Jun 30, 2016, 12:51 pm
Last edit by: pfbloom
Last Ditch RDM/EQM-accruing MRs on AA before new mileage rules take effect August 1.... (add your finds)
-- MIA-CLT-SJU-CLT-MIA 4249 base miles for $226 for CPM of 5.3 (so-so); various dates in July: may require overnight in CLT outbound
-- SJC-LAX-ORD-PEK-HND-LAX-SJC 16,103 base miles for $851; CPM of 5.3; one day layover. Also available from SFO with fewer stops and fewer miles. PEK-HND is a JL flight#, all the rest AA.
-- LAX-DFW-PTY-MIA-LAS-LAX in J/F, around 7,000 miles for $770, with the 2x EQM for J/F can yield a CPM around 5 cents. More creative routings may still be available - plus you do get to fly in J/F.
-- MIA-CLT-SJU-CLT-MIA 4249 base miles for $226 for CPM of 5.3 (so-so); various dates in July: may require overnight in CLT outbound
-- SJC-LAX-ORD-PEK-HND-LAX-SJC 16,103 base miles for $851; CPM of 5.3; one day layover. Also available from SFO with fewer stops and fewer miles. PEK-HND is a JL flight#, all the rest AA.
-- LAX-DFW-PTY-MIA-LAS-LAX in J/F, around 7,000 miles for $770, with the 2x EQM for J/F can yield a CPM around 5 cents. More creative routings may still be available - plus you do get to fly in J/F.
Anyone else doing last minute AA RDM runs?
Jun 17, 2016, 8:54 pm
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Jun 18, 2016, 7:49 am
#17
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I'm thinking about one more run to hit ExP for the year but I agree that all of the good runs are taken by now. I have an Asia trip coming up after Aug 1, and I'm seriously considering pushing the miles onto another OW FF program.
Jun 19, 2016, 7:08 am
#18
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Just wondering if anyone else is flying any MRs with the focus of AA RDMs before the devaluation. I'm trying to find something good, but summer air prices aren't too friendly. I could do the PTY runs, but cant get two transcons for under 1k.
Based out of Denver, I'll need to position somewhere if I do it, but would like to make one more push for some more RDMs. I realize that it's usually a better deal to straight up buy the RDMs, but there's no fun in that.
Based out of Denver, I'll need to position somewhere if I do it, but would like to make one more push for some more RDMs. I realize that it's usually a better deal to straight up buy the RDMs, but there's no fun in that.
Jun 21, 2016, 5:29 pm
#19
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Thank you.
Jun 21, 2016, 6:42 pm
#20
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Lga-Msp-Ord-Lhr-Doh-Man-Phl-Lga.
With the exception of the QR legs, all in Biz. Luckily, upper deck was 25% full, so lots of lounging around with 4 seats to myself. On the return, 787 was half full, so 3 seats on my own--who needs Biz?!
With the exception of the QR legs, all in Biz. Luckily, upper deck was 25% full, so lots of lounging around with 4 seats to myself. On the return, 787 was half full, so 3 seats on my own--who needs Biz?!
Jun 21, 2016, 7:32 pm
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Jun 21, 2016, 7:44 pm
#22
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As fun as an RDM run would be, it just isn't economical. If I can spend 3,000$ or so on RDM via buying AA miles from their offers, I'll take it. Sure, you won't have the destinations or other fun side perks, but doing it solely for RDM just doesn't make economic sense. 5cpm vs 1.89cpm
Now, that's not to say I'm not going to do a milerun for EQM. I'm around 4,500 EQM from EXP... for the first time. Sadly last time since the revenue shift in AA's program.
Now, that's not to say I'm not going to do a milerun for EQM. I'm around 4,500 EQM from EXP... for the first time. Sadly last time since the revenue shift in AA's program.
Jun 21, 2016, 9:21 pm
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I flew this past weekend, Sat-Mon, circa $500.
I think it varies from person to person. Some of my MRs are Vacation Runs over long weekend. That's fun enough to me, plus the experience of airports, lounges, and recognition/treatment for being Emerald (more often than not I fly codeshares knowing that, say JL, CX, at times BA, will go above and beyond). Next year, I may opt to do the cheap QR Biz--Sri Lanka or Egypt are places I am yet to reach. Yes, not economical in the true sense, but the experiences far outweigh the cost.
I think it varies from person to person. Some of my MRs are Vacation Runs over long weekend. That's fun enough to me, plus the experience of airports, lounges, and recognition/treatment for being Emerald (more often than not I fly codeshares knowing that, say JL, CX, at times BA, will go above and beyond). Next year, I may opt to do the cheap QR Biz--Sri Lanka or Egypt are places I am yet to reach. Yes, not economical in the true sense, but the experiences far outweigh the cost.
Jun 21, 2016, 11:35 pm
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I flew this past weekend, Sat-Mon, circa $500.
I think it varies from person to person. Some of my MRs are Vacation Runs over long weekend. That's fun enough to me, plus the experience of airports, lounges, and recognition/treatment for being Emerald (more often than not I fly codeshares knowing that, say JL, CX, at times BA, will go above and beyond). Next year, I may opt to do the cheap QR Biz--Sri Lanka or Egypt are places I am yet to reach. Yes, not economical in the true sense, but the experiences far outweigh the cost.
I think it varies from person to person. Some of my MRs are Vacation Runs over long weekend. That's fun enough to me, plus the experience of airports, lounges, and recognition/treatment for being Emerald (more often than not I fly codeshares knowing that, say JL, CX, at times BA, will go above and beyond). Next year, I may opt to do the cheap QR Biz--Sri Lanka or Egypt are places I am yet to reach. Yes, not economical in the true sense, but the experiences far outweigh the cost.
Jun 23, 2016, 7:47 am
#25
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I'm only 45,000 miles away from lifetime plat on AA and I'm still not going to do any last minute RDM runs. With the drop in bonus miles to 60% from 100% for plat (and the rise to 40% from 25% for gold!) I have dropped out of the game. Played for many years and enjoyed, but with zero business travel in my future it is just too expensive a hobby to keep playing.
I have lifetime Gold on UA (and my wife inherits it too) and live in NJ, so for most situations UA makes more sense for me.
I have lifetime Gold on UA (and my wife inherits it too) and live in NJ, so for most situations UA makes more sense for me.
Jun 23, 2016, 1:07 pm
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I'm only 45,000 miles away from lifetime plat on AA and I'm still not going to do any last minute RDM runs. With the drop in bonus miles to 60% from 100% for plat (and the rise to 40% from 25% for gold!) I have dropped out of the game. Played for many years and enjoyed, but with zero business travel in my future it is just too expensive a hobby to keep playing.
I have lifetime Gold on UA (and my wife inherits it too) and live in NJ, so for most situations UA makes more sense for me.
I have lifetime Gold on UA (and my wife inherits it too) and live in NJ, so for most situations UA makes more sense for me.
These days, F fares within the US are relatively cheap. QR has amazing J fares from certain outports. Why go through the torture of doing a MR such as JFK-MIA-DFW-PTY-DFW-ORD-MIA-JFK along with going through those long security lines?
Jun 24, 2016, 12:14 pm
#27
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Thanks.
Unfortunately I can't dedicate such long travel times right now. Only Fri-Sun flying for me.
I still think it would be worth having LT PL. I'm only 750,000 miles away so I've decided to quit trying. 
Platinum on OneWorld/AA is still worth quite a bit more (in terms of amenities, etc) than AA Gold.
Unfortunately I can't dedicate such long travel times right now. Only Fri-Sun flying for me.
I'm only 45,000 miles away from lifetime plat on AA and I'm still not going to do any last minute RDM runs. With the drop in bonus miles to 60% from 100% for plat (and the rise to 40% from 25% for gold!) I have dropped out of the game. Played for many years and enjoyed, but with zero business travel in my future it is just too expensive a hobby to keep playing.
I have lifetime Gold on UA (and my wife inherits it too) and live in NJ, so for most situations UA makes more sense for me.
I have lifetime Gold on UA (and my wife inherits it too) and live in NJ, so for most situations UA makes more sense for me.
Platinum on OneWorld/AA is still worth quite a bit more (in terms of amenities, etc) than AA Gold.
Jun 25, 2016, 8:57 am
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AA mileage runs before new rules
Hey guys, just curious. Are many of you planning on doing mileage runs before the AA award rule changes? I understand that EQM won't change but if doing a run, might as well as many RDM as possible.
I'm thinking that I'll be short 20k miles or so from Executive Platinum this year. So I'd like to keep my eyes open for a run this summer, yielding around 15k.
Looking to hear what others plan on doing.
Happy flying!
I'm thinking that I'll be short 20k miles or so from Executive Platinum this year. So I'd like to keep my eyes open for a run this summer, yielding around 15k.
Looking to hear what others plan on doing.
Happy flying!
Jun 25, 2016, 5:47 pm
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