Originally Posted by
andreiz
Did a status challenge for DL Platinum, so trying to see if I can knock it out in one trip, since I need to get to Europe around middle of March and then back a couple of weeks later, so maybe there are some options there. Already have 1,018 MQMs booked domestically.
Departure Airport: SEA, PDX, SFO, LAX, SLC
Miles Needed: 17,732 MQMs
Required Spend or Budget: $2K
Available Travel Dates: March 15-March 31
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Codeshare is fine
From Europe, I would take a look at some of options available on China Eastern. Use the deals found on the Premium Fare deals as guides.
From SEA, you do a MR to SIN on China Eastern which will get you the needed miles. May be cheaper from YVR.
SEA-BKK on Delta is in the $500 range but only get you about 15,000 MQMs.
SEA-JNB on Virgin Atlantic is in the $950 (Economy Classic) range on weekends and will get you about 20,000 MQMs.