Gold Mileage Run -> 9,000 miles
Jun 5, 2019, 3:08 pm
#1
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Gold Mileage Run -> 9,000 miles
Hi FTers!
I need 9,000 miles to get to Gold and would like to ask your advice for a cost-effective MR.
Here is the lowdown:
Base Airport: SZG, MUC or VIE
Travel Period: Between July and mid-November 2019
No A3 segments needed
No destination preferences
Preferably one (max. two) trip
The best I can find is MUC-EWR-MUC (via OSL/CPH) with SK in Go (mid-October) which would net around 8,900 miles. Price: ca. 500€
This seems like the best deal I'm going to get.
But maybe someone has a better/more creative suggestion?
I need 9,000 miles to get to Gold and would like to ask your advice for a cost-effective MR.
Here is the lowdown:
Base Airport: SZG, MUC or VIE
Travel Period: Between July and mid-November 2019
No A3 segments needed
No destination preferences
Preferably one (max. two) trip
The best I can find is MUC-EWR-MUC (via OSL/CPH) with SK in Go (mid-October) which would net around 8,900 miles. Price: ca. 500€
This seems like the best deal I'm going to get.
But maybe someone has a better/more creative suggestion?
Last edited by QFBoy; Jun 5, 2019 at 3:58 pm
Jun 5, 2019, 3:39 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: FRA, JFK
Programs: BAEC GGL, A3*S, Bonvoy Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 1,000
That's definitely a good deal.
Generally, what may also be good is flying on OS in booking class Z.
I think RailJet segments also give miles when they carry an OS flight number.
Generally, what may also be good is flying on OS in booking class Z.
I think RailJet segments also give miles when they carry an OS flight number.
Jun 5, 2019, 4:44 pm
#3
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 79
For around 500 euros you could also go to South Africa, Cape Town or Joburg from Vienna on Ethiopian and earn plenty of miles past 9k. There are probably other African destinations that would earn enough at a similar price but I haven't checked them all.
Has the bonus of no (or 1) time zone changes, could be some october/november sunshine before the european winter bites, and assuming you aren't doing an immediate turn around, even across 2/3 days SA prices vs NYC prices for hotel food experiences...
Has the bonus of no (or 1) time zone changes, could be some october/november sunshine before the european winter bites, and assuming you aren't doing an immediate turn around, even across 2/3 days SA prices vs NYC prices for hotel food experiences...
Jun 5, 2019, 5:11 pm
#4
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Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
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SAS has cheap deals from Europe to USA and USA to Europe. I have also found a €599-€649 deal for the dates I wish to travel where the direct flights are €1200-€1300. SAS Go K and L fare classes map to %100 in Aegean M&B so go for that.
And if possible, go to SFO to maximize miles. It would be around the same price.
And if possible, go to SFO to maximize miles. It would be around the same price.
Jun 6, 2019, 12:40 am
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You don't have to do long-haul. SK A-class via ARN or OSL somewhere should suffice. Either to southern Europe with one change like below which can be done in less than 24h and should give you 10k+ miles (didn't check availability):
Or include an extra stop in CPH both ways and use the extra 2400 miles to travel somewhere closer.
Or include an extra stop in CPH both ways and use the extra 2400 miles to travel somewhere closer.
Jun 6, 2019, 3:12 am
#6
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I'd try to go for European business on OS. You'll get 2000 miles per segment, cost should be <500 euro and it would be more comfortable than going long-haul in economy..
Jun 6, 2019, 6:31 am
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Z class gives you 1250 miles per segment but you need C or D to get 2000.
Jun 6, 2019, 6:44 am
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Jun 6, 2019, 7:27 am
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Jun 6, 2019, 3:01 pm
#11
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Jun 6, 2019, 3:04 pm
#12
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You don't have to do long-haul. SK A-class via ARN or OSL somewhere should suffice. Either to southern Europe with one change like below which can be done in less than 24h and should give you 10k+ miles (didn't check availability):
Or include an extra stop in CPH both ways and use the extra 2400 miles to travel somewhere closer.
Or include an extra stop in CPH both ways and use the extra 2400 miles to travel somewhere closer.
Will definitely look into it. Cost-effective and efficient! For around 500 euros you could also go to South Africa, Cape Town or Joburg from Vienna on Ethiopian and earn plenty of miles past 9k. There are probably other African destinations that would earn enough at a similar price but I haven't checked them all.
Has the bonus of no (or 1) time zone changes, could be some october/november sunshine before the european winter bites, and assuming you aren't doing an immediate turn around, even across 2/3 days SA prices vs NYC prices for hotel food experiences...
Has the bonus of no (or 1) time zone changes, could be some october/november sunshine before the european winter bites, and assuming you aren't doing an immediate turn around, even across 2/3 days SA prices vs NYC prices for hotel food experiences...
