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Old Nov 2, 2017, 5:10 pm
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Suggestions for Earning 20k AQMs
Sitting at 79,038 AQMs with no revenue travel planned for the rest of the year. AQD threshold already met.

Still not decided on whether I want to requalify for SE next year given the impending AC/AP uncertainty.

Open to ideas to earning the 20,962 required miles, ideally over US Thanksgiving weekend (Nov 23-26). Willing to pay ~USD2k for discounted J, PE, or Latitude.
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Old Nov 2, 2017, 5:27 pm
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Come to Tokyo and Sydney with me!
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Old Nov 2, 2017, 5:31 pm
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Originally Posted by canadiancow
Come to Tokyo and Sydney with me!
I just came back from Tokyo!

And Sydney doesn't seem plausible at US$2k...
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Old Nov 2, 2017, 6:32 pm
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Originally Posted by capedreamer
I just came back from Tokyo!

And Sydney doesn't seem plausible at US$2k...
Okay come to Tokyo?
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Old Nov 2, 2017, 6:44 pm
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Why dont you give google flight explorer map a try?
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Old Nov 2, 2017, 7:07 pm
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Originally Posted by canadiancow
Okay come to Tokyo?
Check your PM.
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Old Nov 2, 2017, 10:00 pm
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There is some sale on J tickets on EVA, yyz to tpe. Maybe similar sale from sfo to tpe.
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Old Nov 3, 2017, 5:49 am
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Sounds like fun! I'm also sitting on about 80,000 AQM and very close to 20,000 AQD. Doing something stupid is tempting.
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Old Nov 3, 2017, 6:03 am
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TPE in PY is decently priced ($1600-$1700 CAD) at the moment and from the East coast it is about 20k AQM.

Plus you get 3x Aeroplan miles for the YVR-TPE leg if book before Nov 11 (current public promo).

Certainly something I would consider if I were that close to 100k AQM.
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Old Nov 3, 2017, 6:19 am
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Originally Posted by yscleo
There is some sale on J tickets on EVA, yyz to tpe. Maybe similar sale from sfo to tpe.
The OP needs AQM, so they have to be on an AC ticket. That might be possible for EVA out of YYZ, but I don't think you can get AC to ticket SFO to TPE.

Edit: Nope, I was wrong ... see below.
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Old Nov 3, 2017, 6:50 am
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Originally Posted by canopus27
The OP needs AQM, so they have to be on an AC ticket.
Just thought to correct that since the OP need AQM, hence, it just need to be *A that can earn status miles. No need to be an AC ticket.

It is AQD that need to be 014 stock for non AC metal.
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Old Nov 3, 2017, 9:13 am
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UA is offering ~ $493.80 CAD RT LAX - SIN in K, but you'd have $1000 left over to spend on chiropractor sessions for 68 hours in UA Y
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Old Nov 3, 2017, 11:05 am
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Originally Posted by alc
Just thought to correct that since the OP need AQM, hence, it just need to be *A that can earn status miles. No need to be an AC ticket.

It is AQD that need to be 014 stock for non AC metal.
Brain fade ... yes, you are correct.
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Old Nov 3, 2017, 11:46 am
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Thanks for all the helpful tips and suggestions, everyone! Still noodling over the decision and will report back.

I particularly liked this response:

Originally Posted by jasdou
Sounds like fun! I'm also sitting on about 80,000 AQM and very close to 20,000 AQD. Doing something stupid is tempting.
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Old Nov 3, 2017, 1:50 pm
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Originally Posted by DNAwizard
TPE in PY is decently priced ($1600-$1700 CAD) at the moment and from the East coast it is about 20k AQM.

Plus you get 3x Aeroplan miles for the YVR-TPE leg if book before Nov 11 (current public promo).

Certainly something I would consider if I were that close to 100k AQM.
This TPE in PY route sounds interesting- with my 100% altitude bonus and the 3X aeroplan miles... However, I am having a hard time making the AC website price this for me- is see the each-way pricing of ~$850-$900 in N class, and after I select these, I get an error...

"There appears to be an issue with the flights you've selected. This prevents us from completing your transaction online. Please call us:
In Canada or the U.S.: 1-855-831-1437
Other countries Opens in a new window
Please take note of and provide the Call Center agent with the following information:
Flight(s): undefined
Booking class(es): undefined"

There seems top be an issue with the PE Domestic portion booking into N- ie YYZ-YVR and YVR-YYZ....

It did work one time, but put me in B on all the Domestic flights, even though they have a PE cabin.
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