Feb 2, 2022, 7:40 am
Last edit by: Bohemian1
Template for Requests
Departure Airport:
Miles Needed (SQM):
Segments Needed (SQS):
Dollars Needed (SQD):
Maximum Budget:
Available Travel Dates:
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Information on SQM/SQS/SQD in General
If you need a refresher on what counts for SQM, SQD, etc, please consult this thread: Qualifying for Aeroplan Elite Status - overview/FAQ
Useful reference thread for SQM and SQD calculations: Calculator for SQM, Aeroplan miles, & SQD
General Tips
A good starting point and general approach on finding that ideal mileage run is this article written by YOWgary : Mileage Run Tips
Departure Airport:
Miles Needed (SQM):
Segments Needed (SQS):
Dollars Needed (SQD):
Maximum Budget:
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 SQD AND SQM or SQS, then please indicate both in their respective line item. Don't hide your second SQD/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.
Information on SQM/SQS/SQD in General
If you need a refresher on what counts for SQM, SQD, etc, please consult this thread: Qualifying for Aeroplan Elite Status - overview/FAQ
Useful reference thread for SQM and SQD calculations: Calculator for SQM, Aeroplan miles, & SQD
General Tips
A good starting point and general approach on finding that ideal mileage run is this article written by YOWgary : Mileage Run Tips
2022 Mileage Runs - Ideas & Plans
Jul 8, 2022, 3:24 pm
#196
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,425
Anyone seen any decent SQM mileage runs ? I have already done the SE SQD and SQM. The MR would be for banked SQM and a possibility of banked status if something makes sense. I have a 100+ eupg so could upg even from flex though obviously PE would be better.
Jul 8, 2022, 11:05 pm
#197
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 124
Do not PM me about this. I will report every single one for violating FT rules about soliciting stuff like this.
But I know dozens of people who will sell you 50K for under $1000. It's completely against AC's rules. I will have no part in it. But the idea of spending $4600 "for 50K status" is preposterous.
And I'd question whether it's even worth $500 over 35K in most scenarious.
But I know dozens of people who will sell you 50K for under $1000. It's completely against AC's rules. I will have no part in it. But the idea of spending $4600 "for 50K status" is preposterous.
And I'd question whether it's even worth $500 over 35K in most scenarious.
Jul 10, 2022, 2:46 pm
#198
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: YYC, YXE
Programs: AC SE, HH LT Diamond, Bonvoy ambassador
Posts: 29
Looking for the same. 250K SQM is my objective. I am about 43k away. There are some decent fares in J from YYC-YYZ-IAH-EZE. But still around 9.2 cents a mile.
Jul 11, 2022, 8:05 am
#199
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,425
Jul 11, 2022, 11:19 am
#202
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: YYC, YXE
Programs: AC SE, HH LT Diamond, Bonvoy ambassador
Posts: 29
Jul 14, 2022, 8:17 am
#203
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
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: 16,772
Moderator note: this thread has been wandering pretty far from the concept of mileage runs. A number of recent posts about the basics of earning status have been moved to the thread on how to qualify for status. Let's please try to keep this thread to discussion of mileage runs.
Jul 15, 2022, 9:59 am
#204
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,425
Anyone want some quick SQM in Sept with the Europe double up promo with a weekend in either Venice or Vienna. I cannot go these dates so may benefit someone else.
Thurs 22 Sept YYZ-YUL-VCE
Sunday 25 Sept VIE-YUL-YYZ.
CAD $1862 taxes incl. In PE both ways for the long haul so if you have eupg and status, this might work. You will need a positioning flight from VCE-VIE for the return which can be had for $100 as I did this in May. Plus a couple of hotel nights in any of these great cities. COS bonus 1.25 plus double the SQM miles promo. Estimated earn about 20,500 SQM incl the double up bonus.
Thurs 22 Sept YYZ-YUL-VCE
Sunday 25 Sept VIE-YUL-YYZ.
CAD $1862 taxes incl. In PE both ways for the long haul so if you have eupg and status, this might work. You will need a positioning flight from VCE-VIE for the return which can be had for $100 as I did this in May. Plus a couple of hotel nights in any of these great cities. COS bonus 1.25 plus double the SQM miles promo. Estimated earn about 20,500 SQM incl the double up bonus.
Last edited by vernonc; Jul 15, 2022 at 10:34 am
Jul 15, 2022, 2:02 pm
#205
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YLW
Programs: AC- SE100 1MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, National Executive, Nexus/GE
Posts: 4,309
Anyone want some quick SQM in Sept with the Europe double up promo with a weekend in either Venice or Vienna. I cannot go these dates so may benefit someone else.
Thurs 22 Sept YYZ-YUL-VCE
Sunday 25 Sept VIE-YUL-YYZ.
CAD $1862 taxes incl. In PE both ways for the long haul so if you have eupg and status, this might work. You will need a positioning flight from VCE-VIE for the return which can be had for $100 as I did this in May. Plus a couple of hotel nights in any of these great cities. COS bonus 1.25 plus double the SQM miles promo. Estimated earn about 20,500 SQM incl the double up bonus.
Thurs 22 Sept YYZ-YUL-VCE
Sunday 25 Sept VIE-YUL-YYZ.
CAD $1862 taxes incl. In PE both ways for the long haul so if you have eupg and status, this might work. You will need a positioning flight from VCE-VIE for the return which can be had for $100 as I did this in May. Plus a couple of hotel nights in any of these great cities. COS bonus 1.25 plus double the SQM miles promo. Estimated earn about 20,500 SQM incl the double up bonus.
Jul 15, 2022, 4:54 pm
#206
Join Date: Mar 2022
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 479
Anyone want some quick SQM in Sept with the Europe double up promo with a weekend in either Venice or Vienna. I cannot go these dates so may benefit someone else.
Thurs 22 Sept YYZ-YUL-VCE
Sunday 25 Sept VIE-YUL-YYZ.
CAD $1862 taxes incl. In PE both ways for the long haul so if you have eupg and status, this might work. You will need a positioning flight from VCE-VIE for the return which can be had for $100 as I did this in May. Plus a couple of hotel nights in any of these great cities. COS bonus 1.25 plus double the SQM miles promo. Estimated earn about 20,500 SQM incl the double up bonus.
Thurs 22 Sept YYZ-YUL-VCE
Sunday 25 Sept VIE-YUL-YYZ.
CAD $1862 taxes incl. In PE both ways for the long haul so if you have eupg and status, this might work. You will need a positioning flight from VCE-VIE for the return which can be had for $100 as I did this in May. Plus a couple of hotel nights in any of these great cities. COS bonus 1.25 plus double the SQM miles promo. Estimated earn about 20,500 SQM incl the double up bonus.
Jul 15, 2022, 5:21 pm
#207
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,425
Sorry, I think there were 2-3 seats at that price so may be gone. If I find something else I will post because I am still looking. Not desperate but if something good is available, I will go.
Jul 15, 2022, 8:59 pm
#209
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,425
YYZ-CPH-LHR Fri outbound
LHR-YUL-YYZ or LHR-YYZ. Mon return.
$1850 approx. So with double up thats $3650. Should be approx 20K SQM incl the double up though I did not do the exact calc so maybe 1K less, maybe someone else can do the exact calc. All in PE.
Possible to do it for less but it would the 737 via Halifax instead of the 787.
Jul 15, 2022, 10:20 pm
#210
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
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: 16,772