Tickets go on sale today for the Star MegaDo 5 starting at 12:00 PM central time. MegaDo’s are events set up by frequent flyers and the airlines, where we charter a jet and fly around to different cities and the airlines/hotels set up really interesting events that provide access to places few people ever get to see. On past MegaDo’s I have gotten to use a United Airlines pilot training simulator, flown on one of United’s 787’s (pre-grounding!), had a Q&A with Jeff Smisek, visited the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington, and even gotten to participate in flight attendant training at the American Airlines flight attendant training facilities in Dallas.All the past events have sold out within hours (if not minutes), so if you are interested in going this time around, I’d definitely recommend buying your tickets sooner than later. Unfortunately due to scheduling, I won’t be able to join this trip, but I’m sure it will be a great time.Tickets go on sale today for the Star MegaDo 5What’s The Plan?This October is the fifth Star Alliance MegaDo and the itinerary will have us jetting around from Toronto to Tucson and on to San Francisco on an Air Canada A321 full of Star Alliance execs, bloggers and the frequentest of frequent flyers out there.What’s Included?Included in the MegaDo 5 package: 7 in-flight hours on the MegaDo charter including two flights, upgraded catering and free drinks, bus transportation at all locations per the program, all meals including three evening dinner receptions, hotel points and airline miles with a campaign attached and a ton of swag.The Ritz-Carlton Toronto.Here’s the schedule of events to whet your appetite:Tuesday October 22nd6:00 PM Welcome reception @ Ritz-Carlton TorontoSign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Wednesday October 23rd7:30 AM Breakfast at the host hotel8:00 AM Registration opens10:00 AM Buses depart to Rimowa’s factory. Tours and BBQ. See where the new exclusive MEGADO luggage is going to be made.11:00 AM Buses from the airport to Rimowa’s factory for people arriving Wednesday morning.6:30 PM Welcome reception hosted by Marriott Hotels at the Ritz-CarltonOvernight @ Ritz-Carlton Toronto or Toronto Marriott DowntownThursday October 24th7:30 AM Breakfast at the host hotel9:30 AM Buses to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) for the Air Canada events10:30 AM Air Canada Events at YYZ4:30 PM Buses to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel returning from the Air Canada events at YYZOvernight @ Ritz-Carlton Toronto or Toronto Marriott DowntownFriday October 25th9:30 AM Charter departs from YYZ to Tucson11:30 AM Arrive in Tucson.12:00 PM Buses to AMARC: 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group2:30 PM Return to Tucson5:30 PM Arrival in San Francisco6:00 PM Hangar party hosted by United Airlines at SFO8:30 PM Buses depart to designated hotel downtown San FranciscoPricingPrices are for the chartered flights only. You will be responsible for paying for the positioning flights to Toronto and returning from San Francisco, as well as your hotel stay in Toronto and in San Francisco if you plan on staying the last night there.Business First — $2,799 - earns 15,00 EQMTommy Class Emergency Exit Row (Economy middle seat blocked — $1,999 - earns 7,500 EQMTommy Class (Economy middle seat blocked)— $1,799 – earns 7,500 EQMEconomy Class — $1,199, earns 2,500 EQMMegaDo’s are always great chance to meet fellow frequent flyers, interact with your favorite bloggers and learn more about the airlines and hotels we fly every day. I’ve had a great time on all the ones in which I’ve participated, so if you’ve been considering it, now is the time to get your ticket before it sells out.
