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 24, 2018, 12:11 pm
#1
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Mileage Runs for Status & Missing AQM/AQS/AQD
I had suggested a while ago to have a single thread and perhaps a wiki to be a central gathering for every thread where a poster is missing X or Y miles/AQM for an Altitude Status level. Seems to me it would be helpful for anyone looking for ideas, suggestions.
So far, just a few of this year's the threads are:
Nov 24 2018 AC 18K Mileage Run
Nov 4 2018 mileage run planning to reach 100K
Nov 3 2018 Milage run to get to 75k?
Aug 13 2018 Advice Requested: Should I do a mileage run for E35K?
May 22 2018 Help with 20k MR to SE
Apr 17 2018 Quickest way to get to 50K
........
So far, just a few of this year's the threads are:
Nov 24 2018 AC 18K Mileage Run
Nov 4 2018 mileage run planning to reach 100K
Nov 3 2018 Milage run to get to 75k?
Aug 13 2018 Advice Requested: Should I do a mileage run for E35K?
May 22 2018 Help with 20k MR to SE
Apr 17 2018 Quickest way to get to 50K
........
Nov 24, 2018, 12:17 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YLW
Programs: AC- SE100 1MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, National Executive, Nexus/GE
Posts: 4,319
I had suggested a while ago to have a single thread and perhaps a wiki to be a central gathering for every thread where a poster is missing X or Y miles/AQM for an Altitude Status level. Seems to me it would be helpful for anyone looking for ideas, suggestions.
So far, just a few of this year's the threads are:
Nov 24 2018 AC 18K Mileage Run
Nov 4 2018 mileage run planning to reach 100K
Nov 3 2018 Milage run to get to 75k?
Aug 13 2018 Advice Requested: Should I do a mileage run for E35K?
May 22 2018 Help with 20k MR to SE
Apr 17 2018 Quickest way to get to 50K
........
So far, just a few of this year's the threads are:
Nov 24 2018 AC 18K Mileage Run
Nov 4 2018 mileage run planning to reach 100K
Nov 3 2018 Milage run to get to 75k?
Aug 13 2018 Advice Requested: Should I do a mileage run for E35K?
May 22 2018 Help with 20k MR to SE
Apr 17 2018 Quickest way to get to 50K
........
When i read this, its sounds like many folks reaching out for help, like a crises line, comfort line, guidance and advise........maybe its just because I am just so tired! lol
Nov 24, 2018, 12:55 pm
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
I had suggested a while ago to have a single thread and perhaps a wiki to be a central gathering for every thread where a poster is missing X or Y miles/AQM for an Altitude Status level. Seems to me it would be helpful for anyone looking for ideas, suggestions.
So far, just a few of this year's the threads are:
Nov 24 2018 AC 18K Mileage Run
Nov 4 2018 mileage run planning to reach 100K
Nov 3 2018 Milage run to get to 75k?
Aug 13 2018 Advice Requested: Should I do a mileage run for E35K?
May 22 2018 Help with 20k MR to SE
Apr 17 2018 Quickest way to get to 50K
........
So far, just a few of this year's the threads are:
Nov 24 2018 AC 18K Mileage Run
Nov 4 2018 mileage run planning to reach 100K
Nov 3 2018 Milage run to get to 75k?
Aug 13 2018 Advice Requested: Should I do a mileage run for E35K?
May 22 2018 Help with 20k MR to SE
Apr 17 2018 Quickest way to get to 50K
........
Nov 24, 2018, 1:03 pm
#4
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Programs: AC SE100K-1MM, NH, DL, AA, BA, Global Entry/Nexus, APEC..
Posts: 18,877
I think maybe if you rename the thread title (with the assistance of mods so it displays correctly on the forum page) to include at least "Master Thread" and have the mods merge the current ones into it and use it as a launching point for future such posts... otherwise, this trend will continue. I think people prefer to have their own thread so that it gets some separate traction and doesn't get muddled in with everyone else's "I'm short 99,800 miles or 100,000 miles to reach SE" type threads.
Thanks for the great suggestion. You're right. I've alerted the mod.
Nov 24, 2018, 2:28 pm
#5
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
+1
If we want to have something AC specific, we could always get picky and format the requests like they do (mostly) on this thread:
UA/Star Alliance: 2017-2018 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
If we want to have something AC specific, we could always get picky and format the requests like they do (mostly) on this thread:
UA/Star Alliance: 2017-2018 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Nov 24, 2018, 3:42 pm
#6
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
+1
If we want to have something AC specific, we could always get picky and format the requests like they do (mostly) on this thread:
UA/Star Alliance: 2017-2018 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
If we want to have something AC specific, we could always get picky and format the requests like they do (mostly) on this thread:
UA/Star Alliance: 2017-2018 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Nov 26, 2018, 10:47 am
#8
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: AC E35K, NEXUS
Posts: 4,368
Here's another
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...-mile-run.html
A Master Thread is really needed.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...-mile-run.html
A Master Thread is really needed.
Nov 26, 2018, 12:18 pm
#9
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: YVR/YEG/YYZ depending on day
Programs: E35K, FPC Platinum
Posts: 392
I'm game to try:
I was hoping for and hit E35K this year, currently sitting at just over 35K but have a few flights confirmed which will bring me to just over 45K (YEG-YVR-YYZ, return YYZ-YEG Flex and YVR-LHR J with return in 2019).
Departure Airport: YVR or YEG
Miles Needed: 5000
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): AQD met (300% worth.. shame to be so over in one category and lacking in another!)
Available Travel Dates: Dec1,2 Dec6,7
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Anything for AQM
Route(s) You've Already Searched: UA YVR-SFO
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? Nope
I was hoping for and hit E35K this year, currently sitting at just over 35K but have a few flights confirmed which will bring me to just over 45K (YEG-YVR-YYZ, return YYZ-YEG Flex and YVR-LHR J with return in 2019).
Departure Airport: YVR or YEG
Miles Needed: 5000
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): AQD met (300% worth.. shame to be so over in one category and lacking in another!)
Available Travel Dates: Dec1,2 Dec6,7
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Anything for AQM
Route(s) You've Already Searched: UA YVR-SFO
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? Nope
Nov 26, 2018, 1:23 pm
#10
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
I added a piece to the Wiki on desired format for requests. Stolen from the UA/*A forum so we will see if this sticks.
Nov 26, 2018, 2:19 pm
#11
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YVR
Programs: AC 75K
Posts: 828
One segment needed
Departure Airport: YVR
Miles Needed: 1segment
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): AQD satisfied & want cheapest qualifying segment that exists
Available Travel Dates: any
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: all good
Route(s) You've Already Searched: none
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? no
Miles Needed: 1segment
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): AQD satisfied & want cheapest qualifying segment that exists
Available Travel Dates: any
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: all good
Route(s) You've Already Searched: none
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? no
Nov 26, 2018, 2:58 pm
#12
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: USA
Programs: AC SE100K, F9 100k, NK Gold, UA *S, Hyatt Glob, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 5,207
Departure Airport: YVR
Miles Needed: 1segment
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): AQD satisfied & want cheapest qualifying segment that exists
Available Travel Dates: any
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: all good
Route(s) You've Already Searched: none
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? no
Miles Needed: 1segment
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): AQD satisfied & want cheapest qualifying segment that exists
Available Travel Dates: any
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: all good
Route(s) You've Already Searched: none
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? no
you can verify at
Google.com/flights
from YVR to "canada"
Click to view calendar
click airlines and only AC
Nov 26, 2018, 3:08 pm
#13
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
Right now, YVR-YYJ one way is as a low as $112 in December in Standard.
Last edited by Bohemian1; Nov 26, 2018 at 3:17 pm Reason: Answered my own question
Nov 26, 2018, 6:06 pm
#14
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,359
I'm game to try:
I was hoping for and hit E35K this year, currently sitting at just over 35K but have a few flights confirmed which will bring me to just over 45K (YEG-YVR-YYZ, return YYZ-YEG Flex and YVR-LHR J with return in 2019).
Departure Airport: YVR or YEG
Miles Needed: 5000
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): AQD met (300% worth.. shame to be so over in one category and lacking in another!)
Available Travel Dates: Dec1,2 Dec6,7
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Anything for AQM
Route(s) You've Already Searched: UA YVR-SFO
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? Nope
I was hoping for and hit E35K this year, currently sitting at just over 35K but have a few flights confirmed which will bring me to just over 45K (YEG-YVR-YYZ, return YYZ-YEG Flex and YVR-LHR J with return in 2019).
Departure Airport: YVR or YEG
Miles Needed: 5000
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): AQD met (300% worth.. shame to be so over in one category and lacking in another!)
Available Travel Dates: Dec1,2 Dec6,7
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Anything for AQM
Route(s) You've Already Searched: UA YVR-SFO
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? Nope
Paid J on UA, so reasonably comfortable, and you should get some SDC options if you're *G that would let you shorten the trip.
Nov 26, 2018, 8:31 pm
#15
Join Date: May 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E50K, Skywards Silver
Posts: 20
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!