AA: Maximum number of segments for 'creative' routing
Aug 22, 2016, 3:28 pm
#1
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Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
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AA: Maximum number of segments for 'creative' routing
Trying to maximize a trip from the Bay Area (SMF/SFO/OAK/SJC) to Norfolk VA area (ORF/PHF/RIC). Flight matrix doesn't seem to give more than two layovers. Is that a restriction based on AA, or just something the matrix assumes is a thing that a normal person would want?
I've got a full day to fly and am trying to bump up some mileage for a challenge. Best I've found so far is probably SMF > CLT > LGA > RIC for 3,071 miles but it seems like I should be able to do better.
I feel like when I used to do this with Delta, I was able to creatively route right on their site, but AA only wants to give me the best available stuff.
edit: Can't edit the topic it seems, but I'd like to keep this domestic if at all possible.
I've got a full day to fly and am trying to bump up some mileage for a challenge. Best I've found so far is probably SMF > CLT > LGA > RIC for 3,071 miles but it seems like I should be able to do better.
I feel like when I used to do this with Delta, I was able to creatively route right on their site, but AA only wants to give me the best available stuff.edit: Can't edit the topic it seems, but I'd like to keep this domestic if at all possible.
Aug 22, 2016, 3:37 pm
#2
formerly gemini573
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: LAX, HKG, and BKK
Programs: CX Emerald, WOH Globalist, Marriott Platinum, AA Lifetime Platinum, Virtuoso, Prive, STEPS, STARS
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Is it even worth making all those stops once the revenue spend kicks in for 2017? AA's on time performance is abysmal. Miss one connecting flight and you're screwed.
Aug 22, 2016, 7:00 pm
#3
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Between having SMF as a base (which is pretty much AA or Southwest), and the Citi Prestige benefit of 1.6x points when used for AA flights, AA is my go-to carrier. I agree about on-time performance but it seems like everyone's delayed flying into SFO in the mornings anyway so I'm used to it.
I'm doing a challenge so that I retain Platinum through 2017 so the revenue spent won't really bother me, it'll be mostly ThankYou points paying for the travel anyway, I just need the miles for EQMs.
I'm doing a challenge so that I retain Platinum through 2017 so the revenue spent won't really bother me, it'll be mostly ThankYou points paying for the travel anyway, I just need the miles for EQMs.