Originally Posted by David Brent

Somewhat familiar with the concept of TP runs, but have mostly used Emirates until now so I have never had to book one. I'm looking to book a trip to the US in summer 2025 for 3 to 6 weeks and I'm very flexible with dates / locations. Essentially looking to land in and return from any of LAX, LAS, PHX, AUS, DFW or IAD from essentially any location in Europe between June 25th and August 8th. I came across this fare on google flights; DUB-LHR-LAS / LAS-ORD-DUB for £1380. Its available across a range of dates albeit with some dates going up to £1500 ish. https://www.google.com/travel/flight...uQHsEN5nzHSqv8

I think the LAS - ORD leg in the return isn't over 2000nm and therefore doesnt qualify for 140 TP, thus I believe this would give ( 40 + 140 + 40 + 140 ) * 2 = 720 TP when combined with a 5 night hotel stay which I'll need anyway. However, I am wondering if this can be optimised for more TPs whilst maintaining roughly the same price. Is it possible to add a stop in LAX, PHX, BOS, IAD, PHL or BWI on either leg to increase TPs? I mention these locations as this is primarily a trip to play poker and all of these locations have large casinos in the vicinity, which opens up some stop over or lay over options.

If I can get something like ( 40 + 140 + 140 ) * 2 * 2 = 1280 TPs for < £1700 (excl hotel cost) then I'll pay cash for the fare. Otherwise, I do have a 2-4-1 voucher and Avios that I can use to book a more direct route. Lastly, whilst Club Suite looks good, I absolutely do not want to pay extra to spend time in that awful 2 - 3 - 2 CW configuration. I'd rather just get an extra legroom seat in Economy than pay business class fares for that.