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    Detailed Storm Chase Tour with lots of videos

    in Storm Chase USA

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    Hi all, im dave i did a Tour with weather Holidays in 2015, here is a very thorough write up of where we went and what we saw, ive included about 1000 videos detailing our entire trip ! 

    i dont expect anyone to videw them all so use your judgement based on their titles/ what i say aout them to decide which to view, enjoy this it took me ages to put all this info together

    http://internetcomputerhelp.com/united-states-of-america-storm-chasing-expedition-exploring-filming-in-6-different-states-during-may-2015/ 

     

     

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    Tour 1 2015

    in Storm Chase USA

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    saw 1st post theyre on earlier flight, if any1 is on my flight tomorrow may 8th 1150am british airways from heathrow write a sign to hold saying your with weather holidays so ill know, final packing being done now

    getting excited : ) 

    Tour 1 2015

    in Storm Chase USA

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    my flight due in at dallas fort worth 350pm usa time on may 8th ...is anyone arriving later than that ????  and will we be heading straight off travelling if its needed to get in place for day1 ? fine by me if that needs 2 b done

    Storm Chase Live Video Streaming

    in Storm Chase USA

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    can you explain what footage family and friends will be able to see ? eg is there a camera in each car filming the view out the front of the car or what ? please explain as best you can thanks, or do you have a camcorder etc your somehow live streaming what you film ???

    Storm Chase 2015 - Which Tour Are You On?

    in Storm Chase USA

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    its ok debit cards are ok phew ..why cant they say that ?

     

    Authorization Approved Your travel authorization has been approved and you are authorized to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. This does not guarantee admission to the United States; a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at a port of entry will have the final determination.   If necessary, you can update the following information on an approved authorization: address while in the United States and e-mail address. To access your travel authorization, you will be required to provide your application number, passport number, and birth date. If you need to change any other information on the form, you must apply for a new travel authorization.   Have a nice trip. Welcome to the United States.   You may exit this site or submit an application for another traveler at this time. discoveramerica.png To begin planning your trip to the United States today, please visit DiscoverAmerica.com, the Official Travel and Tourism website of the United States. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has developed a new program called Automated Passport Control (APC) that expedites the entry process for eligible Visa Waiver Program international travelers by providing an automated process through CBP’s Primary Inspection area. To learn more about APC and participating airports following this link:

    http://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/automated-passport-control-apc

    DHS recommends you print this screen for your records but you will not be required to present a copy of your authorization in order to travel.

    Storm Chase 2015 - Which Tour Are You On?

    in Storm Chase USA

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    doing the esta form i keep getting US Point of Contact Address Line 1 contains invalid characters.
    US Destination Address Line 1 contains invalid characters.

     

    all ive put in is

    BEST WESTERN Irving Inn

     

    whats wrong with that ? also can someone from netweather confirm the full address and phone number ? i got

    BEST WESTERN Irving Inn & Suites at DFW Airport

    4110 W Airport Freeway,Irving, TX 75062-5913
    Phone: 972/790-2262   |   Fax: 972/986-7620   |   140 Rooms
    Check Out Time: 11:00 AM   |   Check In: 3:00 PM   |  

    When you arrive. Call them and they will provide you with a free shuttle service from the airport to the hotel.
    (+1) 972/790-2262    off a website

     

    but then i found a slightly different address here http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/US/TX/Irving-hotels/BEST-WESTERN-PLUS-DFW-Airport-Suites/Hotel-Overview.do?propertyCode=44468%C2'> that says 5050 W John Carpenter Freeway
    Irving, Texas, 75063-2399, US
    Phone: 972-870-0530
    Fax: 972-871-8470

     

    help ! thanks

    Storm Chase 2015 - Which Tour Are You On?

    in Storm Chase USA

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    just doing advance info for british airways, had hassle with the postcode but it works if you dont leave a gap ..

    http://bestwesterntexas.com/hotels/best-western-irving-inn-and-suites-at-dfw-airport BEST WESTERN Irving Inn & Suites at DFW Airport

    4110 W Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062-5913
    Phone: 972/790-2262   |   Fax: 972/986-7620   |   140 Rooms
    Check Out Time: 11:00 AM   |   Check In: 3:00 PM   |  

    When you arrive. Call them and they will provide you with a free shuttle service from the airport to the hotel.
    (+1) 972/790-2262

     

    so type 750625913 for the post code

     

    im on tour 1 so im assuming the night of 8th may ( the day we fly out to texas)   http://weatherholidays.com/%C2'> have reserved us all a hotel room and i dont need to book one yes ?????

    Storm Chase 2015 - Which Tour Are You On?

    in Storm Chase USA

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    thanks a lot thats 1 more worry crossed off my list ! ill do the steps youve told me thats a big help, thanks to others who also commented : ) 

     

     

     

    Hi Dave 

    I am travelling to Dallas with BA  but i am on a totally different tour and day 

     

    when you booked your flight with BA your should have been issued a 6 fig and letter booking ref number I.e. 48SR7B 

    • if you go on line to BA'S web site and to go manage my booking, 
    • enter the booking ref no and your last name it will bring up your flight details.
    • from there you will be able to print out the flight itinerary this is all you need(having printed form makes things a bit easier at the airport if there is any queries.  
    • when you check in online you can print out your boarding passes or use BA app to your smart phone.
    • you can also check in at the airport at the self service kiosk this is where your booking ref no comes in handy you will probably need to do this at airport on the way home anyway to print out a paper copy of the boarding pass.
    • if you haven't done so yet? Go on BA'S website under manage my booking and fill in the advanced passenger information as this is required. 
    • yes you can choose your seat but it will cost and all the better seats have gone by now i would wait to till you check-in and then you can choose your seat for free

    i hope this helps 

     

    P.s I forgot to add you will still need to go to bag drop to check-in your hold luggage which is virtually a mini check-in anyway and you will need flight details and passport this where the printed itinerary comes in handy .

    Storm Chase 2015 - Which Tour Are You On?

    in Storm Chase USA

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    thanks Ian , can you kill one worry im having...British Airways are not sending me a paper ticket, i think they say an eticket is saved on their system...so i do just go to heathrow without a ticket correct ? just seems wrong to me !   thanks for other answers

     

    Dave 

     

    You can get the BA app on your phone Dave and that will keep your boarding pass for you, or once you've checked in online you have the option to print your pass and carry it with you.

     

    I either take a collapsible tripod and stick it in my hold luggage bag, or there is the option to buy a budget tripod from Walmart when you arrive, they are $30-$40 for a reasonable one if I remember correctly.

     

    Clothing is usually shorts and t-shirts, but there can be cooler days, so a hoodie and jeans are good to have too, it's a good idea to keep a warm top in the car as the temperatures can be chilly in the cold winds in the outflow of a storm.

    Storm Chase 2015 - Which Tour Are You On?

    in Storm Chase USA

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    hi im booked on tour1 im flying from heathrow on British Airways on May 8th at about 1150am so if anyone else is on that flight get in contact with me and we can arrange to meet at the airport. whats best for getting to heathrow eg coach,train/taxi ??

     

    do BA charge us for taking tripods as part of our luggage ? and do we need to put them in some sort of bag ? or do they put some label on so they know whose it is ??

    if flights 1150amish what time should i try to be at heathrow by to deal with getting boarding pass etc, oh and i booked flight online..is it right that BA dont send out paper tickets ? so i just show up at a BA desk on 8th May without a ticket ????? thats worrying me i want a ticket  !! 

     

    what clothes should i pack ? i mean is texas hot in may so shorts or i guess everyones taking some sort of rain coat to deal with being close to storms. 

     

    ps flight cost £918 including £35 so i could choose my seat for economy ! 

     

    Dave

    Storm Chase 2015 - Which Tour Are You On?

    in Storm Chase USA

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    im booked on tour1 which is arrive may 8th and depart 19may , so 8th may we can arrive any time in usa and this isnt a chase day ?? then 1st chase day is may9 ? , chase day 2 is may10, etc until chase day 10 is 18may and so we need to be on way back to dallas on day10 so that we can depart from dallas on 19th may correct ? 

     

    on 5 march skscanners cheapest direct flight from heathrow to dallas fort worth is £791 return for 1, in the 4th march daily telegraph was an article saying cheapest time to book flight to usa is 2 weeks before travel !! not sure i trust that advice

     

    also whats the deal with USA do we need visa/green card etc im sure weatherholidays told me theres some form to fill in but i cant recall what and where to find it !! help please

     

    thanks

    dave, once ive decided day to fly out ill let you lot know then we can arrange to meet at aiport etc 

    Storm Chase 2015 - Which Tour Are You On?

    in Storm Chase USA

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    Hi ive just booked on tour1 , thisll be my 1st chase other than watching discovery channels storm chasers episodes !!  ill be looking to book a flight soon so any tips ? eg ive found skyscanner website id prefer to fly direct so are their any other websites to hunt for cheapest flight ?  Im Dave in my 30's from Cambridgeshire England, be great to meet people at the airport ..not sure if ill go a day early yet. i hope we all exchange emails etc at end of tour so we can exchange photos we get.   i guess i blame the 1996 film " twister" for my interest in doing this ! hope everones tripods fit in the minivans : )

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