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Should I fly to America for a gig?

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sidneytweeney · 24/07/2026 21:20

So my favourite singer ever is playing a series of gigs in Utah in October. It’s over the weekend my kids are with their dad. Is it mental to fly there Thursday see the gigs Saturday and Sunday and fly back Monday? Get the kids back Tuesday? I can afford it - I’d be going alone. I’m scared . Would anyone else/ has anyone else done something like this?

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Mojuu · 24/07/2026 21:58

Greedybilly · 24/07/2026 21:56

@Mojuu- the plane wouldn't fly if there was no demand tho would it ? Jeez

If OP goes or doesn't....... Will they plane be cancelled? Think about it. So if it flies. OP should never be allowed to go to America? Grow up

Notimeforaname · 24/07/2026 21:58

Greedybilly · 24/07/2026 21:53

I mean the world is on fire right now due to global warming but you enjoy your gig op.

Someone said something similar to me at work when they heard I was going on ANOTHER holiday. They asked how I could justify my carbon footprint 🤣
I told her "I dont drive, I dont eat meat and I have no kids".

She has 2 cars 😆

GisGasGus · 24/07/2026 21:58

Sprig1 · 24/07/2026 21:29

It's irresponsible. Think.of the environment.

Will the plane not go if the OP stays at home? What difference does one more passenger make?

RevengeOfTheDirtyLaundry · 24/07/2026 21:58

In the future, will you be glad you went?

Greedybilly · 24/07/2026 21:56

@Mojuu- the plane wouldn't fly if there was no demand tho would it ? Jeez

Cluelessfirstimer · 24/07/2026 21:56

intrepidpanda · 24/07/2026 21:46

35 million animals kept as pets in the UK
35 million cars in the UK
35 million amazon deliveries per week
And you are worried about her getting on a plane to America when it will be going anyway. OP may do/have none of the above.

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Agreee.... Nah im sorry - Taylor Swift is doing a 1 hr car journey in a private jet.. i think OPs once in a life time trip is granted.

I care deeply about the environment but I highly doubt my paper straws are making much of an input while billionaires are flying the sky's

Go for it OP and bloody enjoy it! Dont even think - book it NOW

Mojuu · 24/07/2026 21:54

Greedybilly · 24/07/2026 21:53

I mean the world is on fire right now due to global warming but you enjoy your gig op.

The plane will fly regardless. It's just a bit of weather. We coped in London. And we coped when we went on holiday to Italy.

Greedybilly · 24/07/2026 21:53

I mean the world is on fire right now due to global warming but you enjoy your gig op.

Mojuu · 24/07/2026 21:48

owenkiks · 24/07/2026 21:42

We’ve been to Vegas a few times before, we opted to take the hit on the £1000 to have the other £3000. But yeah that’s a choice if it’s somewhere you’re happy to go to, I felt a little bad spending the time and money away from the kids for something we’ve done, I didn’t mind when it was for Dolly 😂

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Ah fair enough

intrepidpanda · 24/07/2026 21:46

Sprig1 · 24/07/2026 21:29

It's irresponsible. Think.of the environment.

35 million animals kept as pets in the UK
35 million cars in the UK
35 million amazon deliveries per week
And you are worried about her getting on a plane to America when it will be going anyway. OP may do/have none of the above.

owenkiks · 24/07/2026 21:42

Mojuu · 24/07/2026 21:39

You could have just gone and explored the city

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We’ve been to Vegas a few times before, we opted to take the hit on the £1000 to have the other £3000. But yeah that’s a choice if it’s somewhere you’re happy to go to, I felt a little bad spending the time and money away from the kids for something we’ve done, I didn’t mind when it was for Dolly 😂

Tomikka · 24/07/2026 21:42

sidneytweeney · 24/07/2026 21:20

So my favourite singer ever is playing a series of gigs in Utah in October. It’s over the weekend my kids are with their dad. Is it mental to fly there Thursday see the gigs Saturday and Sunday and fly back Monday? Get the kids back Tuesday? I can afford it - I’d be going alone. I’m scared . Would anyone else/ has anyone else done something like this?

A friend bought tickets for their favourite band as soon as tour dates were announced.
Then they paid a bit more attention and realised that the venue was in the US due to the old habit of US immigrants naming towns after their original home

What they had expected to require adding on a train ticket and a night in a hotel turned into a US holiday

StrawberryLipstickStateOfMind1 · 24/07/2026 21:41

Do it.
If I could afford it, I'd be seeing Harry Styles at Madison Square Garden.

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 24/07/2026 21:39

We went to Dublin from uk to watch DD’s favourite band. Ok so it’s not as far but still a journey. That said I went to Scarborough on Wednesday for the night to watch teddy swims and that was a much longer journey 😂. Do it!

Mojuu · 24/07/2026 21:39

Have fun! I know a young couple going to Boston for Ariana grande

Mojuu · 24/07/2026 21:39

owenkiks · 24/07/2026 21:28

Absolutely, my only advice is look to see if there is any kind of specialist insurance if the gig ends up getting cancelled, I had tickets to Dolly Parton’s Vegas residency which she needed to cancel due to ill health 💔 my hotel booking was refundable and the tickets obviously refunded no issue, but I lost over £1000 on the flights my travel insurance wouldn’t cover.

You could have just gone and explored the city

YorZarad · 24/07/2026 21:38

Doitdoitdoit.

TokyoSushi · 24/07/2026 21:38

Go! Have a lovely time!

meikyo · 24/07/2026 21:37

I flew from Scotland to Hong Kong last December for four nights for a 3 day music festival to see my two favourite bands. Went on my own and loved it! Do it!

RedCarsAreNice · 24/07/2026 21:34

Do it!!

hattie43 · 24/07/2026 21:33

I flew to Vegas for a weekend. Total whim to watch the showjumping . It’s doable .

30DegreesHighAndRising · 24/07/2026 21:33

RhannionKPSS · 24/07/2026 21:25

Go!!! I flew to London from abroad on my own to see Kate Bush in concert in 2014 and it was worth every penny for the experience

After wondering who the artist is, this is exactly what I thought of! If Kate Bush announced a concert in Outer Mongolia I'd be looking into flights and hotels 😂

BePoisedPlumUser · 24/07/2026 21:31

Sounds amazing! Go for it!