Flash Gordon wrote:The selections they've made have been a complete pain from a fan point of view, Bilbao and Marseilles are really difficult to get to. London, Milan, Rome, Paris or if you want to go non traditional, Brussels, Amsterdam, Madrid - all a lot easier.
You want to fly to Marseilles now and you're paying 700 quid.
I found Bilbao pretty easy to get to, Marseille has been the worst yet though. I go to most of the finals, and was planning on going to this one, but I just can’t find a way to make it work with reasonable cost. Lyon, Toulouse, Geneva, Nice and Marseille are all outrageously expensive to fly to around the game, even Paris which is 3 hours away via TGV is €500+
Hopefully if Leinster make the final, Aer Lingus stick on an extra flight. Otherwise you’re paying way over the odds with your either your time or your money.
Spurs Stadium twitter account tagged into BT Sport tweet about the dates for next season, does suggest it will be in North London, unless others have heard different?
Flash Gordon wrote:The selections they've made have been a complete pain from a fan point of view, Bilbao and Marseilles are really difficult to get to. London, Milan, Rome, Paris or if you want to go non traditional, Brussels, Amsterdam, Madrid - all a lot easier.
You want to fly to Marseilles now and you're paying 700 quid.
I found Bilbao pretty easy to get to, Marseille has been the worst yet though. I go to most of the finals, and was planning on going to this one, but I just can’t find a way to make it work with reasonable cost. Lyon, Toulouse, Geneva, Nice and Marseille are all outrageously expensive to fly to around the game, even Paris which is 3 hours away via TGV is €500+
Hopefully if Leinster make the final, Aer Lingus stick on an extra flight. Otherwise you’re paying way over the odds with your either your time or your money.
Been looking at it last couple of weeks, 600-700 quid flights and/or 3 days travelling, I've never missed a final before but might skip this one unless flights appear or there's a half decent (read non-extortive) day trip. It's handy if you're french but that's it really, flew into Nice for the Toulon semi final there but there's nothing around flight wise that isn't extortionate.
Flash Gordon wrote:The selections they've made have been a complete pain from a fan point of view, Bilbao and Marseilles are really difficult to get to. London, Milan, Rome, Paris or if you want to go non traditional, Brussels, Amsterdam, Madrid - all a lot easier.
You want to fly to Marseilles now and you're paying 700 quid.
I found Bilbao pretty easy to get to, Marseille has been the worst yet though. I go to most of the finals, and was planning on going to this one, but I just can’t find a way to make it work with reasonable cost. Lyon, Toulouse, Geneva, Nice and Marseille are all outrageously expensive to fly to around the game, even Paris which is 3 hours away via TGV is €500+
Hopefully if Leinster make the final, Aer Lingus stick on an extra flight. Otherwise you’re paying way over the odds with your either your time or your money.
Paris is so expensive for flights that weekend as Champions League Final is being played in the Stade de France on the 28th.
Flash Gordon wrote:The selections they've made have been a complete pain from a fan point of view, Bilbao and Marseilles are really difficult to get to. London, Milan, Rome, Paris or if you want to go non traditional, Brussels, Amsterdam, Madrid - all a lot easier.
You want to fly to Marseilles now and you're paying 700 quid.
I found Bilbao pretty easy to get to, Marseille has been the worst yet though. I go to most of the finals, and was planning on going to this one, but I just can’t find a way to make it work with reasonable cost. Lyon, Toulouse, Geneva, Nice and Marseille are all outrageously expensive to fly to around the game, even Paris which is 3 hours away via TGV is €500+
Hopefully if Leinster make the final, Aer Lingus stick on an extra flight. Otherwise you’re paying way over the odds with your either your time or your money.
Been looking at it last couple of weeks, 600-700 quid flights and/or 3 days travelling, I've never missed a final before but might skip this one unless flights appear or there's a half decent (read non-extortive) day trip. It's handy if you're french but that's it really, flew into Nice for the Toulon semi final there but there's nothing around flight wise that isn't extortionate.
A number of tour operators will be offering same day charter flights. We went to both Bilbao and Newcastle with Rugby Travel Ireland at about €400 -€500 per head. It's expensive but it saves a lot of hassle as they lay on the transfers as well.
Flash Gordon wrote:The selections they've made have been a complete pain from a fan point of view, Bilbao and Marseilles are really difficult to get to. London, Milan, Rome, Paris or if you want to go non traditional, Brussels, Amsterdam, Madrid - all a lot easier.
You want to fly to Marseilles now and you're paying 700 quid.
I found Bilbao pretty easy to get to, Marseille has been the worst yet though. I go to most of the finals, and was planning on going to this one, but I just can’t find a way to make it work with reasonable cost. Lyon, Toulouse, Geneva, Nice and Marseille are all outrageously expensive to fly to around the game, even Paris which is 3 hours away via TGV is €500+
Hopefully if Leinster make the final, Aer Lingus stick on an extra flight. Otherwise you’re paying way over the odds with your either your time or your money.
Been looking at it last couple of weeks, 600-700 quid flights and/or 3 days travelling, I've never missed a final before but might skip this one unless flights appear or there's a half decent (read non-extortive) day trip. It's handy if you're french but that's it really, flew into Nice for the Toulon semi final there but there's nothing around flight wise that isn't extortionate.
If you're happy to fly through Cork, have a look at Cork to Edinburgh Friday night, Edinburgh to Marseille sat morning, Marseille to Gatwick sat night, Gatwick to Cork Sunday morning. Works out at around €250 return for flights. Marseille to Gatwick is easyJet, other three flights are Ryanair
I found Bilbao pretty easy to get to, Marseille has been the worst yet though. I go to most of the finals, and was planning on going to this one, but I just can’t find a way to make it work with reasonable cost. Lyon, Toulouse, Geneva, Nice and Marseille are all outrageously expensive to fly to around the game, even Paris which is 3 hours away via TGV is €500+
Hopefully if Leinster make the final, Aer Lingus stick on an extra flight. Otherwise you’re paying way over the odds with your either your time or your money.
Been looking at it last couple of weeks, 600-700 quid flights and/or 3 days travelling, I've never missed a final before but might skip this one unless flights appear or there's a half decent (read non-extortive) day trip. It's handy if you're french but that's it really, flew into Nice for the Toulon semi final there but there's nothing around flight wise that isn't extortionate.
A number of tour operators will be offering same day charter flights. We went to both Bilbao and Newcastle with Rugby Travel Ireland at about €400 -€500 per head. It's expensive but it saves a lot of hassle as they lay on the transfers as well.
Did that for Bilbao so thinking something similar maybe. Newcastle wasn't too bad as there were options for airports in the midlands and Scotland. Stayed in York and took the train across which was grand.
Flash Gordon wrote:The selections they've made have been a complete pain from a fan point of view, Bilbao and Marseilles are really difficult to get to. London, Milan, Rome, Paris or if you want to go non traditional, Brussels, Amsterdam, Madrid - all a lot easier.
You want to fly to Marseilles now and you're paying 700 quid.
I found Bilbao pretty easy to get to, Marseille has been the worst yet though. I go to most of the finals, and was planning on going to this one, but I just can’t find a way to make it work with reasonable cost. Lyon, Toulouse, Geneva, Nice and Marseille are all outrageously expensive to fly to around the game, even Paris which is 3 hours away via TGV is €500+
Hopefully if Leinster make the final, Aer Lingus stick on an extra flight. Otherwise you’re paying way over the odds with your either your time or your money.
Been looking at it last couple of weeks, 600-700 quid flights and/or 3 days travelling, I've never missed a final before but might skip this one unless flights appear or there's a half decent (read non-extortive) day trip. It's handy if you're french but that's it really, flew into Nice for the Toulon semi final there but there's nothing around flight wise that isn't extortionate.
Posted on the on the Road thread a couple of weeks ago quite a few of us flying Dublin/Nimes early Sat morning €14.99 when I got it back then Marseille / Menorca Sun 29th lunch time then Menorca / Dublin Sunday evening everything came in at under €100 . Also might be worth checking the direct Shannon/Marseille flight prices may have dropped a bit
I found Bilbao pretty easy to get to, Marseille has been the worst yet though. I go to most of the finals, and was planning on going to this one, but I just can’t find a way to make it work with reasonable cost. Lyon, Toulouse, Geneva, Nice and Marseille are all outrageously expensive to fly to around the game, even Paris which is 3 hours away via TGV is €500+
Hopefully if Leinster make the final, Aer Lingus stick on an extra flight. Otherwise you’re paying way over the odds with your either your time or your money.
Been looking at it last couple of weeks, 600-700 quid flights and/or 3 days travelling, I've never missed a final before but might skip this one unless flights appear or there's a half decent (read non-extortive) day trip. It's handy if you're french but that's it really, flew into Nice for the Toulon semi final there but there's nothing around flight wise that isn't extortionate.
Posted on the on the Road thread a couple of weeks ago quite a few of us flying Dublin/Nimes early Sat morning €14.99 when I got it back then Marseille / Menorca Sun 29th lunch time then Menorca / Dublin Sunday evening everything came in at under €100 . Also might be worth checking the direct Shannon/Marseille flight prices may have dropped a bit Just checked that one 1 seat left at €177 but they may get returns ?.
Looks like they have gone up €300 return is about the cheapest and that’s not direct.
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neill_m wrote: ↑May 10th, 2022, 11:49 am
Round 1 – 9/10/11 December 2022
Round 2 – 16/17/18 December 2022
Round 3 – 13/14/15 January 2023
Round 4 – 20/21/22 January 2023
Round of 16 – 31 March/ 1/2 April 2023
Quarter-finals – 7/8/9 April 2023
Semi-finals – 28/29/30 April 2023
EPCR Challenge Cup final – Friday 19 May 2023
Heineken Champions Cup final – Saturday 20 May 2023
Round of 16 - one off game next season.
Thanks. Looks like they've spread out the big dates other than the last 16 to QF.
Flash Gordon wrote:The selections they've made have been a complete pain from a fan point of view, Bilbao and Marseilles are really difficult to get to. London, Milan, Rome, Paris or if you want to go non traditional, Brussels, Amsterdam, Madrid - all a lot easier.
You want to fly to Marseilles now and you're paying 700 quid.
I found Bilbao pretty easy to get to, Marseille has been the worst yet though. I go to most of the finals, and was planning on going to this one, but I just can’t find a way to make it work with reasonable cost. Lyon, Toulouse, Geneva, Nice and Marseille are all outrageously expensive to fly to around the game, even Paris which is 3 hours away via TGV is €500+
Hopefully if Leinster make the final, Aer Lingus stick on an extra flight. Otherwise you’re paying way over the odds with your either your time or your money.
Been looking at it last couple of weeks, 600-700 quid flights and/or 3 days travelling, I've never missed a final before but might skip this one unless flights appear or there's a half decent (read non-extortive) day trip. It's handy if you're french but that's it really, flew into Nice for the Toulon semi final there but there's nothing around flight wise that isn't extortionate.
I’m similarly frustrated with flights. My hope is that if (when!) we make the final, carriers will add flights providing options for those looking to stay a night or two and charters will put on day trips and packages
D4surfer wrote: ↑May 10th, 2022, 2:56 pmHave we seen Ed Sheeran's schedule for 2022/2023 yet?
Or that of Genesis? Only learnt from Gervais on OTB last night, that the aging prog rockers gig in the La Défense Arena is the reason, that Racing match against Team RO'G is being played in Lens. GT went up in my estimation, when he remarked, that if either Ed Sheeran or Genesis was playing near his house, he'd abandon it for a few hours and go off for a walk!!!
Sexion D'Assaut are playing in La Defense Arena this weekend. Never shall he let a small amount of research divide him from the truth . . .
The 2023 Finals were originally scheduled to be staged at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium; however, with the Premier League concluding later than usual due to the 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place in November and December, coupled with the impact of Rugby World Cup 2023 on the EPCR calendar, it was decided to select the Aviva Stadium as next season’s host venue.
McKay added: “We are very happy to continue working with Tottenham Hotspur to stage our Finals there soon. It is a sensational stadium with a burgeoning history of hosting rugby matches.
neill_m wrote: ↑May 19th, 2022, 1:25 pm
The 2023 Finals were originally scheduled to be staged at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium; however, with the Premier League concluding later than usual due to the 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place in November and December, coupled with the impact of Rugby World Cup 2023 on the EPCR calendar, it was decided to select the Aviva Stadium as next season’s host venue.
McKay added: “We are very happy to continue working with Tottenham Hotspur to stage our Finals there soon. It is a sensational stadium with a burgeoning history of hosting rugby matches.
Can Anyone explain the financial logic of holding any HCC Final in a non rugby stadium.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall who's the greatest player of them all? It is Drico your majesty.
