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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 6:36 pm
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Originally Posted by Open Jaw
Mileage runs are for people who are close to obtaining a certain level with an airline. If you join a FF program, then get the CC for that airline. You will earn miles on every day spending and thus "free" flights.
fwiw, there are many of us here who do not travel for business and yet still manage to obtain highest the status tier on 100% leisure travel and mileage runs. (and probably for closer to $1-2K spend)

The key is maximizing your spend through creative routings and promotions such as DEQM (double eqm aka double status miles)

This tool sorted by Price Per Mile will be a great help in your mileage run goals

http://www.farecompare.com/search/flyertalk.html

Also, if you decide to go with American, then check out the thread on Elite Status Challenges.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...-platinum.html

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