Might want to check with AS to see if 75K is one of the status levels whether you can buy up to 5K EQM. Then you will have less miles to fly on a run. Prices are going to be sky high as the lull between Thanksgiving and Christmas/New years is nearly over. Its also past the typical 21/14 days advance purchase dicounted fares window

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alask...to-status.html

Buying a ticket in a premium cabin may help as well with the bonus EQM