Dis Exclusive Once Upon a Fairytale Germany Trip 9/20 - 9/28/2013

[JWren1234]

I found that Lufthansa has an iPhone app. It looks like flights for the dates of our trip will be available for booking in about 3-4 weeks. They are part of the Star Alliance and have non-stop flights out of Newark, JFK, Boston and some other cities as well.

There's also an official Oktoberfest app!!!

Jason

[k5jmh]

...and "rail europe" app.

[OKW Lover]

Originally Posted by MinnieGarden

\The tuba in the photo is actually in our living room..... And we will be there during prime tuba season!

There is a season?
Hunting season for tubas?

[Sarabi's Cubs]

My parents are on a river cruise in Austria and Germany right now. So far, they have sent a lovely photo from the Cleveland airport, but I'm hoping that by now they've seen some more interesting scenery! When they return, I plan to convince themthat their only daughter should go to Germany and they should facilitate this by agreeing to watch the kids for us. Late Sept/early Oct is usually their big trip time, so we'll see!

Laurie

[disneyholic family]

Originally Posted by JWren1234

I found that Lufthansa has an iPhone app. It looks like flights for the dates of our trip will be available for booking in about 3-4 weeks. They are part of the Star Alliance and have non-stop flights out of Newark, JFK, Boston and some other cities as well.

There's also an official Oktoberfest app!!!

Jason

and they often have the best rates ...

[k5jmh]

We are going to try and get flights on one of the new "Dreamliners..."

United Airlines Announces First 787 International Routes

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS WILL START IN JANUARY 2013 ON UNITED'S BOEING 787 DREAMLINER
CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced the first international routes for the airline's newest addition to its fleet, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. In addition to the previously-announced service from its Denver hub to Tokyo Narita, starting March 31, 2013, the airline will operate nonstop 787 service five days a week between its Houston hub and Lagos, Nigeria, beginning Jan. 7, 2013. United will also operate daily, nonstop 787 service between its Los Angeles hub and its Narita hub, beginning Jan. 3, 2013, and Los Angeles to Shanghai, beginning March 30, 2013.

United will also operate daily, nonstop 787 service from its Houston hub to Amsterdam and London Heathrow on a temporary basis. Houston to Amsterdam service begins Dec. 4, 2012, and Houston to London Heathrow service begins Feb. 4, 2013.

"The 787 is the right aircraft for these routes because of its many passenger-friendly amenities and superior operating economics," says United's Senior Vice President of Network, Greg Hart. "With 50 787s on order, we look forward to the many new route opportunities that will become available to United and our customers in the future."

The 787 aircraft will display for sale for these routes on united.com and other distribution channels beginning Aug. 25, while Denver to Narita service is available for sale now. In the near future, United will announce plans for initial domestic flying for the 787, which will precede the launch of international flights described above.

Configured with 36 seats in United BusinessFirst, 72 seats in United Economy Plus and 111 seats in United Economy, the Dreamliner will revolutionize the flying experience for United customers and crews while delivering unprecedented operating efficiency, comfort and lower emissions. Customers will experience greater comfort with improved lighting, bigger windows, larger overhead bins, lower cabin altitude and enhanced ventilation systems, among other passenger-friendly features.

Recent photos of United's first 787 aircraft are available for download in the media center on unitedcontinentalholdings.com under "First 787 Production Flight."

[jcb]

Originally Posted by OKW Lover

There is a season?
Hunting season for tubas?

Yes, Jeff, in my experience, trombones are used as ballistic missiles.

Originally Posted by k5jmh

We are going to try and get flights on one of the new "Dreamliners..."

Mike continues to prove he is an uber geek (which needs no translation). ( I can say this because I am one.)

castle perched high above the Edersee

translated: the Teutonic Tower of Terror.

I was going to stay out of this thread but I just couldn't.

[OKW Lover]

Originally Posted by k5jmh

We are going to try and get flights on one of the new "Dreamliners..."

Here you go Mike.

[jcb]

Originally Posted by OKW Lover

Here you go Mike.

It only counts if you buy them in person, at the Boeing stores in Washington.

[HollyMac71]

Originally Posted by OKW Lover

There is a season?
Hunting season for tubas?

OMG I'm off to sell an organ (kidney) and maybe a toe. I'm thinking about some blood products also.

I have to witness tuba season.

[k5jmh]

Originally Posted by HollyMac71

OMG I'm off to sell an organ...

How many ranks?

I have to witness tuba season.

[k5jmh]

Originally Posted by OKW Lover

Here you go Mike.

Nice!

[DisneyKevin]

Originally Posted by jcb

It only counts if you buy them in person, at the Boeing stores in Washington.

Okay....competitive shopping is a sport at which I'm proficient.

Put me in Coach!

[MinnieGarden]

Originally Posted by DisneyKevin

Okay....competitive shopping is a sport at which I'm proficient.

Put me in Coach!

Did someone mention shopping??

[k5jmh]

Originally Posted by DisneyKevin

Put me in Coach!

...or LV or Chanel or Juicy Coutoure or ...