OT-Flight Specials & Hotels?

Submitted by HAILtoBO on

Anyone know of flight specials? hotel specials? For the football game being played in New Orleans.

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M-Wolverine

December 4th, 2011 at 9:25 PM ^

But it's always ridiculously expensive. And is again this year. And doesn't even have you in New Orleans for New Year's!
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<br>Still waiting to find out what team hotel is.

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UMAmaizinBlue

December 4th, 2011 at 9:25 PM ^

But this is in NO way off topic. Also, wish I could help, but I'll be there on business that week, so my hotel and flight are already booked and paid for! I love my job!

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no joke its hoke

December 4th, 2011 at 9:36 PM ^

http://www.orbitz.com/App/ViewAPHSearchResults?slice1%3AdateTime%3Adate=01%2F02%2F12&nameContainsPIB=Hotel+name+contains...&isBot=true&searchType=roundtrip&WebLogicSession=95AEC365D714D386960EC2E2ADA864B0&slice2%3AdateTime%3Adate=01%2F04%2F12&slice2%3AdateTime%3AuseDateText=true&pkgchildage6u2=lap&slice1%3AdateTime%3AuseDateText=true&Search.x=true&isBasicDataPersistenceOnly=true&rooms=1&dpChild=0&pkgchildage5u2=lap&postingPage=search&pkgchildage1u2=lap&pkgchildage3u2=lap&adult=2&searchTab=quick_search&slice1%3AdateTime%3Atime=Anytime&tripLength=7&searchMethodHidden=find&pkgchildage2u2=lap&seniors=0&source=quick_search&pkgchildage4u2=lap&r=h&slice2%3AdateTime%3Atime=Anytime&slice1%3AdepartCity=CMH&z=7d2&slice1%3AarriveCity=MSY&retrieveParams=true&z=69d2&r=1h

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gopoohgo

December 4th, 2011 at 9:45 PM ^

problem is the cost of staying in NO over NYE; hotel until the 4th will cost you at least $250 a night at the hotels on Canal or near the French Quarter.

Delta flights seem to be running $600 with a connection; the direct flight only has first class available

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StraightDave

December 4th, 2011 at 9:52 PM ^

would probably get you the best deal for air travel.  If you are military Delta always offers a discount.  Hotwire will probably get you the best deal for a hotel.   Another option is to fly into a city a couple hours away and take the train into New Orleans or rent a car. 

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Blazefire

December 4th, 2011 at 10:42 PM ^

Can be had round-trip for 200-300, but both of those are more than a day travel time, trains routing through Chicago. For those with plenty of time but no money, you could probably make that work.

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MGoBernie

December 4th, 2011 at 11:06 PM ^

Just a LUV-ly reminder to MGoFans out there, Southwest uses Love Field (KDAL) in Dallas.  If you're looking at a connection from MI or states who's borders don't touch Texas you'll be flying into DFW and will need to go across town to make a connection.  Due to the soon-to-be-expired Wright Amendment Southwest cannot legally sell a ticket from (for example) DTW-DAL.  You could connect to MSY (New Orleans) from DTW through Chicago-Midway (MDW), St. Louis (STL) or Nashville (BNA) though.  Good luck booking travel and I hope to be able to make it down to join in the fun!

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Reconnisaur

December 4th, 2011 at 11:02 PM ^

  I just booked 3 nights in the Naval Base there in New Orleans, a half hour away from the stadium for $27 bucks a night. Shared bathroom but for $27 a night I am not going to complain!

 

  I am going to be driving there from Ft.Hood. I just need tickets now!

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Boomer519

December 4th, 2011 at 11:25 PM ^

Public Parking: Superdome Garages 1,2, 5 and 6 are available for public parking at the rate of $25.00 per car. There are no reservations. The Parking garages and two surface lots are adjacent to the Louisiana Superdome and the New Orleans Arena. The garages are designated #1, #2, #5 and #6. Inspections of vehicles parking by law enforcement officials may be conducted near the stadium as patrons arrive.

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ClearEyesFullHart

December 4th, 2011 at 11:24 PM ^

If it weren't for parking, I'd drive(from Ann Arbor) to Chicago, where multiple carriers have non-stop $300 round trip tickets.  Think its around $10/day like it is at DTW?  Seems like even if you dont drive, there's going to be a 3 hour layover...might as well save some cash and spend that time in the car instead of the airport...

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chrs5mr

December 4th, 2011 at 11:35 PM ^

that I've found are on Air Tran.  I booked a package on priceline: Jan 2 to Jan 4, flight on Air Tran, hotel at the Sheraton and ground transportation to/from airport/hotel for $860.

I did a search on packages from Detroit to New Orleans, went to the Hotels Near tab, went to Other Landmarks then Superdome.  Its about a mile from the hotel to the stadium, so will probably just walk it.

[Edit:] Went back to priceline to look and looks like Air Tran is booked, it doesn't even give it as an offer.  Package is now $956 (different airlines and does not include ground transportation.

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agutting09

December 6th, 2011 at 11:25 AM ^

I'm driving down and meeting a bunch of buddies from other states in NOLA, but I don't want to drive alone or spend a ridiculous amount on air fare.

 

Is anyone else looking for an extra person or willing to drive down? I made the trip last year and just solo drove it without any stops so I am completely willing to do it again. Would be awesome to split the travel costs however.

 

I'd be looking to leave Friday afternoon or morning. We would leave the day after the bowl game probably in the morning/afternoon as well.

 

 

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