Originally Posted by canuck_traveler

A trip to Hawaii in Business will earn you the required MQMs (just).

e.g. August 14, LAX-KOA, $1095 (first)

Two trips to the East Coast will give you the necessary miles as well.

e.g. August 14, LAX-MCO, $441 (MC), about 4400 MQMs

If you want to spend a bit more travel time

e.g. August 13 - 15, LAX-SIN, $751, China Eastern, about 20,000 MQM