Hi,
I wanted to make a mileage run but I can't seem to get more than 2 or 3 segments per one way trip. What is the best way to get 4-5 segments per one way trip like some others have posted they have gotten?
P.S. Any suggestions from New Orleans?
Thanks.


[This message has been edited by nawlinsdoc (edited 08-20-2002).]

One can get 6 segments for $200 after taxes, tags, and fees from MSY (you can probably do better, this took all of 90 seconds).

8/31
MSY-CLT-DCA-PHL

9/01
PHL-PIT-CLT-MSY

Keep asking the US website for "more departing flights." I've never seen more than 4 segments in a given one way itinerary, and even that required an express op from BOS/LGA as opposed to one of the hubs.

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[This message has been edited by ClueByFour (edited 08-20-2002).]

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ClueByFour:
One can get 6 segments for $200
8/31
MSY-CLT-DCA-PHL

9/01
PHL-PIT-CLT-MSY

Keep asking the US website for "more departing flights</font>

Thanks Cluebyfour.

I still couldn't get the return from PHL-PIT-CLT-MSY for the week afterwards, though.

Also, using the "mutiple destinations" button to increase segments seems to really increase the fare. Is there a good way to use this feature as well?

Very unfriendly to book multiple segments on usair.com. I do better on Expedia.
1) expedia is the only site I know of that publishes the rules (go to mileage runs and find threads on reading the rules)
2) it will often find mutli-segment trips for you

Once you know the rules you can use the 'mutli-city' options to select faster - instead of msy-phl, do msy-dca-phl.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by nawlinsdoc:
Also, using the "mutiple destinations" button to increase segments seems to really increase the fare. Is there a good way to use this feature as well?</font>

You need to pay attention to arrival and departure times. If you have 4+ hours between flights it's a "stopover" and the fare gets a zero tacked onto it. Under 4 and you should be ok.

nawlinsdoc, I wouldn't think of questioning your strategy. and I certainly don't want to start another round of breast-beating and revelatory bonii testimonials. but are you absolutely sure that you want to scrap for segments given the rumors of riches that may or may not abound in the current bonus climate?

(more on topic, expedia seemed to work for me)

Believe me, ATC, I only care about the segments for the minimum mileage, not for the segment numbers. I want to try and do something same day, if possible, and that's tough to do with a transcon-ish flight.

I just have to thank everybody here. I was trying so hard last year, to JUST make Silver. (That was before I knew about this board.) If I would've known about this board last year.....man...... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ATC:
I certainly don't want to start another round of breast-beating and revelatory bonii testimonials. ..... given the rumors of riches that may or may not abound in the current bonus climate?
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif Rock!

OK, so same day complicates matters.

but I'm not too sure about your 500 mile minimum miles crusade, though. TomBascom is never around when you need him, but if he was, he might gently point out that during your one hour connection in some gosh-forsaken prop-plane deliverance-theme-song backwater, a jet traveling 500mph will cover a certain coincidental number of miles...

ps: and those jet plane passengers will be sipping Finlandia!

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by nawlinsdoc:
Believe me, ATC, I only care about the segments for the minimum mileage, not for the segment numbers. I want to try and do something same day, if possible, and that's tough to do with a transcon-ish flight.</font>

There are some fares MSY-BOS that allow same day return for under $250. You can connect through CLT and DCA and receive the shuttle bonus as well. (edited to include fare.)

[This message has been edited by la2clt (edited 08-21-2002).]

You mean there are people who are only going to qualify on segments and not miles this year? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Beckles:
You mean there are people who are only going to qualify on segments and not miles this year? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif</font>

In theory no more than 5 transcons can turn you into a CP... It might even be possible to do it with just 4... I shudder to think what something like FLL -&gt; PHL -&gt; SAN -&gt; MUC could do for tier miles... CPRich might have an idea though.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Beckles:
You mean there are people who are only going to qualify on segments and not miles this year? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif</font>

I'm here!

Even with various enhancements I will make CP lite on segments. I am about 25 segments below last years total at the same period so am a little concerned about making real CP in case there is a difference in benefits. Like FC on a RJ?

good suggestion, la2clt. but now you're speaking to our collective inner geek, and triggering competitive juice. diligent students of this board have observed nawlinsdoc sputtering about in several recent threads concerning his/her upcoming (possibly not optimally efficient) mileage run. let's help!

here's my entry into the "Nawlinsdoc MileRun Makeover" contest. I haven't checked flight availability, but generally it seems that the $198 Labor Day weekend fares are bountiful. This also assumes that nested fares are legal so long as they don't look like back-to-back fares. another assumption is that nawlinsdoc's "one day" requirement means that he doesn't want to overnight elsewhere, not that he literally has onlyy one day to fly.

Two Tickets: 1) Baton Rouge-CLT-LAX Round Trip, and 2) LAX-CLT-MSY Round Trip. $396 Total.

8/31 nawlinsdoc flies Baton Rouge to LAX in the morning on ticket #1, returning in the afternoon/evening on ticket #2. nawlinsgolddigger picks him up at the New Orleans airport, thus fulfilling his "one day" requirement: sleep at home. 9/1 nawlinsdoc flies from MSY to LAX in the morning on ticket #2, returning to Baton Rouge in the afternoon/evening on ticket #1. this should generate 32,000 status miles, minimum, with the get out more and amex bonuses.

of course, if the stars are aligned?…

(edited because I can't add)

[This message has been edited by ATC (edited 08-21-2002).]

(dupe)

[This message has been edited by ATC (edited 08-21-2002).]

ATC,
Wow. What an amazing post! I guess I am "sputtering" a bit. Thanks for the tip. Very unfortunately for me, however, I'm planning the mileage run for after Labor day weekend, as I'll be on a REAL trip to a wedding over the holiday. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif I wonder if I made a quick shuttle run during the reception if anyone would notice?

You did, however, give me some excellent ideas.
Hail, Hail, ATC!

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ATC:
good suggestion, la2clt. but now you're speaking to our collective inner geek, and triggering competitive juice. diligent students of this board have observed nawlinsdoc sputtering about in several recent threads concerning his/her upcoming (possibly not optimally efficient) mileage run. let's help!</font>

ATC's inner geek is much stronger than mine. I thought my BOS trip was a find...but ATC wins hands down. Transcons are definitely the way to go, especially at those fares.

You guys are way too intense. Just change jobs so that you have to fly every week. Then you just sit back and watch the miles pour in. Hello GSO to CLT!!!

I really like the ring of Tom's Manchester to Manchester suggestion on another thread.

MHT-PHL-LAX-PHL-MAN-PHL-LAX-PHL-MHT.

I'd squeeze in PIT and/ or CLT in there between PHL and LAX but the Philly bonus would be cut out on certain segs wouldn't it.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by TomBascom:
In theory no more than 5 transcons can turn you into a CP... It might even be possible to do it with just 4... I shudder to think what something like FLL -&gt; PHL -&gt; SAN -&gt; MUC could do for tier miles... CPRich might have an idea though.</font>

Could you elaborate on the math there? I figured it would take 7 or 8...I'm wondering what I'm overlooking. With 2 transcons booked in the next 2 weeks, I'd do another 3 to make CP...And, can you repeat the 4/8/12 segment/4000/6000/10000 mile bonus?

If you read the last few pages of the Thread That Dare Not Speak Its Name (Bonus Code Thread), everything is fairly strightforward. Check your statement after your first Transcon, and TomBascom's arithmetic will become clearer. (or update your email address!)

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by us2:
Could you elaborate on the math there?
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I'd rather not http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">
I figured it would take 7 or 8...I'm wondering what I'm overlooking. With 2 transcons booked in the next 2 weeks, I'd do another 3 to make CP...
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Contrary to popular opinion connecting through PHL is a Good Thing.

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And, can you repeat the 4/8/12 segment/4000/6000/10000 mile bonus?
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I don't believe so. But I haven't tried re-registering either...

If the current tier bonus situation is extended or duplicated in January I may have to do the MHT -&gt; MAN run (bouncing off the left coast) the first of the year just for the joy of being the years first CP http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

But as it stands I don't have any need for the miles -- I think I may have made it to Double Chairman's last night (but I still burn with envy of CPRich -- so maybe I'll join the SAN run to salve my distress...)