Originally Posted by
mjbulzomi
I've been considering a mileage run to renew MVP or MVP Gold this year, and looking primarily at Condor or Finnair for their 200% business class EQM earning rate. I agree that nonstop SEA-FRA has been pretty high and not worthwhile if traveling to Europe. But seeing as hwo renewing MVP/Gold would cost a significant amount, I'm torn on whether to do it or not.
The dollars for that MR in J could fund a lot of a la carte benefits (upgrades, primarily) for next year’s travel on AS with lower or no elite status.