Nov 26, 2018, 12:36 pm
Last edit by: yyznomad
Since this format seems to work well on other forums, for each request, please include the following information:
Departure Airport:
Miles Needed (AQM):
Segments Needed (AQS):
Dollars Needed (AQD):
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (CHOOSE ONE, AND STATE THE VALUE):
Available Travel Dates:
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-canada-aeroplan/1744575-new-improved-calculator-aqm-aeroplan-miles-aqd.html
Departure Airport:
Miles Needed (AQM):
Segments Needed (AQS):
Dollars Needed (AQD):
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (CHOOSE ONE, AND STATE THE VALUE):
Available Travel Dates:
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
- For each response. Please quote the original request. DO NOT START A NEW THREAD.
- For Required Spend or Maximum Budget: DO NOT SAY "ANYTHING" OR "CHEAPEST" OR SIMILAR BECAUSE THAT IS NOT VERY HELPFUL - STATE THE DAMN VALUE PRETTY PLEASE WITH A CHERRY ON TOP
- If you need both AQD AND AQM or AQS, then please indicate both in their respective line item. Don't hide your second AQD/M/S requirement in some other line.
- If you are based in YYZ or YVR, there can be many good fares to China (PEK or PVG) on Star Alliance partners. If you have a Chinese visa, include that in your request and these options will be provided.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-canada-aeroplan/1744575-new-improved-calculator-aqm-aeroplan-miles-aqd.html
Mileage Runs for Status & Missing AQM/AQS/AQD
Nov 26, 2018, 8:56 pm
#16
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Will be short roughly 2200 AQM to 50k, and hoping to hit *G for the first time.
Departure Airport: YYZ
Miles Needed: 2200
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Would prefer to spend less than CAD 1000, but some flexibility
Available Travel Dates: Dec 7 - here's the catch: hoping for a same day return if possible - is this too risky for Canada in Dec? Would a return flight be "protected" the way connections are?
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares okay - I am over the AQD threshold
Route(s) You've Already Searched: AC YYZ-YHZ in J is the current frontrunner at $1250 RT, but if I can do it for cheaper...
....
Thanks in advance everyone!
Departure Airport: YYZ
Miles Needed: 2200
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Would prefer to spend less than CAD 1000, but some flexibility
Available Travel Dates: Dec 7 - here's the catch: hoping for a same day return if possible - is this too risky for Canada in Dec? Would a return flight be "protected" the way connections are?
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares okay - I am over the AQD threshold
Route(s) You've Already Searched: AC YYZ-YHZ in J is the current frontrunner at $1250 RT, but if I can do it for cheaper...
....
Thanks in advance everyone!
Questions:
1. Why would you spend $1,250 for 2,200 AQM?
2. Do you absolutely need to fly in J?
2. I'm among many who've done same-day trips to the west coast. In Y. I fly the routes frequently. In Y. In the winter.
For eg. You can fly Dec 7 same-day return YYZ-LAX for just under $700 for Flex or $780 or so for Comfort.
AQM for Flex is 4,340 and 4,991 for Comfort.
Potential benefits or bonuses:
1. You get an AQM buffer
2. If you pick the right flight times, you can even leave T6, walk over to In-N-Out Burger and do some planespotting.
Anyway, just a suggestion for you. Happy travels.
Nov 26, 2018, 9:05 pm
#17
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Will be short roughly 2200 AQM to 50k, and hoping to hit *G for the first time.
Departure Airport: YYZ
Miles Needed: 2200
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Would prefer to spend less than CAD 1000, but some flexibility
Available Travel Dates: Dec 7 - here's the catch: hoping for a same day return if possible - is this too risky for Canada in Dec? Would a return flight be "protected" the way connections are?
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares okay - I am over the AQD threshold
Route(s) You've Already Searched: AC YYZ-YHZ in J is the current frontrunner at $1250 RT, but if I can do it for cheaper...
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Thanks in advance everyone!
Departure Airport: YYZ
Miles Needed: 2200
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Would prefer to spend less than CAD 1000, but some flexibility
Available Travel Dates: Dec 7 - here's the catch: hoping for a same day return if possible - is this too risky for Canada in Dec? Would a return flight be "protected" the way connections are?
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares okay - I am over the AQD threshold
Route(s) You've Already Searched: AC YYZ-YHZ in J is the current frontrunner at $1250 RT, but if I can do it for cheaper...
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Thanks in advance everyone!
And that's my first search because I know that even at 50%, YYZ-SFO-YYZ will get you 2200.
Nov 26, 2018, 9:18 pm
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If you can return the morning of the 8th: https://www.google.com/flights#flt=Y...460*.USD.27460
And that's my first search because I know that even at 50%, YYZ-SFO-YYZ will get you 2200.
And that's my first search because I know that even at 50%, YYZ-SFO-YYZ will get you 2200.
Nov 26, 2018, 9:59 pm
#19
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Halifax
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Lifetime Platinum Elite. NEXUS
Posts: 4,571
Will be short roughly 2200 AQM to 50k, and hoping to hit *G for the first time.
Departure Airport: YYZ
Miles Needed: 2200
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Would prefer to spend less than CAD 1000, but some flexibility
Available Travel Dates: Dec 7 - here's the catch: hoping for a same day return if possible - is this too risky for Canada in Dec? Would a return flight be "protected" the way connections are?
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares okay - I am over the AQD threshold
Route(s) You've Already Searched: AC YYZ-YHZ in J is the current frontrunner at $1250 RT, but if I can do it for cheaper...
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Thanks in advance everyone!
Departure Airport: YYZ
Miles Needed: 2200
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Would prefer to spend less than CAD 1000, but some flexibility
Available Travel Dates: Dec 7 - here's the catch: hoping for a same day return if possible - is this too risky for Canada in Dec? Would a return flight be "protected" the way connections are?
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares okay - I am over the AQD threshold
Route(s) You've Already Searched: AC YYZ-YHZ in J is the current frontrunner at $1250 RT, but if I can do it for cheaper...
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Thanks in advance everyone!
YYZ-YUL-DFW-YYZ in J overnight. $1280 CAD. $1005 in Y, which is reasonably tolerable.
High chance of getting the B or C team through DFW.
Nov 26, 2018, 11:03 pm
#20
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
Programs: AC*SE100K, wood level status in various other programs
Posts: 6,233
Will be short roughly 2200 AQM to 50k, and hoping to hit *G for the first time.
Departure Airport: YYZ
Miles Needed: 2200
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Would prefer to spend less than CAD 1000, but some flexibility
Available Travel Dates: Dec 7 - here's the catch: hoping for a same day return if possible - is this too risky for Canada in Dec? Would a return flight be "protected" the way connections are?
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares okay - I am over the AQD threshold
Route(s) You've Already Searched: AC YYZ-YHZ in J is the current frontrunner at $1250 RT, but if I can do it for cheaper...
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Thanks in advance everyone!
Departure Airport: YYZ
Miles Needed: 2200
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Would prefer to spend less than CAD 1000, but some flexibility
Available Travel Dates: Dec 7 - here's the catch: hoping for a same day return if possible - is this too risky for Canada in Dec? Would a return flight be "protected" the way connections are?
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares okay - I am over the AQD threshold
Route(s) You've Already Searched: AC YYZ-YHZ in J is the current frontrunner at $1250 RT, but if I can do it for cheaper...
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Thanks in advance everyone!
Here's one option - Books into United L (ugh) but I think it would still net you 2,200+ AQM.
https://www.google.ca/flights?lite=0...326*.CAD.55536
Last edited by Bohemian1; Nov 27, 2018 at 11:12 am Reason: Fixed Link
Nov 27, 2018, 5:45 pm
#22
Join Date: Dec 2017
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 6
Hello
here my personal situation I travel 95% domestic for work always lowest possible fare available.
AQM 6800
AQS 22
AQD 3600$
flight book for the rest of year
YUL - MIA in Y but bid to upgrade in J (19 dec) reward
MIA - YUL in J (31 dec ) reward
At this time I have Amex reserve aeroplan if I qualify for E35k I'll cancel it and save on the 900$ annual fees
Departure Airport: YUL
Miles Needed: 1SQA for E25K or 28k AQM for E35k
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): 400-100$
Available Travel Dates: next two weekends
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
here my personal situation I travel 95% domestic for work always lowest possible fare available.
AQM 6800
AQS 22
AQD 3600$
flight book for the rest of year
YUL - MIA in Y but bid to upgrade in J (19 dec) reward
MIA - YUL in J (31 dec ) reward
At this time I have Amex reserve aeroplan if I qualify for E35k I'll cancel it and save on the 900$ annual fees
Departure Airport: YUL
Miles Needed: 1SQA for E25K or 28k AQM for E35k
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): 400-100$
Available Travel Dates: next two weekends
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Nov 29, 2018, 10:28 am
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Only the MOD can change the thread title. I have no personal attachment to the title or contents, just that for at least 3 moths near the end of the year, people start threads about how to get their AQM/AQD/Status goals.
I actually appreciated the template/format offered upthread by @Bohemian1 which can be modified, of course to include
Departure Airport:
Miles Needed (AQM):
Dollars Needed (AQD):
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value):
Available Travel Dates:
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Not sure we need the Chinese Visa part.
Nov 29, 2018, 10:31 am
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"But whatever"...?
Only the MOD can change the thread title. I have no personal attachment to the title or contents, just that for at least 3 moths near the end of the year, people start threads about how to get their AQM/AQD/Status goals.
I actually appreciated the template/format offered upthread by @Bohemian1
Only the MOD can change the thread title. I have no personal attachment to the title or contents, just that for at least 3 moths near the end of the year, people start threads about how to get their AQM/AQD/Status goals.
I actually appreciated the template/format offered upthread by @Bohemian1
I guess I should've rephrased it as a question... as in, perhaps it should be AQM/AQD/AQS, what do you think?
And yes, the template by @Bohemian1 works. So perhaps it can be extended. Or not. Just thinking out loud.
Added: Just saw your added part... I think we are on the same page.
Nov 29, 2018, 10:32 am
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The "but whatever" wasn't at you.
I guess I should've rephrased it as a question... as in, perhaps it should be AQM/AQD/AQS, what do you think?
And yes, the template by @Bohemian1 works. So perhaps it can be extended. Or not. Just thinking out loud.
I guess I should've rephrased it as a question... as in, perhaps it should be AQM/AQD/AQS, what do you think?
And yes, the template by @Bohemian1 works. So perhaps it can be extended. Or not. Just thinking out loud.
And I just edited the wiki.
Others can edit my edits.
Nov 29, 2018, 10:51 am
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Nov 29, 2018, 2:23 pm
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I **love** this thread. Even if I am not in the same situation, I can digest it and keep the tips in mind in case I am, or to offer to non-FT people that ask. I love it **so** much more than the blizzard of separate threads from individuals that often have overlapping needs or solution sets. Love it <3
Nov 29, 2018, 3:41 pm
#29
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: YYZ
Programs: E50K, Bonvoy Platinum, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 30
Departure Airport: YYZ
Miles Needed: 8600
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Would prefer to spend less than CAD 1600
Available Travel Dates: Dec 1-2 or 7-8 - in and out ideal but okay to stay overnight as well.
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares mostly okay - I need $400 AQD so ideally an expensive leg/half the trip touches AC metal. At $8,600 AQD for the year so far.
Route(s) You've Already Searched: UA to PTY this weekend, UA to LIH/HNL via ORD and SFO in J ... having trouble finding AC legs to get that last $400
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)?: Yes - was in PVG last week and PEK three weeks ago
I'll do Y if I have to ... but would prefer to take advantage of cheap J on UA if I can fit in an AC segment
Thanks for your help in advance!!
Miles Needed: 8600
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Would prefer to spend less than CAD 1600
Available Travel Dates: Dec 1-2 or 7-8 - in and out ideal but okay to stay overnight as well.
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares mostly okay - I need $400 AQD so ideally an expensive leg/half the trip touches AC metal. At $8,600 AQD for the year so far.
Route(s) You've Already Searched: UA to PTY this weekend, UA to LIH/HNL via ORD and SFO in J ... having trouble finding AC legs to get that last $400
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)?: Yes - was in PVG last week and PEK three weeks ago
I'll do Y if I have to ... but would prefer to take advantage of cheap J on UA if I can fit in an AC segment
Thanks for your help in advance!!
Nov 29, 2018, 4:21 pm
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Posts: 35,255
Departure Airport: YYZ
Miles Needed: 8600
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Would prefer to spend less than CAD 1600
Available Travel Dates: Dec 1-2 or 7-8 - in and out ideal but okay to stay overnight as well.
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares mostly okay - I need $400 AQD so ideally an expensive leg/half the trip touches AC metal. At $8,600 AQD for the year so far.
Route(s) You've Already Searched: UA to PTY this weekend, UA to LIH/HNL via ORD and SFO in J ... having trouble finding AC legs to get that last $400
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)?: Yes - was in PVG last week and PEK three weeks ago
I'll do Y if I have to ... but would prefer to take advantage of cheap J on UA if I can fit in an AC segment
Thanks for your help in advance!!
Miles Needed: 8600
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Would prefer to spend less than CAD 1600
Available Travel Dates: Dec 1-2 or 7-8 - in and out ideal but okay to stay overnight as well.
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares mostly okay - I need $400 AQD so ideally an expensive leg/half the trip touches AC metal. At $8,600 AQD for the year so far.
Route(s) You've Already Searched: UA to PTY this weekend, UA to LIH/HNL via ORD and SFO in J ... having trouble finding AC legs to get that last $400
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)?: Yes - was in PVG last week and PEK three weeks ago
I'll do Y if I have to ... but would prefer to take advantage of cheap J on UA if I can fit in an AC segment
Thanks for your help in advance!!
Maybe you could split this into two MRs... one with cheap UA for the AQM and then do a roundtrip Rapidair or something?