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
Dec 26, 2019, 12:57 pm
#362
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For anyone looking for a MR, I have always found YYZ-SAN to be really reasonably priced. Same plane, so you can turn around and be done in 10 hours
Dec 26, 2019, 1:49 pm
#363
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If you're way over the AQD, good chance you'll get it, but would suck to miss out on SE for only 180 AQM.
Alternatively, are you sure you've been properly credited for all of the flights you've taken this year? They haven't missed any Comfort bonuses? You didn't get re-routed on non-*A and lose AQM as a result? etc...
Dec 27, 2019, 12:41 am
#364
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 3
Thanks!
I am currently in Tel Aviv, so options are a bit more limited. I'll have to fly out somewhere close with AEGEAN if I can make it.
I am going for SE 75K and missing 189 AQM...
I am at 13K on AQD so all good there (need only 9K)
I did find a flight that I ordered this year via RBC rewards - my understanding is that AC doesn't credit for such flights - do you know if that's true?
Happy new year
I am currently in Tel Aviv, so options are a bit more limited. I'll have to fly out somewhere close with AEGEAN if I can make it.
I am going for SE 75K and missing 189 AQM...
I am at 13K on AQD so all good there (need only 9K)
I did find a flight that I ordered this year via RBC rewards - my understanding is that AC doesn't credit for such flights - do you know if that's true?
Happy new year
Dec 27, 2019, 5:54 am
#366
Join Date: May 2005
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FP = flight pass
UFP = unlimited flight pass
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...ht-passes.html
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UFP = unlimited flight pass
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...ht-passes.html
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13F
Dec 27, 2019, 2:03 pm
#367
Join Date: May 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC*SE
Posts: 133
Kinda embarrassed about my mileage run attempt today. Attempt.
AQM = 34,674
AQD = 10,951.35
Trying to get to E35K (I'm SE100K now).
So... I booked YYZ-YOW in J which would get me 250 (228 actual) x 1.5 AQM = 375 miles, putting me at 35,049. I booked Aeroplan back.
However, was supposed to be on AC452. Saw it was getting delayed and was early, so hopped on SKV7716. Was a little bit delayed at first, then taxied, then waited, then canceled, then taxied back to the gate. I would have missed the return flight and needed to be home tonight, so had to cancel the Aeroplan as well (still need to call to get credit).
Concierge was good and got me a full refund ($468) on the J ticket (was not refundable fare).
But now I'm left wondering whether it's worth it to try again or if I should hope for a sweep.
AQM = 34,674
AQD = 10,951.35
Trying to get to E35K (I'm SE100K now).
So... I booked YYZ-YOW in J which would get me 250 (228 actual) x 1.5 AQM = 375 miles, putting me at 35,049. I booked Aeroplan back.
However, was supposed to be on AC452. Saw it was getting delayed and was early, so hopped on SKV7716. Was a little bit delayed at first, then taxied, then waited, then canceled, then taxied back to the gate. I would have missed the return flight and needed to be home tonight, so had to cancel the Aeroplan as well (still need to call to get credit).
Concierge was good and got me a full refund ($468) on the J ticket (was not refundable fare).
But now I'm left wondering whether it's worth it to try again or if I should hope for a sweep.
Dec 27, 2019, 2:05 pm
#368
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If you want the guarantee, you need to fly.
But unless you plan to do a lot more flying next year, I'm not convinced E35K is better than P25K plus $468 in your pocket.
But unless you plan to do a lot more flying next year, I'm not convinced E35K is better than P25K plus $468 in your pocket.
Dec 27, 2019, 2:47 pm
#369
Join Date: May 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC*SE
Posts: 133
Dec 27, 2019, 3:02 pm
#370
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Dec 27, 2019, 8:33 pm
#371
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MLL / AC Cafe
Programs: It's hard to get status when the website won't let me book flights.
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I’m at 0 AQM and 0 AQD for 2021 status. Suggestions?
On a more serious note, fiancée is at only 18,410 AQM but $7,839 AQD, bets on if she gets it or not for P25 (25k/$3k). It won’t matter because I’m gifting her the 50k but curious none the less.
On a more serious note, fiancée is at only 18,410 AQM but $7,839 AQD, bets on if she gets it or not for P25 (25k/$3k). It won’t matter because I’m gifting her the 50k but curious none the less.
Dec 27, 2019, 8:45 pm
#372
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I'll pretend you didn't know the thread exists (albeit locked)... for some potentially useful tidbits. 
100,000 miles short of Super Elite
I'll pretend you didn't know the thread exists (not unlocked... yet!)... for some potentially useful tidbits.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...us-anyway.html
Notwithstanding the gifted E50, my bet is "YES".
So egu.
100,000 miles short of Super Elite
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...us-anyway.html
Notwithstanding the gifted E50, my bet is "YES".
So egu.