Need 446 miles for gold. Worth it to do a run?
Nov 28, 2014, 5:43 pm
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2014
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Need 446 miles for gold. Worth it to do a run?
Hi there. I need 446 miles to reach Gold status on United. I have a couple of questions:
-Is it worth it for me to do a run before Jan. 1?
-Is it true no matter where I go it would count as a 500 minimum?
I'm flying out of EWR, so I'm thinking a simple EWR-BOS run one morning. That would earn me the miles I need, but want to make sure I'll get 500, not 200.
Also - any advice on websites where I can find the cheapest flight anywhere out of EWR? Thanks so much!
-Is it worth it for me to do a run before Jan. 1?
-Is it true no matter where I go it would count as a 500 minimum?
I'm flying out of EWR, so I'm thinking a simple EWR-BOS run one morning. That would earn me the miles I need, but want to make sure I'll get 500, not 200.
Also - any advice on websites where I can find the cheapest flight anywhere out of EWR? Thanks so much!
Nov 28, 2014, 6:25 pm
#2
Join Date: Mar 2009
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You'll have to decide this for yourself, here is a chart showing the benefits.
http://www.united.com/web/en-US/cont...r/default.aspx
Yes, see here.
http://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/Mark...es/united.aspx
google.com/flights
http://www.united.com/web/en-US/cont...r/default.aspx
Yes, see here.
http://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/Mark...es/united.aspx
google.com/flights
Nov 28, 2014, 6:45 pm
#4
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Thanks guys. Yes, the economy plus seat is VERY important, and I will likely not do 50K next year but at least 35 or 40.
Thanks for the google tip, that's pretty awesome! Great info guys. Looks like an EWR-BOS run before work in a few weeks. What's the closest place to get a lobster roll for breakfast?
Thanks for the google tip, that's pretty awesome! Great info guys. Looks like an EWR-BOS run before work in a few weeks. What's the closest place to get a lobster roll for breakfast?
Nov 29, 2014, 1:32 pm
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