Originally Posted by
carsnoceans
LOL! So let me get this right.
1. You want under 3.5cpm (which is not easy).
2. Don't want to get visa
3. Have an indian pp which doesn't have reciprocity agreements with most nations.
4. Cannot travel in Nov and Dec
I think you should save some money and stick with Plat. I can guarantee it you will not get 23K BIS miles with those restrictions.
I was part of that stupid AA GRU/GIG mistake fare where i got dinged pretty bad. I had 4 trips planned and got cancelled. I don't blame AA for it - I gambled and lost (both time and $ in currency flux).
To replace some of those trips i had to cover with new trips so the restriction on the budget.
I don't think i said i need 23k BIS miles. I am looking for a economy ticket. I will request a upgrade with SWU, if I get - good or i am fine. Just want to do this in one short and get it over with for this year.
The tight thing is the OCT restriction since i have too many engagements in NOV and DEC.