I'm a STL-based EXP traveler, and commute weekly to PHL thru ORD. I'll have 87 segments at the end of July, but corporate policies have forced me to USscareways (actually better flights and cheaper - but I do not like US). I've researched various AA flight combinations / dates, and every one comes up higher than a comparable US flight. AA is really trying hard to get rid of the pesky STL flyer.

I want to re-qual to EXP for the eVIPs for a European trip next year. I've searched through the forums, but found nothing to help me. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I can fly FRI-SAT, and am willing to take a week off of traveling to, well, travel so I can get better travel benefits (I'm sure somebody will understand that).

TIA