2021 Mileage Runs - Ideas & Plans
Nov 19, 2021, 5:32 pm
#211
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,132
What's the best way to go about searching for what I need?
Min 1400 SQM
Min 700 SQD
I need a same day turnaround. I literally don't care where I go.
Min 1400 SQM
Min 700 SQD
I need a same day turnaround. I literally don't care where I go.
Nov 19, 2021, 5:52 pm
#212
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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: 44,397
I'd look for a 500 mile round trip in J.
Nov 19, 2021, 5:54 pm
#213
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YOW
Programs: AC SE, FOTSG Platinum
Posts: 5,746
https://www.freemaptools.com/radius-around-point.htm
Set radius to (1,400/2)= 700 for economy Flex, or (1,400/(2*1+5)) for business.
Saskatoon, Regina, SFO or Denver will do the job in Flex, or Edmonton in Business.
STEP TWO - PICK FLIGHTS
Go to Google Flights, enter origin and multiple destinations, pick a date you have available and set it for both origin and return.
Like this.
Then click around until you find a fare that's a bit higher than the AQD you need - remember, base fare counts but taxes don't - and click through to the AC purchase page to ensure that the base fare exceeds your required spending.
Step three - fly to Edmonton for lunch.
EDIT 2: this inspired me to flesh my answer out into more detail, which you'll find at the following website to which I contribute: https://www.flyermiles.ca/post/mileage-run-tips
Last edited by YOWgary; Nov 19, 2021 at 10:35 pm Reason: formatting sucks on my phone
Nov 19, 2021, 6:17 pm
#214
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold, Hertz 5*
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I really love this community. You always step up to help. Thank you.
I hope one day I know enough to pay it forward.
I hope one day I know enough to pay it forward.
Nov 19, 2021, 9:46 pm
#215
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
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I generally just do a GF search with no destination.
Nov 23, 2021, 11:59 am
#216
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM, 2 MM, UA Silver (thanks Marriott!), Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 293
Hey AC people! Any idea on any cheap RTs out there before 12/31. I am thinking NYC - YYZ would always be pretty reasonable. But anything else come to mind. Especially to YYC, YVR or any good ski jumping off cities (and prefer the west snow of course to the east) - departure city doesn't matter.. Thanks!
Nov 23, 2021, 7:16 pm
#217
Join Date: Mar 2008
Programs: AC SE MM, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 904
With that being said, very similar situation of wanting 1200 SQM; SQD already achieved. Frankly, with status being extended all I want is to cross another eUp threshold to position into 2022.
Nov 30, 2021, 1:42 pm
#218
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: YXU
Programs: AC SE100K, National E/E, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond, MB, Avis PC
Posts: 979
It looks like I'm going to finish the year with negligible SQM, 70SQS and about 10k SQD. Really close to 75k. If it would be any other year I wouldn't even ask and would be looking for a good segment run. But with SQx being transferred to next year, I'm not sure. Is it worth it? What extra would it bring to the table?
Dec 4, 2021, 8:13 am
#219
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 255
Looking for 3 Segments Ex YYZ/YTZ or YUL in the next few weeks to take me to threshold.
Can get Ex YUL for $457
Can get Ex YUL for $457
Dec 4, 2021, 11:04 am
#220
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,012
YYZ-YQB return Dec. 18 is $418.
YUL-YQT is $445 same weekend.
YUL-YQT is $445 same weekend.
Dec 4, 2021, 11:13 am
#221
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Dec 7, 2021, 12:30 pm
#222
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In case I have serious complications, what 8800 SQM MR could I do? YYZ-somewhere-SFO could work. Or YYZ-somewhere-somewhere_fun_for_new_years.
I guess that's really only two YYZ-YVR round-trips, though I'm sure there's something cheaper or upgradeable. Maybe just do it all on UA.
Sigh... planning out these eventualities is not fun.
I guess that's really only two YYZ-YVR round-trips, though I'm sure there's something cheaper or upgradeable. Maybe just do it all on UA.
Sigh... planning out these eventualities is not fun.
Dec 8, 2021, 8:33 am
#223
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Calgary, AB
Programs: AC SE 100k MM, SPG Platinum, Hilton, Hyatt Gold, Airmiles, AMEX
Posts: 144
I'm going to be 566 miles short ot SE by Dec 31 with 4 flights to go this month 
. Do they offer any ability to purchase that? I really dont want to fly somewhere for lunch but feel I want to cross that threshold!
. Do they offer any ability to purchase that? I really dont want to fly somewhere for lunch but feel I want to cross that threshold!
Dec 8, 2021, 8:53 am
#224
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE MM, FB Plat, WS Plat, BA Silver, DL GM, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 16,803
At 566 SQM short, they may comp it to you, but that's never guaranteed.
Dec 8, 2021, 9:06 am
#225
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YOW
Programs: AC SE, FOTSG Platinum
Posts: 5,746
Unless you're flying very short routes like YOW-YUL, this should make up at least 500 SQM.