Getting to Kona

Triathlon Forum
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I’d like to go watch the race this year. Watch friends race, make fun of Marisol and sharks, and also remember why I do that sport…that’d be a great motivator for future races when things get tough…

What’s the best way to get good deals on flights to Kona (besides hiding in a bike box…although I am sure I fit in one and if someone’s willing, I can tell you after how TSA agents really take care of our bikes :wink: )? What is a good price? If someone’s rowing there, can I join you (I bring my oar)?
Can I get a $500 ticket in first class for a direct flight between El Paso and Kona that takes only 2hrs?

Is there a cold stone in Kona?

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I was thinking of using my pogo stick. Wana join me

Boing boing boing…

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you can hide in Olaf’s bike box

just ideas …

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Maybe you could fit in Marisol’s purse.

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First class travels a lot faster than coach, but it still takes nearly three hours.

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No Room. Travel Freezer and Ice Cream goes in with bike!

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Man… they’re not being too friendly in helping you out with this are they. :slight_smile:

I was playing with this idea too… but i have to find a ticket under 500 or else it aint happenin’

It’s amazing what kinda money you save when you’re not doing anything. :slight_smile:

Ill let you know if i find anything.

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Looks like 900$ RT. But you can try bidding on www.priceline.com You may get a shitty trip but you can bid low and see what you can get.

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was waiting for YOUR answer…the price specialist :wink:
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but you need to bid… how much do YOU want to pay?

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I thought Olaf was your & Paulo’s new travel agent?

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Believe me, Olaf’s bike box is BIGGGGG
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I don’t care, I want to go…but then that’d be great if I can spend less than $250,000 :wink:
$800?

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I can loan you my daughter’s St.Bernard halloween costume from last year.Its pretty cool!
Dogs fly for $ 50.00.

All you need is a kennel.

They might give you a shot in the ass though.

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Check out Southwest too. I don’t think it participates in the other web sites. It has some dang cheap airfares to HI. I also like to use Qixo.com to search.

John

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Ya, but he will be Quarantined for about 30 days. Will miss the race, but meet new friends.

Chris

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America West usually has super-cheap tickets, esp if you can fly out of Phoenix. They’re merging with US Airways so it may be best to call them to inquire about prices.

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no tickets left apparently…

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have you tried looking into flights to honolulu or maui, then taking a puddle jumper? also try earlier in the week, i’m sure someone would let you shack up.

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I’ve gotten good deals in the past on Hawaiian…but you have to search a bit, and it sounds like you’re doing that. Price out several different alternatives direct with the airlines, then with a couple of “cheapies” like Priceline, Travelocity and Hotwire.

Or, you could do the old fashioned way and get a travel agent to do all that for you. Depends on your tolerance for online activity…which for most of us I would imagine is pretty damn high!