Originally Posted by Mr B

My first Posting so please inform of (and forgive) ignorances of etiquette.

I've been Elite Silver for 4 years, but have a personal goal to reach Gold this year. I currently have 40,630 EM and 35 Segments. I'm confused by the % earned on the Discount Economy Fare.

So two questions:
1. I have two trips in the pipeline. Will I earn 100% of the 3650 miles on an I/U fare from LAS to CLE, likewise the 4472 miles LAS to IAH to ORD on an L fare?

2. Even if the next two trips give me 100%, it will leave me 1200 miles short of the required 50k/50 segment. Any ideas for the cheapest way to generate so few Elite Qualifying Miles?

I could do a mileage run (hop). But is it worth it? Should I throw in the towel or go for the gold?
Mr. B