Hi speedbrds (nice handle btw),
I'll move this to the Emirates Skywards forum since it's primarily about the gaining of status rather than a specific Mileage Run.

If you have questions about the value of a particular Mileage Run, just post again in MR Discussion with the specific routing/time/cost per mile so that it's relevant to Mileage Run Discussion.

Good luck with the searches and see if you can use various booking sites to find a special fare!

Cheers,
BiziBB, Moderator Mileage Run forums