Originally Posted by
VegasGambler
I couldn't agree more. I've done some pretty short trips for the miles but I've never done a pure mileage run where you don't leave the airport. If I go somewhere, I'm going to get a vacation out of it, however short. The times when I've spent less then a day in a city have actually been some of my most enjoyable trips -- it really forces you to go out and to what you want to do!
Just finished up a mileage run on AS for AA status. HNL-SEA-JFK-SEA-HNL in just barely over 24 hours. Got lots of AS pancakes and Centurion lounge drinks.