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Old Dec 22, 2018, 12:59 pm
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Science Goy
 
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Originally Posted by billygoat27
73 EQMs short of requalifying for Gold and they want $465 on elite.aa.com

EQD: $4,299
EQM: 24,927
Segments: 23

Thoughts on whether this is worth it? Any recommendations on a cheaper way to get 73 EQMs?
You can do a quick roundtrip to Boston on Christmas day for $111, or to DCA and back on Dec. 30th for $206. Up to you to decide whether the cost savings are worth taking a half day of flying.
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