[Tour 3 - Build Up & Outlook]

Hi All,

 

I have arrived at Best western hotel on 5050 W John Carpenter Freeway. Anyone staying here tonight? Anyone know what time the pick up might be?

 

Many thanks,

 

Jonathan. 

[Storm Chase 2015 - Which Tour Are You On?]

Hi all,

 

Really looking forward to the trip! I'm on tour 3. Anyone else on it? Ill be staying at best western hotel night before so can meet up for a chat and drink if anyone is staying there,

 

Esta now sorted but Just a quick question what is everyone doing about the travel insurance? Do we need very specific travel insurance. as wanted to do a compare the market check but storm chasing is very specific so not many tell you whether its covered or not.

 

Cant wait till roll on end of May!! 

 

Thanks All!

[Storm Chase 2015 - Which Tour Are You On?]

Yep

 

Guessing thats a 1 Stopper somewhere else for connecting flight so that wouks okay, have had people on 3pm flights before and got them to DFW by 1pm with no problems.

Excellent, just booked with united airlines and departure time from Dallas fort worth is 15:30pm! So looking forward to it. Should be arriving at 10pm ish on the day before the chase so gonna book best western hotel and be up bright and early and ready for the chase the next day on the 30th!!

[Storm Chase 2015 - Which Tour Are You On?]

That is a tad early, you would have to be at DFW At 9am for check in, so that would mean our last day would have to be spent around the DFW Area, if there was a risk in Kansas the day before (which is the last chase day) then we would not be able to chase the risk as we would not be able to get back for the early flight.

 

If for instance the flight was in the afternoon and the check in around 1pm for instance, we can leave Kansas at 7am to get to DFW Area around Midday, thats the only reason we like the later afternoon flights on the travel day as it does not kill a whole chase day and they crop up like this more times than not, are there any other options ?

Found one for 15:00pm is that ok?

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That is a tad early, you would have to be at DFW At 9am for check in, so that would mean our last day would have to be spent around the DFW Area, if there was a risk in Kansas the day before (which is the last chase day) then we would not be able to chase the risk as we would not be able to get back for the early flight.

 

If for instance the flight was in the afternoon and the check in around 1pm for instance, we can leave Kansas at 7am to get to DFW Area around Midday, thats the only reason we like the later afternoon flights on the travel day as it does not kill a whole chase day and they crop up like this more times than not, are there any other options ?

Thanks Paul, Ill keep looking, its just that particular flight was very reasonable, ill find one for about 5pm ish.

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Hi, Jon I'm also on tour 3 and will be arriving the day before and staying at the best western. Maybe able to meet up their.

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Hi Thomas, yeah that would be cool. See you there.

[Storm Chase 2015 - Which Tour Are You On?]

Hi Jon

 

Paul will send out an Info Pack 2-3 weeks before you go which gives all the details on where to meet etc, what the best Hotel is to stay the day before chasing begins, I am hoping I am reading it correctly above that you are travelling at the very least the day before the chasing starts and not on Chase Day 1 Proper as that will be too late.

 

Most people fly in on the 29th May giving themselves a day to acclimatise, the 30th is the travel day (Last day you can travel) as we will be chasing on the 31st May and could if its an early start already by in Kansas or Oklahoma for instance.

 

The way it works with the tours is as follows, I will be dropping Tour 2 guests off at DFW Airport on the 30th May, usually about 12 Noon as there flights are from 5pm in the evening, the guests who have arrived on the 29th are already at the Base Hotel which is the Best Western Irving Inns and Suites and is about 2 miles from the airport, no cab is needed as the Hotel lay on a Free Shuttle Bus to and from the Airport. The guests that are travelling on the 30th May (Official Travel Day) will be getting through customs between 430pm and 6pm, If we are not heading away to position for a chase me and the other cars invariably meet and greet at the Car Rentals area and drive you to the Best Western.

 

But as I say all this info will be sent out to you by Paul.

 

Cheers

 

Paul S

HI Paul I have found a return flight that takes off from DFW airport on the return date, but its at 11:54am is that going to be too early? Thanks Jon.

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Hi Jon, I'm on Tour 3 and will be arriving on 27 May to get over the jetlag as the flight from Sydney is a few hours longer than those from the UK (and crossing the dateline doesn't help either - makes it a bit like groundhog day for me   ).  Really looking forward to meeting everyone.

HI Gail,

 

Looking forward to meeting you too. getting more excited by the day!

[Storm Chase 2015 - Which Tour Are You On?]

Hi All,

 

Is there anyone on tour 3? 30th May 2015 one. I'm contemplating going the day before the chase, Seen a flight for £640 doubt the price would get better.

 

Are there any very cheap hotels near the airport? 1-2 mile radius is ok I guess I could cab it. 

 

What time and where are we all meeting? Are we all meeting at the airport? I know its early but  want to be prepared.

 

Thanks, Jon. (So looking forward to it!)

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Hey, really looking forward to the trip now. I'm going on tour 3 (30th May) anyone want too meet up at Heathrow let me know.

 

I am getting slightly worried though about the flights, I was told the best time to book is around Xmas time, BA have a sale on now and the flight to Dallas is an eye-watering £836!! return, will the flights go down in price soon? I'm regretting not getting it when it was around the £600 mark.

 

Does anyone know when the best time exactly is for booking the flight? 

 

Thanks in advance. 

[Storm Chase 2015 - Which Tour Are You On?]

Hi I'm on tour Number 3 - 30th May at Dallas Fort worth very much looking forward to it! I just want to see one tornado and Ill be happy! 

 

Anyone else on that tour want to meet up at the airport let me know, I'll be leaving from Heathrow.

[Storm Chase 2015 - Few Spaces Remaining]

Hi all, In going to Trip number 3! its all booked! Im flying out from Heathrow on the 30th May 2015. If your a solo traveller and want to meet up for a chat or some company at the airport let me know!

 

Looking forward to 2015!