Originally Posted by
professormustard
Hello, looking to fly 20,000 EQMs domestically on Alaska by Jan 30 to hit status. I’m based in LAX, but can also fly from ONT, BUR, and SNA with flexible dates and routes. Any tips on good MR routes or current deals with solid cents per mile? I can transfer AMEX MR to Alaska via Hawaiian if needed. Open to creative routings, thank you in advance.
Try LAX to HNL thru SEA, KOA, OGG on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Cost about $.06 per mile if you can fly during the day to the islands and redeye to mainland to prevent an overnight. 3 round trips should get you to 20000 EQM. Another suggestion is to look into HA and AA flights book thru Alaska Website as they should count for full EQM. Also reward flights count for EQM starting January 1st. Maybe wait til Tuesday to see what the deal of the week is.