Originally Posted by
rnocommuter
I may be joining you. I need 10,000 miles ex SFO bay area or RNO to reach 1K. This would be my first time at 1K. I thought about not bothering but was convinced it would be well worth the expense to reach 1K - so hopefully I can do it for $1,000 or less.
Between the economy slamming into recession mode, and the drop in fuel prices, I wouldn't be surprised to see some SERIOUSLY reduced overseas fares in late autumn and early winter.
Also, the December Mileage Runners (as a subset of travellers in general) had to be reduced in numbers by the DEQM last spring.
I'd expect to see 10-12K available in one TATL or TPAC run for under $600 a.i.