Maybe too early, but who is already making plans for the trip?

**camdenyard** · 01-15-2013, 04:04 PM

For the last 3 years (well, at least 2 of the three), I've gotten deep into SB planning. I feel like Charlie Brown kicking the football, but I'm at it again.

Flying into NOLA looks to already be too expensive for my taste. Southwest flies to Jackson, MS which is 3 hours from NOLA. Cheaper cars there too. Game tickets are currently $2150 and up on the secondary market, but will drop if NE is knocked off. A Baltimore-Atlanta SB would probably be the cheapest scenario.

I have not heard from the Ravens RE: a SB lottery for PSL holders, has anyone else?

For hotels, looks like a lot of good stuff on here already, and I've found pretty cheap lodging in Slidell (35 minutes away) for $110/night.

**pslholder96** · 01-15-2013, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by camdenyard

For the last 3 years (well, at least 2 of the three), I've gotten deep into SB planning. I feel like Charlie Brown kicking the football, but I'm at it again.

Flying into NOLA looks to already be too expensive for my taste. Southwest flies to Jackson, MS which is 3 hours from NOLA. Cheaper cars there too. Game tickets are currently $2150 and up on the secondary market, but will drop if NE is knocked off. A Baltimore-Atlanta SB would probably be the cheapest scenario.

I have not heard from the Ravens RE: a SB lottery for PSL holders, has anyone else?

For hotels, looks like a lot of good stuff on here already, and I've found pretty cheap lodging in Slidell (35 minutes away) for $110/night.

What are the fares going for? Going into NOLA and/or Jackson MS?

**camdenyard** · 01-15-2013, 07:50 PM

A lot depends when you go. I was looking at Friday arrival and Monday departure and it was about $750RT or more into NOLA. About $265RT into Jackson. There are other options such as Houston and Panama City, but those are 5 hour drives - no thanks.

**NOLARavenFAN** · 01-15-2013, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by camdenyard

A lot depends when you go. I was looking at Friday arrival and Monday departure and it was about $750RT or more into NOLA. About $265RT into Jackson. There are other options such as Houston and Panama City, but those are 5 hour drives - no thanks.

Baton Rouge airport is closest, just an hour away. After that try Gulfport, MS. And Pensacola, FL is a 3 hour drive, like Jackson.

The casinos in Biloxi are just 40 minutes further and much nicer than anything in Slidell, which is a kinda a dump.

**camdenyard** · 01-15-2013, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by NOLARavenFAN

Baton Rouge airport is closest, just an hour away. After that try Gulfport, MS. And Pensacola, FL is a 3 hour drive, like Jackson.

I looked at those airports, not much of a difference from BWI.

The casinos in Biloxi are just 40 minutes further and much nicer than anything in Slidell, which is a kinda a dump.

There you go. That's why I'm here, for the good advice

**Mista T** · 01-15-2013, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by camdenyard

A lot depends when you go. I was looking at Friday arrival and Monday departure and it was about $750RT or more into NOLA. About $265RT into Jackson. There are other options such as Houston and Panama City, but those are 5 hour drives - no thanks.

CY: I forgot about Jackson - two daily round trips on Southwest. It's about 2:20 to 2:30 drive going a safe bit above the speed limit. Light traffic to NOLA + easy egress from the airport (rental cars are in the parking garage across from the terminal). I've used Jackson a few times. Based on your price shopping, I think that I will buy a couple of tickets to Jackson shortly. Thanks!

As to game tickets, let's see if I can get a handful together from a friend of a friend runs a national ticket brokerage. He told me last year (when planning the rip to Hoosierville) that he could get me below market value tickets.

Originally Posted by NOLARavenFAN

Baton Rouge airport is closest, just an hour away. After that try Gulfport, MS. And Pensacola, FL is a 3 hour drive, like Jackson.

The casinos in Biloxi are just 40 minutes further and much nicer than anything in Slidell, which is a kinda a dump.

Hey NOLA fan: thanks for all the good info. What side of town are you from? I used to live in Kenner, and now frequently visit mostly Harahan & Lafitte.

**camdenyard** · 01-15-2013, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by Mista T

CY: I forgot about Jackson - two daily round trips on Southwest. It's about 2:20 to 2:30 drive going a safe bit above the speed limit. Light traffic to NOLA + easy egress from the airport (rental cars are in the parking garage across from the terminal). I've used Jackson a few times. Based on your price shopping, I think that I will buy a couple of tickets to Jackson shortly. Thanks!

As to game tickets, let's see if I can get a handful together from a friend of a friend runs a national ticket brokerage. He told me last year (when planning the rip to Hoosierville) that he could get me below market value tickets.

Southwest's flights are very limited at this point and not really cheap. I was looking at Expedia (Delta).

RE: game tickets, sounds great, thanks!

**The Fanatic** · 01-16-2013, 05:10 AM

Originally Posted by Mista T

As to game tickets, let's see if I can get a handful together from a friend of a friend runs a national ticket brokerage. He told me last year (when planning the rip to Hoosierville) that he could get me below market value tickets.

I'd like to be part of the waiting list (2 please) for this particular handful if at all possible.

**AirFlacco** · 01-16-2013, 06:51 AM

Don Scott was pimping these SB packages on Rise N Shine this morning. Their Superior Package is sold out. There's also some bus trips to NE but most of the tics were sold out.

These SB packages start at $3500 and up, about the same as SB 35.

My cousin got me a job pushing carts for Aerosmith at the SB 35 half time show and I would have been down on the field
at half time but got pneumonia a couple of days before and couldn't go. I still have the SB hat he sent me-lol.

http://www.benchwarmersports.com/foo...FQ-e4Aody3sADA

**FellsPointRaven** · 01-16-2013, 07:00 AM

T - on game tickets please also keep us in mind. Flights from England will be expensive enough so any help in this regard would be appreciated!!

**HoustonRaven** · 01-16-2013, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by Mista T

As to game tickets, let's see if I can get a handful together from a friend of a friend runs a national ticket brokerage. He told me last year (when planning the rip to Hoosierville) that he could get me below market value tickets.

If you'd be so kind to keep Mrs HR and I in mind should you happen to land that block of tickets. We already have our lodging secured.

**pslholder96** · 01-16-2013, 08:21 AM

Mista T
As if you don't have enough requests already keep me in mind as well for one ticket as well

I'm ready to go. Air fare/hotel arrangments will be challenging for me but I'll find a way to get there.

**myfavoriteboxer** · 01-16-2013, 09:40 AM

I have been thinking about going up to New England on Sunday since it certainly seems like ticket prices keep going down and down. It took me two days to figure this out, but the Patriots' TicketExchange only works for season ticket holders or people on the wait list to buy season tickets. Apparently they are the only team in the league that does it this way. That's pretty annoying for me for this game, but a pretty cool idea. I know my dad lists some of his Ravens tickets on TicketExchange because he doesn't want to go to every game, and it'd certainly be nice to be more assured that your seats are going to fellow fans.

**NOLARavenFAN** · 01-16-2013, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by Mista T

CY: I forgot about Jackson - two daily round trips on Southwest. It's about 2:20 to 2:30 drive going a safe bit above the speed limit. Light traffic to NOLA + easy egress from the airport (rental cars are in the parking garage across from the terminal). I've used Jackson a few times. Based on your price shopping, I think that I will buy a couple of tickets to Jackson shortly. Thanks!

As to game tickets, let's see if I can get a handful together from a friend of a friend runs a national ticket brokerage. He told me last year (when planning the rip to Hoosierville) that he could get me below market value tickets.

Hey NOLA fan: thanks for all the good info. What side of town are you from? I used to live in Kenner, and now frequently visit mostly Harahan & Lafitte.

Mista T, I am in mid-city near the racetrack and the Bayou St John........watch games at the Mid-City Yacht Club. Originally from NY, and moved here in time for Katrina. Having a home game Super Bowl would be ultra-cool. Saints fans hate Atl, and SF, and NE too.......plus Ed Reed and Jones being from here would be like a home game!

**NOLARavenFAN** · 01-16-2013, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by camdenyard

I looked at those airports, not much of a difference from BWI.

There you go. That's why I'm here, for the good advice

In Biloxi Beau Rivage has a fantastic buffet. IP has a first class sushi restaurant. Hard Rock has the best pool. Roll up I-10 to New Orleans in 50 minutes. I know a great driver if you want someone to drive you around in case you want to drank.

**pslholder96** · 01-16-2013, 10:08 AM

Maybe I missed it on this thread but how far is the closet airport to Biloxi, MS?? Or is it better to fly into Jackson, MS. I'm leaning towards that based on current airfares. I'll just rent a car from the airport, drive to New Orleans then drive back to the airport after the game, return the car, spend the night at the airport. Yep no hotel for me

**NOLARavenFAN** · 01-16-2013, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by pslholder96

Maybe I missed it on this thread but how far is the closet airport to Biloxi, MS?? Or is it better to fly into Jackson, MS. I'm leaning towards that based on current airfares. I'll just rent a car from the airport, drive to New Orleans then drive back to the airport after the game, return the car, spend the night at the airport. Yep no hotel for me

Gulfport, Ms is the closet airport to Biloxi. Mobile, AL is just an hour from Biloxi, or even Pensacola, FL (two hours) or Tallahassee (four hours) are drivable.

**Ravenboy2003** · 01-16-2013, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by NOLARavenFAN

Gulfport, Ms is the closet airport to Biloxi. Mobile, AL is just an hour from Biloxi, or even Pensacola, FL (two hours) or Tallahassee (four hours) are drivable.

One could even make a case for Houston.. ~350 miles and a straight shot in on I-10. At highway speeds you're looking at 4:45 or so.

**wickedsolo** · 01-16-2013, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by NOLARavenFAN

Gulfport, Ms is the closet airport to Biloxi. Mobile, AL is just an hour from Biloxi, or even Pensacola, FL (two hours) or Tallahassee (four hours) are drivable.

Pensacola airport is small. I was stationed there for a while. I was really surprised with how small their airport is.

**pslholder96** · 01-16-2013, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by NOLARavenFAN

Gulfport, Ms is the closet airport to Biloxi. Mobile, AL is just an hour from Biloxi, or even Pensacola, FL (two hours) or Tallahassee (four hours) are drivable.

So from Mobile to New Orleans, it's about 2 1/2 hours maybe?