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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 6:48 pm
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Originally Posted by h0pper
i wanted to get peoples input and planning expertise. I have seen that if you reach 3 mil EQM on United you get 1K for life. I have the time freedom and financial freedom to try and obtain this in a short amount of time (I am thinking 2 years). Is there a certain time when triple EQM deals happen during the year for UA? I will start at 0 miles. Feel free to map out routes starting from Los Angeles if you have any ideas. Have fun with it. Also, I would fly Business Class. (I am hoping that the new 787 flies our of LA
UA only counts base miles flown for the purposes of lifetime status, so EQM bonuses don't matter. You'd have to actually fly 1.5 million miles a year on United airplanes to meet your goal in two years. Good luck.
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