Originally Posted by Seat 2A

You've already attained 102,340 EQM this year? That's quite a mileage run! I once did just over 105000 miles in just three weeks on an Eastern Airlines Unlimited Mileage fare. That was back in 1980 though, before there were frequent flyer programs, so all I got out of it was the pure satisfaction of having flown those flights. These days, after having flown 5.6 million miles, the fervor doesn't burn quite so hot - especially given that modern day domestic First Class is just a big seat and the meals don't even meet coach standards from the 70s and 80s.

A few years ago I knocked off all the requisite mileage needed by about late February. I even covered it all in a trip report. If interested, you can read it HERE