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
Apr 4, 2022, 9:37 am
#77
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,132
Interesting option to just get off the plane and then go right back on. I have no experience with this as I’ve never done MRs. how does this work? Do I need to go through immigration and hope I don’t get held up? Or can I just stand at the gate and wait the hour before boarding?
Apr 4, 2022, 9:45 am
#78
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE, Hilton Gold, Golf Canada Top 3%
Posts: 188
Here is what I was able to find for a MR from YYC to EZE
YYC YUL GRU EZE Apr 18 1230 - 1425+1 $762 PE
EZE GRU YUL YYC Apr 19 1630 - 1057+1 $794 PE
Similar prices on April 15 to turn around on April 16 (home on 17th)
Apr 4, 2022, 10:22 am
#79
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYJ
Programs: AC SE*MM, Bonvoy LT Plat, HH Gold, National EE, Sixt Plat, Hz 5*
Posts: 2,438
I'm definitely interested in going to EZE. I would however like to go outside of the airport for some steak and wine.
GRU could work for me as well, I could maybe visit a potential customer out there...
GRU could work for me as well, I could maybe visit a potential customer out there...
Apr 4, 2022, 10:28 am
#80
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
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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: 16,774
Interesting option to just get off the plane and then go right back on. I have no experience with this as I’ve never done MRs. how does this work? Do I need to go through immigration and hope I don’t get held up? Or can I just stand at the gate and wait the hour before boarding?
But if you're going to another country, it's quite common to have to at least go through security, even if avoiding customs. A quick Googling suggests EZE does have ITI transit with no need to go through customs, but unclear whether it's necessary to go through security. That would be a question for another forum on FT...
Apr 4, 2022, 10:42 am
#81
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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: 44,331
In my experience it's pretty rare to do an international MR without needing to go through security. But the turn times on the aircraft are long enough that you should still have time for a shower and a meal before they even call zone 1.
Apr 4, 2022, 11:01 am
#82
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YOW
Programs: AC SE, FOTSG Platinum
Posts: 5,728
Apr 4, 2022, 11:13 am
#83
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,132
I really wish I could adjust my dates, but missing the entire long weekend with my kids is a non-option for me.
But man would that have been fun.
Apr 4, 2022, 11:25 am
#84
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: 6,232
Apr 4, 2022, 3:50 pm
#85
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YLW
Programs: AC- SE100 1MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, National Executive, Nexus/GE
Posts: 4,309
April 18th? What time and from where?
I am flying in from HNL on the 18th into YOW and schedule to arrive at 09:30
Apr 4, 2022, 3:56 pm
#86
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YLW
Programs: AC- SE100 1MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, National Executive, Nexus/GE
Posts: 4,309
Yes you can just get off the plane and stand by the gate...At least thats how it was in YYZ and LAS the last couple of times i did a MR.
Here is what I was able to find for a MR from YYC to EZE
YYC YUL GRU EZE Apr 18 1230 - 1425+1 $762 PE
EZE GRU YUL YYC Apr 19 1630 - 1057+1 $794 PE
Similar prices on April 15 to turn around on April 16 (home on 17th)
Here is what I was able to find for a MR from YYC to EZE
YYC YUL GRU EZE Apr 18 1230 - 1425+1 $762 PE
EZE GRU YUL YYC Apr 19 1630 - 1057+1 $794 PE
Similar prices on April 15 to turn around on April 16 (home on 17th)
April 18th YOW-YYZ-GRU-EZE $761 PE
April 19th EZE-GRU-YUL-YOW $784 PE
Apr 4, 2022, 5:32 pm
#87
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE, Hilton Gold, Golf Canada Top 3%
Posts: 188
Booked my backup plan in the event my wife doesn't want to go Vegas at Easter. This would be more beneficial in the long run for the entire family to travel as it would bump me up to 75K .
April 15 YYC YUL GRU EZE
April 16 EZE GRU YUL YYC
I thought using eUps YYC YUL would be 2 credits but the chart and website says 4. Reason I thought 2 is that its booking class B but there isn't a PE class B. Do they not use the Latitude B chart to figure out the eUps needed if someone books PE in a mixed cabin??
April 15 YYC YUL GRU EZE
April 16 EZE GRU YUL YYC
I thought using eUps YYC YUL would be 2 credits but the chart and website says 4. Reason I thought 2 is that its booking class B but there isn't a PE class B. Do they not use the Latitude B chart to figure out the eUps needed if someone books PE in a mixed cabin??
Apr 4, 2022, 5:46 pm
#88
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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: 44,331
Booked my backup plan in the event my wife doesn't want to go Vegas at Easter. This would be more beneficial in the long run for the entire family to travel as it would bump me up to 75K .
April 15 YYC YUL GRU EZE
April 16 EZE GRU YUL YYC
I thought using eUps YYC YUL would be 2 credits but the chart and website says 4. Reason I thought 2 is that its booking class B but there isn't a PE class B. Do they not use the Latitude B chart to figure out the eUps needed if someone books PE in a mixed cabin??
April 15 YYC YUL GRU EZE
April 16 EZE GRU YUL YYC
I thought using eUps YYC YUL would be 2 credits but the chart and website says 4. Reason I thought 2 is that its booking class B but there isn't a PE class B. Do they not use the Latitude B chart to figure out the eUps needed if someone books PE in a mixed cabin??
Apr 4, 2022, 6:27 pm
#89
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan 75K, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,374
Apr 4, 2022, 7:22 pm
#90
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,132
Correctly trying to decide. Leaning toward staying but that means 2 nights as the fares for return on 20th are no good. Already booked for 21st return and I’ve got 10 penalty free hours left to decide.