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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 2:54 pm
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tmas
 
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Originally Posted by prboricua
OK,

I need 3575 points for PLAT challenge completion. I have the following travel booked and/or ready to book and need help with the miles (distance). Needless to say I'm giddy with the expectation that I'll make it...

Booked:

8/27 RT DEN-DFW-YYZ and back, either Q or N class (sadly). So that's .5 point/mile.

Ready to book:

8/15 DEN-JAX (via STL, RJ145's ) one way. Cost is nearly $500 so I don't know what fare class it'll be.

8/18 LGA-DEN (via DFW) one way. Cost is nearly $800 - again probably not deep discount fare.

9/14 DEN-SJU (via DFW, MIA, or JFK round trip). AA must be running a wicked sale; prices to SJU around $294. I've never seen fares that cheap. I wonder if I wait as long as possible if the fare code will go up? Although, if I AM Plat by then, it's a moot point.

Any calculations on when/if I will make it, and by what trip will be greatly appreciated. Also, as a side note, if anyone has any insight on how to make the pending trips better, please advise. I.e. aircrafts, seats, etc.

Thanks SO much ^

My calculations:
DEN-DFW-YYZ (rt) 3686 miles
DEN-STL-JAX (ow) 1534 miles
LGA-DEN (ow) 1632 miles
DEN-DFW-SJU (rt) 5618 miles

Assuming all my milage is correct, that's 12,470 miles. Worst case scenario (50% points) you would receive 6,235 points. I think you are going to be Plat. Congrats.
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