I'm enrolled in the EXP challenge, which requires me to earn 25,000 EQP in 2.5 months to retain status. Despite two planned transpacs, I'll still be 10,000 EQP short.

What is the cheapest, easiest way to earn EQP? I prefer making one or two trips w/o taking time from work. Can depart from SJC, SFO, (and LAX).

Am assuming that I earn minimum 250 EQP per segment.

Terms state EQP can be earned on:

* Travel on eligible airlines includes American Airlines, American
Eagle, the AmericanConnection® carrier, British Airways, Iberia, Japan
Airlines, and Qantas flights, as well as eligible codeshare flights.
Bonus elite-qualifying points do not count toward your qualification for
this offer.