Moscow travel/info/ticket thread

gaffs · 30th April 2008, 14:34

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Originally Posted by A1Dan

Don't get why they are all different prices...

There's plenty of all in charter packages out there that are a little less than that, anyway.

Book first and get them cheaper I guess. Like they do on airlines normally.

Though, they should take the others off the website.

I wouldn't travel to my own funeral with them.

gaffs · 30th April 2008, 14:38

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Originally Posted by A1Dan

They're saying not now - it seems the mayor spoke out of turn. Not surprising, why would they turn down the chance of £2m+ of income for nothing?

Meant to be confirming everything tomorrow. Should allegedly be an easy proces if you have a ticket. Which reminds me - anybody heard anything from the club about their tickets yet?

Well they have 14 working days to process what could be upto 80,000 visa's. Cant see how they are going to do it.

They were saying on 5 live last night that they dont process many more than that in a year.

A1Dan · 30th April 2008, 14:41

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Originally Posted by gaffs

Book first and get them cheaper I guess. Like they do on airlines normally.

Though, they should take the others off the website.

Could be. Weird way of doing it though... and there are more expensive ones which have sold out first!

A1Dan · 30th April 2008, 14:41

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Originally Posted by gaffs

Well they have 14 working days to process what could be upto 80,000 visa's. Cant see how they are going to do it.

For £2m, I'll give it a go!

A1Dan · 30th April 2008, 14:47

I just checked on a route planner, and it's 2025 miles from Manchester to Moscow by road. There's 21 days to go, so that's 96 miles a day.

My point being, if you're thinking of cycling there, it's probably time to set off.

manux399 · 30th April 2008, 14:53

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Originally Posted by A1Dan

I just checked on a route planner, and it's 2025 miles from Manchester to Moscow by road. There's 21 days to go, so that's 96 miles a day.

My point being, if you're thinking of cycling there, it's probably time to set off.

That's me fecked then about 4,000 miles from here so I should have started cycling two weeks back...! Wibble you need to fly mate as hitching is defo out for you...!!

manux399 · 30th April 2008, 14:56

Just been watching Sky News, you guys in UK are going to have a nightmare...!

You can sort via online but need two photos and your match ticket before applying plus the small matter of 98 Quid for the visa..! They said a lot will give up trying to get flights as they'd worked out it'll need 200 flights to ship 46,000 fans from UK, and suggested that many will set off a week early and drive..Pity they didn't work out the mileage beforehand..!!

A1Dan · 30th April 2008, 14:59

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Originally Posted by manux399

You can sort via online but need two photos and your match ticket before applying plus the small matter of 98 Quid for the visa..!

I'm just sticking to blind faith that their much vaunted "anouncement" tomorrow will make everything straigth forward!
We don't even start getting given our tickets until 12th May, so they need to have a think about that for a start!

gaffs · 30th April 2008, 14:59

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Originally Posted by A1Dan

For £2m, I'll give it a go!

I was thinking what it will cost fans for having the final in Moscow. I think my trip will be £1100 - flights, visa, hotel, ticket (though I don't know the exact cost of the ticker is yet), drinks, food etc. I think that's also quite a conservative estimate. Some others will be paying loads more for flights and hotels so lets say £1500 on average.

£1500 x 21,000 official United ticket holders = £31.5 million

It will be the same for Chelsea/Liverpool so I would say that the 42,000 ticket holders will be paying £63mil.

If it were at Wembley, we would only need a train fair or a tank of petrol.

A1Dan · 30th April 2008, 15:00

Whic reminds me... this from manutd.com:

Successful applicants have been debited a nominal fee of £1, with the outstanding ticket amount debited from 30 April (pending qualification).

Each individual will be required to collect their ticket from Ticketing & Membership Services with identification, collections will be available on specific dates relevant to your surname providing the travel report has been completed and this information will be announced shortly, we do however anticipate that collections will commence from Monday 12 May.

AhmedDimwitson · 30th April 2008, 15:01

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Originally Posted by A1Dan

Anybody been to Moscow before?

What's teh deal regarding bars and stuff? Is there anywhere central we'll be able to congregate beforehand?

was on business - lived in a standard holiday inn, they charged 350 euros / night. Can only imagine what it will be like during the final..when you leave for moscow airport, be sure to do it early, as it is likely that it takes longer than your entire flight from England. The traffic is a mess.

Jacob · 30th April 2008, 15:06

Moscow is, according to a recent study, the most expensive city in the world.

gaffs · 30th April 2008, 15:17

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Originally Posted by Jacob

Moscow is, according to a recent study, the most expensive city in the world.

I think that was an American study. Moscow is expesnive for Americans due to the deperciation of the dollar against the ruble. London is 2nd most expensive on that list.

Anyone know if the Ruble is strong or weak against the £ right now?

bazalini · 30th April 2008, 15:47

Will know better tonight if I am going.

Going to just go with a charter and fingers crossed get a ticket before the game.

Know a few people already with tickets so fingers crossed

Brad · 30th April 2008, 15:52

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Originally Posted by bazalini

Will know better tonight if I am going.

Going to just go with a charter and fingers crossed get a ticket before the game.

Know a few people already with tickets so fingers crossed

A charter through the club Baz? They don't let you fly unless you already have a ticket confirmed

bazalini · 30th April 2008, 15:58

celtic Horizon Travel in Dublin are offering €1495, 2 nights accomodation.

They hope to offer 1 day returns shortly

AND FUCK OFF YOU PILLOCK BRAD.

ralphie88 · 30th April 2008, 15:58

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Originally Posted by gaffs

I wouldn't travel to my own funeral with them.

Thank you for your recent application for..... being flown to your own funeral.... on this occasion your applications has been..... unsuccessful. We suggest you just rot in the street. This call has cost you £7.68. *click*

gaffs · 30th April 2008, 16:03

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Originally Posted by bazalini

celtic Horizon Travel in Dublin are offering €1495, 2 nights accomodation.

They hope to offer 1 day returns shortly

AND FUCK OFF YOU PILLOCK BRAD.

That's a lot of dosh for flight and accommodation - especially without guarantee of a ticket. Try looking for flights to Moscow from other European cities.

Oh, and don't start your bitch fight in here.

gaffs · 30th April 2008, 16:04

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Originally Posted by ralphie88

Thank you for your recent application for..... being flown to your own funeral.... on this occasion your applications has been..... unsuccessful. We suggest you just rot in the street. This call has cost you £7.68. *click*

Ha Ha.

Don't worry, im in the Automatic Funeral Scheme.

I have to pay to go to Funerals of people i dont even know.

bazalini · 30th April 2008, 16:07

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Originally Posted by gaffs

That's a lot of dosh for flight and accommodation - especially without guarantee of a ticket. Try looking for flights to Moscow from other European cities.

Oh, and don't start your bitch fight in here.

No its not.

You are talking £600 at present for a direct flight, in fact you will not get one from Dublin while hotels are booked out with some at £250 a night available outside Moscow.

Its about spot on and saves the hassle.

stretford_oslo · 30th April 2008, 16:08

Looking for a place to stay in Moscow but everything seems to be either full or expensive as hell.

Anyone know any cheap hostels or something?

gaffs · 30th April 2008, 16:41

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Originally Posted by bazalini

No its not.

You are talking £600 at present for a direct flight, in fact you will not get one from Dublin while hotels are booked out with some at £250 a night available outside Moscow.

Its about spot on and saves the hassle.

Flights to Moscow - £350
Tickets - £80-200
Visa - £90
Hotel - £80 a night
Getting Bribed by the Russian Secret Police - Costly
Winning the Champions League - Priceless

bazalini · 30th April 2008, 16:55

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Originally Posted by gaffs

Flights to Moscow - £350
Tickets - £80-200
Visa - £90
Hotel - £80 a night
Getting Bribed by the Russian Secret Police - Costly
Winning the Champions League - Priceless

Any chance you show me where I can get a ticket at that price and I will bite your hand off.

Godfather · 30th April 2008, 16:57

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Originally Posted by A1Dan

I just checked on a route planner, and it's 2025 miles from Manchester to Moscow by road. There's 21 days to go, so that's 96 miles a day.

My point being, if you're thinking of cycling there, it's probably time to set off.

A1Dan · 30th April 2008, 16:58

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Originally Posted by bazalini

Any chance you show me where I can get a ticket at that price and I will bite your hand off.

Thats' how much they are through the club. I thought you had tickets coming out of yer arse, Baz?

ralphie88 · 30th April 2008, 17:13

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Originally Posted by gaffs

Ha Ha.

Don't worry, im in the Automatic Funeral Scheme.

I have to pay to go to Funerals of people i dont even know.

Fnar!

ralphie88 · 30th April 2008, 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaffs

I think that was an American study. Moscow is expesnive for Americans due to the deperciation of the dollar against the ruble. London is 2nd most expensive on that list.

Anyone know if the Ruble is strong or weak against the £ right now?

In a ralphie88 study of cities he has been to, Moscow also came out on top. By a long long way.

bazalini · 30th April 2008, 17:22

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Originally Posted by A1Dan

Thats' how much they are through the club. I thought you had tickets coming out of yer arse, Baz?

No. I know 2 lads who won tickets by the lottery, and have asked them. I also have some tickets I can avail of through the club, buy that looks increasingly unlikely

gaffs · 30th April 2008, 18:03

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Originally Posted by ralphie88

In a ralphie88 study of cities he has been to, Moscow also came out on top. By a long long way.

I have never been to Moscow.

Tokyo is the most expensive place i have been. But living in London and being a United fan, im used to paying through the nose.

30th April 2008, 14:47	#45 (permalink)
A1Dan First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Where the goals come from. Posts: 9,766	I just checked on a route planner, and it's 2025 miles from Manchester to Moscow by road. There's 21 days to go, so that's 96 miles a day. My point being, if you're thinking of cycling there, it's probably time to set off.

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manux399 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Dubai, UAE. "Dubai Les Sealey Reds..!!!!" Posts: 2,825	Just been watching Sky News, you guys in UK are going to have a nightmare...! You can sort via online but need two photos and your match ticket before applying plus the small matter of 98 Quid for the visa..! They said a lot will give up trying to get flights as they'd worked out it'll need 200 flights to ship 46,000 fans from UK, and suggested that many will set off a week early and drive..Pity they didn't work out the mileage beforehand..!!

30th April 2008, 15:00	#50 (permalink)
A1Dan First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Where the goals come from. Posts: 9,766	Whic reminds me... this from manutd.com: Successful applicants have been debited a nominal fee of £1, with the outstanding ticket amount debited from 30 April (pending qualification). Each individual will be required to collect their ticket from Ticketing & Membership Services with identification, collections will be available on specific dates relevant to your surname providing the travel report has been completed and this information will be announced shortly, we do however anticipate that collections will commence from Monday 12 May.

30th April 2008, 15:06	#52 (permalink)
Jacob buS maeT tsriF Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Stockholm Posts: 9,029	Moscow is, according to a recent study, the most expensive city in the world.

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bazalini Join Date: May 2000 Location: President "Bring Back Charlie", "Clayton Blackmore" + "Neil Thomson" Fan clubs Posts: 12,791	Will know better tonight if I am going. Going to just go with a charter and fingers crossed get a ticket before the game. Know a few people already with tickets so fingers crossed

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bazalini Join Date: May 2000 Location: President "Bring Back Charlie", "Clayton Blackmore" + "Neil Thomson" Fan clubs Posts: 12,791	celtic Horizon Travel in Dublin are offering €1495, 2 nights accomodation. They hope to offer 1 day returns shortly AND FUCK OFF YOU PILLOCK BRAD.

30th April 2008, 16:08	#61 (permalink)
stretford_oslo Youth Team Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Land of confusion Posts: 444	Looking for a place to stay in Moscow but everything seems to be either full or expensive as hell. Anyone know any cheap hostels or something?