How far would you MR to make SE?
Oct 29, 2013, 5:33 pm
#32
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: YWG
Programs: Free Agent
Posts: 1,478
first time early qual SE was in sight I did a YYZ-HKG turn (one night in hotel in HKG on points); picked dates based on cheap fare + R space to confirm upgrade before booking. turns out I didn't need it as I slid to the finish line that year with 140K.
would I do it again? probably; but would turn it into a mini holiday as turns are too hard on the body!
would I do it again? probably; but would turn it into a mini holiday as turns are too hard on the body!
Oct 29, 2013, 6:57 pm
#33
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Ottawa
Programs: AC, SPG, HH +others
Posts: 389
Depart YYZ Wed Nov 13 @ 16:35 arrive back in YYZ @ 23:54. You may be able to do better from Buffalo.
Oct 30, 2013, 12:52 pm
#35
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: AC SE; SPG Plat, Fairmont Plat
Posts: 251
To me the more important question (as others have pointed out) is what your plans are for next years flying. The year following my "metal run" I knew I had almost a dozen oneworld flights booked, and didn't want to lose my privileges for 3 months while requalifying.
Oct 30, 2013, 1:18 pm
#36
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Prince Edward Island
Programs: Starwood Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, Priority Rewards Platinum AC SE100K, UA 1K
Posts: 53
Going to BAH from YQM ...
basically a weekend of flying for about 25000 BIS miles ... but it will get me my 2014 SE status
basically a weekend of flying for about 25000 BIS miles ... but it will get me my 2014 SE status
Nov 14, 2013, 9:40 pm
#38
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: YVR
Programs: AC E50K, NEXUS
Posts: 645
Thanks everyone for the suggestions on the MRs. For the past couple of weeks, I was very close to pulling the trigger, even held a couple of tickets using the paypal trick, but it turns out that I will be going on two overseas business trips that will combine to take me over the top.
Nov 15, 2013, 2:48 pm
#39
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Canada
Programs: AC*SE
Posts: 1,924
Thanks everyone for the suggestions on the MRs. For the past couple of weeks, I was very close to pulling the trigger, even held a couple of tickets using the paypal trick, but it turns out that I will be going on two overseas business trips that will combine to take me over the top.
Nov 15, 2013, 7:46 pm
#40
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: YVR
Programs: AC E50K, NEXUS
Posts: 645
Take a look at this. I gather it works using the cash option as well. I found that after letting a ticket I was holding with paypal expire, the option was no longer there, even now. Apparently it will come back. I gather if you cancel the booking, that won't happen, but I didn't try it myself to find out.
Nov 15, 2013, 10:14 pm
#41
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton Honors Diamond. Priority Club Platinum. Emerald Club Executive Elite
Posts: 446
I usually qualify with segments Sometimes I well exceed 100k AND 95 segments.
As for how far? I'd just find the cheapest flights with as many segments as possible. This year, I'll make it past 95 without the need for a run.
As for how far? I'd just find the cheapest flights with as many segments as possible. This year, I'll make it past 95 without the need for a run.
Nov 16, 2013, 11:06 am
#42
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YLW
Programs: AC- SE100 1MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, National Executive, Nexus/GE
Posts: 4,319
I tried these combinations and was unable to find them? I think it would be fun to do!
To qualify For 2015 In February 2014 I am doing two back to back weekend mileage runs:
SEA-ORD-FRA-IST-FRA-IAD-SEA each for $678 Cdn all in on UA
This will give me a nice base to start at 4.9 cents and this is done on a weekend! I sleep on the plane and spend under 4 hours in IST.
I still have a $150 credit on UA so in January I may do YYC-HNL-YYC for $500 minus the $150 for a short run as the credit expires in February!
So do I want that SE for 2015, yes and until that dream travel job knocks on my door, I will find the best bang for my dollar!
Nov 16, 2013, 11:42 am
#43
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: YVR
Programs: AC E50K, NEXUS
Posts: 645
I tried these combinations and was unable to find them? I think it would be fun to do!
To qualify For 2015 In February 2014 I am doing two back to back weekend mileage runs:
SEA-ORD-FRA-IST-FRA-IAD-SEA each for $678 Cdn all in on UA
This will give me a nice base to start at 4.9 cents and this is done on a weekend! I sleep on the plane and spend under 4 hours in IST.
I still have a $150 credit on UA so in January I may do YYC-HNL-YYC for $500 minus the $150 for a short run as the credit expires in February!
So do I want that SE for 2015, yes and until that dream travel job knocks on my door, I will find the best bang for my dollar!
To qualify For 2015 In February 2014 I am doing two back to back weekend mileage runs:
SEA-ORD-FRA-IST-FRA-IAD-SEA each for $678 Cdn all in on UA
This will give me a nice base to start at 4.9 cents and this is done on a weekend! I sleep on the plane and spend under 4 hours in IST.
I still have a $150 credit on UA so in January I may do YYC-HNL-YYC for $500 minus the $150 for a short run as the credit expires in February!
So do I want that SE for 2015, yes and until that dream travel job knocks on my door, I will find the best bang for my dollar!
Nov 16, 2013, 2:55 pm
#44
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Canada
Programs: AC*SE
Posts: 1,924
Take a look at this. I gather it works using the cash option as well. I found that after letting a ticket I was holding with paypal expire, the option was no longer there, even now. Apparently it will come back. I gather if you cancel the booking, that won't happen, but I didn't try it myself to find out.
Nov 16, 2013, 5:33 pm
#45
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YLW
Programs: AC- SE100 1MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, National Executive, Nexus/GE
Posts: 4,319
Do you have these flights booked? If so, please provide further details on the fare classes. I just looked on ita matrix and they don't appear to be available for the price you quoted. The prices are much higher. Plus, there are LH and TK codeshares. The LH segments are showing up as T which do not generate any AQMs.
I thought it was a sweet deal so I booked it twice!