Originally Posted by DCAFly

Departure Airport: WAS (any)
MQM Needed: 5,600
MQD Needed: None
Budget: <$500
Available travel dates: Any time through 12/23
Any metal is fine

To qual for platinum. After next biz trip, I am fine on dollars and will be only about 5,600 short on MQMs. Seems just a little far for a transcon unless I route through multiple stops. Am thinking to just do a long weekend to Europe and I see a couple of WAS-AMS routing options on DL/KL for ~$600 (cheaper than any domestic fares with 150%/200% MQM). But...I'm certain someone here will have a vastly superior idea. Thanks in advance for any ideas.