Feb 2, 2022, 7:40 am
Last edit by: Bohemian1
Template for Requests
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Segments Needed (SQS):
Dollars Needed (SQD):
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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
Feb 23, 2022, 10:23 pm
#62
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YOW
Programs: AC SE, FOTSG Platinum
Posts: 5,725
Or GRU - YYZ/YUL - ??? - YYZ - LAX on a Lat or PE fare, I've got eUps to burn.
I want to leave Brazil immediately after finishing work, and I just finished a week in LA.
Leading contender right now is a $1,200 paid-J fare on TAP that'll get me to Southern Europe or Israel, then an open-jawed AC Lat fare that'll get me back to LAX and also cover the outbound leg of my next Europe trip.
I want to leave Brazil immediately after finishing work, and I just finished a week in LA.
Leading contender right now is a $1,200 paid-J fare on TAP that'll get me to Southern Europe or Israel, then an open-jawed AC Lat fare that'll get me back to LAX and also cover the outbound leg of my next Europe trip.
Feb 23, 2022, 10:41 pm
#63
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I'd definitely try to see if you can get anything better on AC metal for the GRU-Europe, for the 100% bonus.
But I do understand how good those TP fares can be.
But I do understand how good those TP fares can be.
Feb 24, 2022, 12:00 am
#64
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: FRA
Programs: AC SE 1MM, UA 1K, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Marriott Gold Elite, Hertz PC
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And TP flights in Business still earn a rather attractive 200% SQM but I personally would also look for something on AC to take advantage of the promotion and the status bonus miles.
Feb 24, 2022, 1:11 am
#65
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YOW
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Then again, the way things are going tonight, there might not be a Europe to go to!
Feb 26, 2022, 8:53 am
#66
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: YKZ
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Posts: 681
YYZ-YUL-GRU-EZE-GRU-YUL-YYZ all in PE lowest for $1663 CAD and upgradeable with my heavy allotment of E-ups
https://www.google.com/travel/flight...en-US&curr=CAD
Bookable direct on AC site (when using GF link or fare increase by over $1000).
CC
Mar 9, 2022, 10:44 am
#67
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Hi everyone, please note I have moved a number of recent posts about some cheap Latitude fares from BKK to Canada to a new thread.
The community has asked the moderators to have fewer long threads, and more threads that are specific in nature. To that end, we are trying to keep this thread focused on mileage runs, not a general discussion of cheap fares/sales on AC.
While cheap fares may be appealing for mileage running purposes, if there isn't a specific mileage running context to your posts (e.g. you're using this fare to MR from 35K to 50K, or the fare offers an insanely low cpm and tell us how many miles it earns, etc), please consider posting in a different thread. For example, if you've found a great deal, post it in a new thread, then post here about how you're using it for your MR goals.
This ensures that members who are interested in good fare deals but don't visit the mileage run thread will still see them, and help those who are interested in mileage running stay more focused on that subject in this thread.
Or, if someone has a thought on how better to organize information relating to mileage runs, feel free to contact the moderators with suggestions.
Thanks,
Adam Smith
AC Forum Co-Moderator
The community has asked the moderators to have fewer long threads, and more threads that are specific in nature. To that end, we are trying to keep this thread focused on mileage runs, not a general discussion of cheap fares/sales on AC.
While cheap fares may be appealing for mileage running purposes, if there isn't a specific mileage running context to your posts (e.g. you're using this fare to MR from 35K to 50K, or the fare offers an insanely low cpm and tell us how many miles it earns, etc), please consider posting in a different thread. For example, if you've found a great deal, post it in a new thread, then post here about how you're using it for your MR goals.
This ensures that members who are interested in good fare deals but don't visit the mileage run thread will still see them, and help those who are interested in mileage running stay more focused on that subject in this thread.
Or, if someone has a thought on how better to organize information relating to mileage runs, feel free to contact the moderators with suggestions.
Thanks,
Adam Smith
AC Forum Co-Moderator
Mar 9, 2022, 8:03 pm
#68
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: YSC (and all its regularly scheduled flights)
Posts: 2,514
For example, if you've found a great deal, post it in a new thread, then post here about how you're using it for your MR goals.
This ensures that members who are interested in good fare deals but don't visit the mileage run thread will still see them, and help those who are interested in mileage running stay more focused on that subject in this thread.
Or, if someone has a thought on how better to organize information relating to mileage runs, feel free to contact the moderators with suggestions.
Thanks,
Adam Smith
AC Forum Co-Moderator
This ensures that members who are interested in good fare deals but don't visit the mileage run thread will still see them, and help those who are interested in mileage running stay more focused on that subject in this thread.
Or, if someone has a thought on how better to organize information relating to mileage runs, feel free to contact the moderators with suggestions.
Thanks,
Adam Smith
AC Forum Co-Moderator
Mar 9, 2022, 8:36 pm
#69
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Perhaps there could be a couple of threads similar to the Premium Fare Deals forum, but specific to AC flights. There I think it is PY, J and F there, but not sure if that is the best configuration here.
I don't think AC-specific deals like this come up very often. I think a thread for each is reasonable.
Mar 9, 2022, 8:40 pm
#70
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: YSC (and all its regularly scheduled flights)
Posts: 2,514
Apr 4, 2022, 6:44 am
#71
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: YVR
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Posts: 2,132
Anyone want to join me for a totally pointless run to EZE? Heading down Apr 18 and heading back Apr 21. Snagged a good P fare, and for me this was a cheap way to lock in another year of SE.
Apr 4, 2022, 8:17 am
#72
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: AC 50K, WS Gold, MB Titanium, National EE, UA Silver
Posts: 237
I can't seem to find any particularly cheap fares for that date. Do you mind sharing how much you paid?
Apr 4, 2022, 8:22 am
#73
Apr 4, 2022, 9:25 am
#75
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Location: YYZ
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