Chris_DUS

Thank you! Long time lurker :-)

here in complete wiki form:
Departure Airport: YVR
Miles Needed (SQM): xx
Segments Needed (SQS): 20
Dollars Needed (SQD): 3,500
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (CHOOSE ONE, AND STATE THE VALUE): $1500
Available Travel Dates: pretty much any weekend
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: AC only
Route(s) You've Already Searched: YVR-Y(XX as in several options via YKA, YLW or YEG)-YYC-YQR-YYC-YVR

vancouver25k

That's an interesting thought. I have never booked latitude before because it has never made sense for me. But I've been learning how to use my (very few) eUps the past couple of years so I will have to keep that in mind for the future! I currently only have 8 of my 20 eUps this year (inexperience with eUps and picking benefits, and 12 are already waitlisted for TCON flights) so I won't be able to upgrade even a one way TATL. Thanks for the suggestion, I'm be sure to consider that in the future!

Adam Smith

I've updated the second of these lines in the wiki since it was confusing. But are you saying your maximum budget to achieve 3,500 SQD is $1,500? Even with the current 2x SQD promo, that's not possible. At most, $1,500 could earn 3,000 SQD, and that's ignoring the fact that AIFs, GST, etc will always create a wedge between dollars spent and SQD. To achieve 3,500 SQD, you're probably going to need to spend over $2,000.

HerpaYvr

The new rules state the PCR test has to be done outside of Canada, but it does not restrict the amount of usage.
On March 6th before I leave HNL for YOW I will have a PCR test with that date for entry into Canada on the morning of March 7th. I will use the same PCR test for entry into the US the next day on the 8th return to Canada. All times are based on EST.

yyzgigi

If you are nesting trips within 72 hours you’ve got it covered other than a quarantine plan on arrival if you test positive (per ArriveCAN rules) on your first arrival but they may gloss over that. You’ve got a next days in your plans and maybe you’ve added an extra but a March 6th test cannot be used on the 8th to enter the US. Tests need to be the calendar before the flight before departure date so would need to done on the 7th/8th if you are departing on the 8th.

Not an easy MR to navigate; I hope all your flights go exactly as scheduled.

Tax Dude

One big benefit of SE is that you get a lot more eUps! I guess this comment should really be in the other thread...

User8181416

Hello! I currently hold status for the first time, 50K from a rewards gift. Given the promo and hopes to do a lot of traveling this year anyway to shake off the COVID depression, I'm thinking about making a run for SE.

I currently have about 15k SQM. I'd like to knock off a good chunk of the remaining miles with this promo... maybe something like 30k to become 60k? I will have about two weeks to travel in each of February, March, and April.

Is there any very broad "good value" $ per SQM? Obviously length of flight factors in as well...

Thanks!

Departure Airport: YYZ
Miles Needed (SQM): 30kish
Segments Needed (SQS): N/A
Dollars Needed (SQD): N/A (will definitely hit by end of year)
Maximum Budget: 10k? Ballpark. Could go higher if destinations are good. Of note, I do not mind traveling economy or premium economy for these flights.
Available Travel Dates: About 3x two week trips as above.
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: AC only for promotion
Route(s) You've Already Searched: Not much yet. Thinking hopping around South America due to time zones and convenience.

loganre17

There are some sweet deals to EZE on AC ex-YVR/YEG in J for around $2900ish round trip (not to be confused with the ~$2200 UA prices that connect in IAH). While not the greatest value/dollar, you could make a decent trip out of it if you truly want to head to South America.

ACflyerDE

Travelling in Business or Premium Economy will obviously increase your SQM on the trip and of course the comfort you will appreciate on long-haul flights.

If you can get a reasonably priced flight to Europe, you can get over 26k of the 30k SQM done with one BUD-HNL return trip (via FRA and YYZ) which is around CAD 3k in Business Class (Booking Class P). Including the positioning flights YYZ-FRA/ZRH-BUD return on a Standard fare you will be at 30k already.

User8181416

Sorry, I'm a bit new with all this. So YYZ -> Europe, get to Budapest somehow, then BUD -> FRA -> YYZ -> HNL, return the same way and then back to YYZ through the original means? The only itinerary I find like this is through Lufthansa for the BUD -> FRA segment. Is that right?

ACflyerDE

That is correct, the BUD-FRA vv. segments of the ticket are operated by Lufthansa and you need two tickets, one YYZ-BUD-YYZ and the second BUD-HNL-BUD. A sample itinerary with a week break in HNL could look like this:


Ticket 1


Ticket 2

HerpaYvr

For early April I was looking at a multi-city run of YOW-HNL-YYZ-OGG-YOW for just under $1,500 in Flex nine segments and 19,843 AP with two days in Hawaii for some sun, lol.

Adam Smith

Moderator note: A reminder that this is the mileage run thread. The Canada forum has an extensive thread on testing requirements to enter Canada. Questions, comments, and other discussion of Canadian entry testing should be posted there.

CanadianMike

Both of these seem like solid value propositions for the SQD / SQM earned......
Anyone care to share tips / tricks for finding such good value mileage runs?

HerpaYvr

I forgot to mention that if flying solo I have a 15/20% discount code to make it cheaper OR I can use my Buddy Pass and make it even cheaper. I really want a big bang for the money!