EQM & EQD run to MLE
May 2, 2017, 6:26 pm
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: American Airline
Posts: 12
EQM & EQD run to MLE
Hi
In order to keep my AA status, I am thinking to have mileage run from ORD to MLE. That can bring me 43040 EQM and 4603 EQD. Although it's not cheap($1848), I can this trip during weekend + Monday. So I can save my PTO for vacation.
The only problem is, there are less two hours between the arrival time and departure time. Has anyone done this trip before?
Assuming I don't have luggage.
am I able to catch the return flight??? Thanks,
In order to keep my AA status, I am thinking to have mileage run from ORD to MLE. That can bring me 43040 EQM and 4603 EQD. Although it's not cheap($1848), I can this trip during weekend + Monday. So I can save my PTO for vacation.
The only problem is, there are less two hours between the arrival time and departure time. Has anyone done this trip before?
Assuming I don't have luggage.
am I able to catch the return flight??? Thanks,
May 3, 2017, 9:57 am
#2
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: DFW; Allen, TX
Programs: AA EXP/2MM, SPG Lifetime Platinum, Marriott PLT, National Exec Elite
Posts: 1,083
Having recently been to the Maldives for vacation, it does make me slightly sad that you will be flying all that way to such a beautiful destination and not even have enough time to dip your toes in the water!
May 3, 2017, 10:37 am
#3
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: TPA
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Hi
In order to keep my AA status, I am thinking to have mileage run from ORD to MLE. That can bring me 43040 EQM and 4603 EQD. Although it's not cheap($1848), I can this trip during weekend + Monday. So I can save my PTO for vacation.
The only problem is, there are less two hours between the arrival time and departure time. Has anyone done this trip before?
Assuming I don't have luggage.
am I able to catch the return flight??? Thanks,
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In order to keep my AA status, I am thinking to have mileage run from ORD to MLE. That can bring me 43040 EQM and 4603 EQD. Although it's not cheap($1848), I can this trip during weekend + Monday. So I can save my PTO for vacation.
The only problem is, there are less two hours between the arrival time and departure time. Has anyone done this trip before?
Assuming I don't have luggage.
am I able to catch the return flight??? Thanks,
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May 3, 2017, 11:07 am
#4
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
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Posts: 6,416
OP, two hour turn should be fine. The airport is tiny and you'll be on the same plane.
May 3, 2017, 6:29 pm
#5
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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I am suspicious of your EQM/EQD calculation. ORD-HKG-MLE-HKG-MLE is 21,540 miles. You appear to be applying a 2x factor for EQM and 20% for EQD, and there is no such EQM entry in the CX table. It looks like you're buying PE (1.5x) or maybe full-fare econ (1.0x)?
May 4, 2017, 9:24 am
#6
Join Date: Jul 2007
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May 4, 2017, 12:20 pm
#7
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I am suspicious of your EQM/EQD calculation. ORD-HKG-MLE-HKG-MLE is 21,540 miles. You appear to be applying a 2x factor for EQM and 20% for EQD, and there is no such EQM entry in the CX table. It looks like you're buying PE (1.5x) or maybe full-fare econ (1.0x)?
Or are you actually flying AA-marketed, even though your picture doesn't show that? Then your EQM would be 1.5 * 2 * 7794 + 2 * 2 * 2976 = 35,286; and your EQD would be somewhere around $1600.
May 4, 2017, 3:50 pm
#8
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Chicago
Programs: United 1k, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Plat
Posts: 231
Whether it's PE or Business, the EQM multiplier on CX is only 1.5 not 2.0, meaning you earn 32,310 not the 43,040 you are expecting.
Or are you actually flying AA-marketed, even though your picture doesn't show that? Then your EQM would be 1.5 * 2 * 7794 + 2 * 2 * 2976 = 35,286; and your EQD would be somewhere around $1600.
Or are you actually flying AA-marketed, even though your picture doesn't show that? Then your EQM would be 1.5 * 2 * 7794 + 2 * 2 * 2976 = 35,286; and your EQD would be somewhere around $1600.
I'll probably be doing it again to stay for a couple of extra days, although it will be rainy season
May 4, 2017, 8:23 pm
#10
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Whether it's PE or Business, the EQM multiplier on CX is only 1.5 not 2.0, meaning you earn 32,310 not the 43,040 you are expecting.
Or are you actually flying AA-marketed, even though your picture doesn't show that? Then your EQM would be 1.5 * 2 * 7794 + 2 * 2 * 2976 = 35,286; and your EQD would be somewhere around $1600.
Or are you actually flying AA-marketed, even though your picture doesn't show that? Then your EQM would be 1.5 * 2 * 7794 + 2 * 2 * 2976 = 35,286; and your EQD would be somewhere around $1600.
Jun 19, 2017, 4:45 pm
#12
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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Posts: 12
I just got back from this MR.
My flight to MLE was delayed because of weather, I thought I might not be able to catch the return flight.
Fortunately, I didn't have any luggage, so I didn't need to go through the customs and border security check. I used the connection line instead. There was a basic security check, but it didn't take too long.
Hopefully I can see points from this trip in my account soon.
ps. Food is great in Hong Kong!
My flight to MLE was delayed because of weather, I thought I might not be able to catch the return flight.
Fortunately, I didn't have any luggage, so I didn't need to go through the customs and border security check. I used the connection line instead. There was a basic security check, but it didn't take too long.
Hopefully I can see points from this trip in my account soon.
ps. Food is great in Hong Kong!
Jun 19, 2017, 4:54 pm
#13
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Chicago
Programs: United 1k, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Plat
Posts: 231
I just got back from this MR.
My flight to MLE was delayed because of weather, I thought I might not be able to catch the return flight.
Fortunately, I didn't have any luggage, so I didn't need to go through the customs and border security check. I used the connection line instead. There was a basic security check, but it didn't take too long.
Hopefully I can see points from this trip in my account soon.
ps. Food is great in Hong Kong!
My flight to MLE was delayed because of weather, I thought I might not be able to catch the return flight.
Fortunately, I didn't have any luggage, so I didn't need to go through the customs and border security check. I used the connection line instead. There was a basic security check, but it didn't take too long.
Hopefully I can see points from this trip in my account soon.
ps. Food is great in Hong Kong!
Jun 19, 2017, 10:18 pm
#14
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 64
Hmmm... This is the trip I'll need to take twice. Saving my vacation for fall break and doing this for sure! Sitting at about 40 EQM and $2k in EQ. I need EQD far more than EQMs so making sure to fly on a Cathay Pacific rather than an AA branded flight!