Originally Posted by lamphs

Departure Airport: DCA/IAD/BWI + willing to drive to RIC or PHL, but return would need to be RIC or PHL.
Miles (PQF/PQP/BIS, choose one) Needed: up to 2,500 PQP between now and 12/31
Maximum Budget: varies - whatever value gets to 2,500 PQP (although prefer a series of less fares, i.e. <$1,000 each or do this in 2-3 trips)
Available Travel Dates: mid-June to mid-August
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares Ok (as long as I earn the PQPs - learned the hard way earlier in the year with a series of SQ flights that I ended up earning nothing)

Maintained Gold 2020-2022, partly due to 4 trips WAS/ATW each year. Those trips are unlikely to happen this year. With the bonus, flights so far this year, future books, and credit card spend, I am at 5500 PQP. I'd like to get a start on this sooner rather than later!

Plenty of flexibility except Wednesdays. Lodging not an issue if I need to stay overnight. Same day turns are fine. Multi segments are fine.

Any guidance would be appreciated!