170 pp in 2004).
>
> We used to do 4-6 LV trips annually. The last few years it's been one trip every two years (thinning of strip plays/offers has been a key factor as well).
>
> At current fare levels, it'll likely take an air-paid 7* annual trip (or the like) for us to return.
>
> - H.
>
