Advice on MR?
Oct 28, 2013, 1:09 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: JNU
Programs: AS MVPG; AAdvantage;Delta Silver
Posts: 89
Advice on MR?
Hi! It's that time again, and I'm weighing the possibility of a MR to move up to MVPG. I missed it last year, and I miss it! This year, I'll really need the perks of MVPG, notable the lack of change fare fees and the great service line.
I'll need a lot of miles: 15,058
I'm JNU based, but will be in SEA in Nov..
Considering a SEA-BOS, BOS-LAX, LAX-SEA (double EQM segment at 954 miles) for 6999 EQM.
And then I'd need another 9,057 EQM....
But I'd rather go somewhere warm! Maybe it's just unattainable....
I'd greatly appreciate your ideas.
Sue
I'll need a lot of miles: 15,058
I'm JNU based, but will be in SEA in Nov..
Considering a SEA-BOS, BOS-LAX, LAX-SEA (double EQM segment at 954 miles) for 6999 EQM.
And then I'd need another 9,057 EQM....
But I'd rather go somewhere warm! Maybe it's just unattainable....
I'd greatly appreciate your ideas.
Sue
Oct 28, 2013, 3:07 pm
#7
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
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I was looking at trying to do multiple SEA-LAX trips in a weekend in 2014, especially with the fare being so low (around $80 each way) on certain day, including Saturdays....it's been tough trying to get more than 2 roundtrips done in a day and even that is a challenge when the fare isn't available for hours after you arrive.
Oct 28, 2013, 5:09 pm
#8
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: AS MVPG, CO, NW(now DL), Flying Blue
Posts: 6,554
granted I have a week to do it in(or a whole month for that matter...on furlough for a month) so was quite flexible with the days and flights so its mid week and not peak travel days like Sundays, Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays like most people have to do mileage runs on. And the first week of December had some great dealsCould be a bit late to score cheap MR now with the PFD sales ending
Last edited by ANC; Oct 28, 2013 at 5:14 pm
Oct 28, 2013, 9:50 pm
#9
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: AS 75k, SPG Plat, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 394
Hi! It's that time again, and I'm weighing the possibility of a MR to move up to MVPG. I missed it last year, and I miss it! This year, I'll really need the perks of MVPG, notable the lack of change fare fees and the great service line.
I'll need a lot of miles: 15,058
I'm JNU based, but will be in SEA in Nov..
Considering a SEA-BOS, BOS-LAX, LAX-SEA (double EQM segment at 954 miles) for 6999 EQM.
And then I'd need another 9,057 EQM....
But I'd rather go somewhere warm! Maybe it's just unattainable....
I'd greatly appreciate your ideas.
Sue
I'll need a lot of miles: 15,058
I'm JNU based, but will be in SEA in Nov..
Considering a SEA-BOS, BOS-LAX, LAX-SEA (double EQM segment at 954 miles) for 6999 EQM.
And then I'd need another 9,057 EQM....
But I'd rather go somewhere warm! Maybe it's just unattainable....
I'd greatly appreciate your ideas.
Sue
Oct 28, 2013, 9:51 pm
#10
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: AS 75K, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 80
I was able to find SEA-BOS-SEA-SAT-SEA in 24 hrs (fri night-sat night) for about $500 to secure gold for next year.
Turns out thanks to the DEQM for SEA - OAK,SFO,SJC i wont need the Sea-SAT Rt.
But hey should be an interesting way to spend 24 hours, first mileage run i have ever tried.
Turns out thanks to the DEQM for SEA - OAK,SFO,SJC i wont need the Sea-SAT Rt.
But hey should be an interesting way to spend 24 hours, first mileage run i have ever tried.
Oct 29, 2013, 8:10 am
#11
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
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Depends on whether OP's EQMs this year have been AS only or including partners.
I personally would book as many 2014 trips as possible before 12/31/13. 50% of MVPG in 2 months to get 1 year worth of status vs lock in at least MVP through end of 2015
I personally would book as many 2014 trips as possible before 12/31/13. 50% of MVPG in 2 months to get 1 year worth of status vs lock in at least MVP through end of 2015
Last edited by CDKing; Oct 29, 2013 at 8:16 am