cfwolfs

Hmmm... How about a quick trip to Columbus, OH for $200. 4.6cpm. Not AMAZING, but can be done in one day on 11/18, 12/3,5,8,9,10

Seattle, WA to Columbus, OH: 2171 miles 8 hrs 35 min

United Airlines Flight UA696 on a Boeing 757 (jet) in coach class
(movie)
Departs Seattle, WA (SEA) Wed, Dec 10 5:44a 2 hrs 38 min
Arrives Denver, CO (DEN) 9:22a
Layover in Denver 3 hrs 13 min
United Airlines Flight UA426 on a Boeing 737 (jet) in coach class
(food for purchase)
Departs Denver, CO (DEN) Wed, Dec 10 12:35p 2 hrs 44 min
Arrives Columbus, OH (CMH) 5:19p

Columbus, OH to Seattle, WA: 2171 miles 8 hrs 18 min

United Airlines Flight UA431 on a Boeing 737 (jet) in coach class
(food for purchase)
Departs Columbus, OH (CMH) Wed, Dec 10 6:20p 3 hrs 20 min
Arrives Denver, CO (DEN) 7:40p
Layover in Denver 1 hr 59 min
United Airlines Flight UA509 on a Boeing 757 (jet) in coach class
(movie)
Departs Denver, CO (DEN) Wed, Dec 10 9:39p 2 hrs 59 min
Arrives Seattle, WA (SEA) 11:38p

At this stage in the game, do the rules change? Are we looking for 2 or 3 cpms still? I was in a situation similar to yours, and I wasn't looking at the CPM so much as I was looking at the overall cost of the ticket (do I need a hotel stay, shuttle, take a day off work, etc.) and whether it meets my need to hit the next level. I only needed 3200 miles to hit gold on NW, so I found a trip for $180 that would get me that, even though it's 5.2cpm. It can be done in a day, and no hotel needed. I'm a newbie to this whole MR thing, so just offering my $.02! Best of luck!