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Old Apr 20, 2015, 5:14 pm
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Originally Posted by canadiancow
Do you know how hard it is to price out a 60 segment itinerary?
I'll bet a damn sight easier than actually flying it.
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Old Apr 20, 2015, 5:31 pm
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Originally Posted by canadiancow
Anyone want to save me time and tell me what changed?
Globetrotter badges have changed. Actually it is easier to get Globetrotter badges. Quick glance I figured out by zeroing in on 3-4 TALT destination with combinations I can earn same as last EY3 with less spend.

I just check the dates. I thought it was from May - 31 July 2015
It is only till 12th July. I can still have my summer off if I decide to participate. ^

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Old Apr 20, 2015, 5:40 pm
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Originally Posted by canadiancow
Anyone wanna have some fun?

Drunk Cargo and I plan on dominating again
I have better use for my time and money.

Good luck and enjoy!
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Old Apr 20, 2015, 5:41 pm
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Originally Posted by BlueMilk
I'll bet a damn sight easier than actually flying it.
Okay, let me rephrase that.

Any idea how hard it is to price out 100,000 60 segment itineraries?
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Old Apr 20, 2015, 6:03 pm
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I've picked out a preliminary plan that generates 22,000 wings for $1000 and two days of flying (13 segments). 7 DH3/4, 2 CRJ's, 1 E90, 3 A320. Overnight for 5 hours in YWG.

Rinse and repeat. Not a lot of margin for error on IRROPS. and my wife thinks I'm insane with a capital crazy. And that probably means I won't do it, but it sure is tempting.
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Old Apr 20, 2015, 6:11 pm
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Poor Seattle and Sudbury: They're still in the game, but they're not wanted as part of any globetrotter badges any more. Would have been kinder to just delete them entirely...
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Old Apr 20, 2015, 6:18 pm
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I gotta ask for those that do this EYW thing, is it because you enjoy flying or because of the miles? all 750,000 of them...
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Old Apr 20, 2015, 6:21 pm
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It's fun.
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Old Apr 20, 2015, 6:41 pm
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you guys are crazy
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Old Apr 20, 2015, 6:47 pm
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Originally Posted by superangrypenguin
I gotta ask for those that do this EYW thing, is it because you enjoy flying or because of the miles? all 750,000 of them...
I only participate if I can do work it in my business travel.
EYW#1 I was able to work it in within my Business Travel.
EYW#2 was not able to work it in my Business travel thus I passed on that one.
EYW #3 was able to work it in in my Business Travel so I participate.
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Old Apr 20, 2015, 6:53 pm
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Originally Posted by vernonc
you guys are crazy
I agree, lol. I'd be happy spending X to buy 750,000 AE miles, but I'm sure not going to fly it...
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Old Apr 20, 2015, 7:04 pm
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Originally Posted by superangrypenguin
I agree, lol. I'd be happy spending X to buy 750,000 AE miles, but I'm sure not going to fly it...
If you have to fly for business anyway & by tagging on 1 or 2 segments will net you 500K bonus is not crazy IMHO.

BTW, you can purchase 750K UA RDM for Approx. $14K
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Old Apr 20, 2015, 7:05 pm
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Originally Posted by yyzprincess
If you have to fly for business anyway & by tagging on 1 or 2 segments will net you 500K bonus is not crazy IMHO.

BTW, you can purchase 750K UA RDM for Approx. $14K
Agreed. I was referring to the cow and DC And I didn't know the latter, so thanks for that!
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Old Apr 20, 2015, 7:10 pm
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Is there a link to the 2014 leaderboard somewhere?
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Old Apr 20, 2015, 7:21 pm
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Originally Posted by yvrgary
Is there a link to the 2014 leaderboard somewhere?

http://earnyourwings.aircanada.com/en
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