Mileage run needed
Sep 28, 2005, 11:21 am
#1
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Mileage run needed
Think I may need a milage run of around 8k to reach super elite for next year. If anyone has suggestions...and if anyone has good ability to calculate miles:
My remaining flights are as follows and I am currently at 60973:
one flight to be credited: FRA-YYZ in J on Sept 24
Upcoming Planned:
Spt 29 - YYZ -YVR - I class
YVR-YYC - I class
Oct 1 - YYC - YYZ - I class
Oct 26 - YYZ-LHR - J class
Oct 29 - LHR - YYZ - J class
Nov 3 - YYZ-LAX - I class
Nov 6 - LAX-SFO - Economy Plus
Nov 8 - SFO - YYZ - I class
Nov - 18 - YYZ-YUL - tango Plus
Nov 20 - YUL-YYZ - tango plus
Nov 25 - YYZ-YVR-YYJ - I class
Nov 26 - YYJ-YVR-YYZ - I class
Any suggestions?
Thanks Jay
My remaining flights are as follows and I am currently at 60973:
one flight to be credited: FRA-YYZ in J on Sept 24
Upcoming Planned:
Spt 29 - YYZ -YVR - I class
YVR-YYC - I class
Oct 1 - YYC - YYZ - I class
Oct 26 - YYZ-LHR - J class
Oct 29 - LHR - YYZ - J class
Nov 3 - YYZ-LAX - I class
Nov 6 - LAX-SFO - Economy Plus
Nov 8 - SFO - YYZ - I class
Nov - 18 - YYZ-YUL - tango Plus
Nov 20 - YUL-YYZ - tango plus
Nov 25 - YYZ-YVR-YYJ - I class
Nov 26 - YYJ-YVR-YYZ - I class
Any suggestions?
Thanks Jay
Sep 28, 2005, 11:56 am
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Download the Star Alliance schedule http://www.staralliance.com/star_all...e/main_10.html All the mileages you need are there (accurate +/- 1%). Refer to the aircanada.com web site for up to date rules on status mile bonuses
Sep 28, 2005, 12:44 pm
#3
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I think he knows what mileage he's going to get on the flts posted. He's loking for advice on how to achieve the other 8 K.
First of all on his SFO/YYZ flts he should go through YVR or YYC and get the additional mileage on those extra flts and then do a quick a quickk YUL/LHR flt in november when prices are very low.
First of all on his SFO/YYZ flts he should go through YVR or YYC and get the additional mileage on those extra flts and then do a quick a quickk YUL/LHR flt in november when prices are very low.
Sep 28, 2005, 12:58 pm
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Welcome to FlyerTalk nb27boyyul:
We actually have a dedicated forum devoted exclusively to the topic of mileage runs and I'm positive that there are other members who can assist you with this type of advice. You might want to hang around there as well.
P.S. FlyerTalk is arranged into several mini topic forums designed to help our members with specific issues such as mileage runs, general travel topics, travel technology, travel with children, etc. You'll find these specialty forums a great asset when wanting to add to your personal travel knowledge.
Good luck on the SE challenge. From those I know, it's worth the effort.
We actually have a dedicated forum devoted exclusively to the topic of mileage runs and I'm positive that there are other members who can assist you with this type of advice. You might want to hang around there as well.
P.S. FlyerTalk is arranged into several mini topic forums designed to help our members with specific issues such as mileage runs, general travel topics, travel technology, travel with children, etc. You'll find these specialty forums a great asset when wanting to add to your personal travel knowledge.
Good luck on the SE challenge. From those I know, it's worth the effort.
Last edited by Randy Petersen; Sep 28, 2005 at 3:08 pm
Sep 28, 2005, 1:12 pm
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Hi Jay,
Watch the thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=476974 -- it's someone else who's also looking to get 8k miles-- they're Toronto-based but considering flights from BUF. One can earn 8k miles in one weekend on a domestic ticket from BUF-- I'll give it a little time to see if someone else can come up with the methodology. I used this very example (max domestic from BUF) for another Toronto flyer during a Mileage Run seminar earlier this month--- I'm waiting to see if someone else will post with ideas first.
Watch the thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=476974 -- it's someone else who's also looking to get 8k miles-- they're Toronto-based but considering flights from BUF. One can earn 8k miles in one weekend on a domestic ticket from BUF-- I'll give it a little time to see if someone else can come up with the methodology. I used this very example (max domestic from BUF) for another Toronto flyer during a Mileage Run seminar earlier this month--- I'm waiting to see if someone else will post with ideas first.
Sep 28, 2005, 7:33 pm
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.... with my post above, I was alluding to a (packed) 2 day weekend US domestic that would run you about $250. Just for comparison sake.
I'll post details in the next day if nobody else does.
I'll post details in the next day if nobody else does.
Sep 28, 2005, 7:48 pm
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YYZ-LHR this fall for $625 all in on AC ($418 before taxes and fees) - no need to stay a week, gives you a quick 7,000 miles. If you go via YUL you will get almost $8,000 but will have to pay more in fuel surcharge.
Sep 28, 2005, 10:16 pm
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A BUF-IAD-JFK-SFO-LAX-ONT-LAX-SFO-JFK-IAD-BUF on UA will yield 9172 miles. Plus the JFK-SFO flights are p.s. service. Right now this run will set you back less than $300. If you are willing, you can do a red-eye turnaround.
Last edited by evdog19; Sep 28, 2005 at 10:19 pm Reason: can't spell
Sep 28, 2005, 10:31 pm
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Originally Posted by Tax Dude
Just a caution: The $418 YYZ-LHR is an "N" fare so no status miles AFAIK.
N fare is still good for status miles int'l.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showp...75&postcount=3
Sep 28, 2005, 10:34 pm
#13
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Originally Posted by Viajero Joven
.... with my post above, I was alluding to a (packed) 2 day weekend US domestic that would run you about $250. Just for comparison sake.
I'll post details in the next day if nobody else does.
I'll post details in the next day if nobody else does.
Sep 28, 2005, 10:38 pm
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Originally Posted by evdog19
A BUF-IAD-JFK-SFO-LAX-ONT-LAX-SFO-JFK-IAD-BUF on UA will yield 9172 miles. Plus the JFK-SFO flights are p.s. service. Right now this run will set you back less than $300. If you are willing, you can do a red-eye turnaround.
i'm new to this and wondering how to run these complex routes using the ITA software. Any help is appreciated.
Sep 29, 2005, 1:03 am
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Originally Posted by evdog19
A BUF-IAD-JFK-SFO-LAX-ONT-LAX-SFO-JFK-IAD-BUF on UA will yield 9172 miles. Plus the JFK-SFO flights are p.s. service. Right now this run will set you back less than $300. If you are willing, you can do a red-eye turnaround.