Originally Posted by slippahs

So with no COS bonus, let's say you did 4 West Coast R/Ts a year. That puts you at 20,800 flown miles (at give or take 2,600 x 8 segments). Add to that 2 R/Ts to Japan - use Haneda at 3850 x 4 - you're now at 36,200 total.

Comparatively, let's say you're spending $1,500 on each West Coast R/T up front and another $4,000 on the Japan R/Ts in business, you're netting 70,000 status points ($14,000 x 5).

When will you ever burn the miles though?