Share good fares for the 2011-12 DEQAA promotion
Dec 22, 2011, 12:51 pm
#106
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Unless it has changed, Q bucket for the international segments to Asia, et. al. is not upgradable with an E-VIP. (see EXP Guide at 14). The Q segment domestically is upgradeable complimentary or through 500 mile certs without the E-VIP as an EXP (Id. at 15). Subject to revisions.
Stand by for an upgrade works too, in good cases.
Spock Seat.
Dec 22, 2011, 1:15 pm
#107
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http://www.aa.com/content/images/AAd...tinumGuide.pdf
Unless it has changed, Q bucket for the international segments to Asia, et. al. is not upgradable with an E-VIP. (see EXP Guide at 14). The Q segment domestically is upgradeable complimentary or through 500 mile certs without the E-VIP as an EXP (Id. at 15). Subject to revisions.
Stand by for an upgrade works too, in good cases.
Spock Seat.
Unless it has changed, Q bucket for the international segments to Asia, et. al. is not upgradable with an E-VIP. (see EXP Guide at 14). The Q segment domestically is upgradeable complimentary or through 500 mile certs without the E-VIP as an EXP (Id. at 15). Subject to revisions.
Stand by for an upgrade works too, in good cases.
Spock Seat.
Dec 22, 2011, 2:19 pm
#108
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,172
JFK-LAX-NRT-LAX-DFW-LHR-RDU-LGA $1361 a.i. Using gift cards OOP = $1225
Total potential eqms w/bonus 47338.
My gain will be 43156 as the last two segments will be flown in February
Not a great cpm (2.8) but than again Tokyo and London
Each and every one of you needs to hope my SWU clears for the middle segment and my friend is able to get me an EPL ticket while in London.
Total potential eqms w/bonus 47338.
My gain will be 43156 as the last two segments will be flown in February
Not a great cpm (2.8) but than again Tokyo and London
Each and every one of you needs to hope my SWU clears for the middle segment and my friend is able to get me an EPL ticket while in London.
Dec 22, 2011, 2:56 pm
#109
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Join Date: Jan 2000
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Just kidding. True, forgot APD and it is another cost that I will readily absorb. Still beats the cost for tickets purchased separately. If going to Tokyo only then the London add-on even with APD is only a few hundred dollars more.
Dec 22, 2011, 3:08 pm
#110
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Location: London, England
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http://www.aa.com/content/images/AAd...tinumGuide.pdf
Unless it has changed, Q bucket for the international segments to Asia, et. al. is not upgradable with an E-VIP. (see EXP Guide at 14). The Q segment domestically is upgradeable complimentary or through 500 mile certs without the E-VIP as an EXP (Id. at 15). Subject to revisions.
Unless it has changed, Q bucket for the international segments to Asia, et. al. is not upgradable with an E-VIP. (see EXP Guide at 14). The Q segment domestically is upgradeable complimentary or through 500 mile certs without the E-VIP as an EXP (Id. at 15). Subject to revisions.
Dec 22, 2011, 4:22 pm
#111
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Dec 22, 2011, 6:17 pm
#112
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Share the good fares. There is another thread about T & C of the DEQ promotion and another about using EVIPs.
Dec 22, 2011, 6:54 pm
#113
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,172
I am not a mileage runner but a vacationer. Afterall would not a true mileage runner suck it up and stay in coach.
Just kidding. True, forgot APD and it is another cost that I will readily absorb. Still beats the cost for tickets purchased separately. If going to Tokyo only then the London add-on even with APD is only a few hundred dollars more.
Just kidding. True, forgot APD and it is another cost that I will readily absorb. Still beats the cost for tickets purchased separately. If going to Tokyo only then the London add-on even with APD is only a few hundred dollars more.
Dec 22, 2011, 7:04 pm
#114
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New York
Programs: AA EXP 1.0mm, not sure where I am with hotels these days
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That is the 2007 EXP Benefits guide; indeed it has changed since then. Taking a look at the 2011 EXP Benefits guide reveals the current, accurate information, which is that there are no fare class restrictions for the use of SWUs.
Last edited by george 3; Dec 22, 2011 at 7:05 pm Reason: typo
Dec 22, 2011, 7:10 pm
#115
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Marginally on topic - as I read through suggested itineraries, the closer you get to $.02cpeqm the better. But generally what do mile junkies consider the ceiling where it's not really worth it? $0.35 per cpeqm? As an example, JFK -SFO - JFK in mid Jan is not a stressful run, fare is $298 rt before taxes and with the double, it's something like $0.288. Guidance appreciated.
Dec 22, 2011, 8:30 pm
#116
Join Date: Dec 2010
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This is a good fare
Marginally on topic - as I read through suggested itineraries, the closer you get to $.02cpeqm the better. But generally what do mile junkies consider the ceiling where it's not really worth it? $0.35 per cpeqm? As an example, JFK -SFO - JFK in mid Jan is not a stressful run, fare is $298 rt before taxes and with the double, it's something like $0.288. Guidance appreciated.
You can even stretch this further if you can manage a BOS-LAX-PHX/SFO routing. But comes in at a good cpm alone in the 5.x cent range, and super cpm with the DEQM.
This fall it was difficult to get much that was below 6.0 cpm.
Dec 23, 2011, 7:53 am
#117
Join Date: Apr 2011
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This is a good fare I think, and currently available nearly every day of the week in mid to late January; books at about $330 for BOS-DFW-SFO/LAX if you are BOS based like I am.
You can even stretch this further if you can manage a BOS-LAX-PHX/SFO routing. But comes in at a good cpm alone in the 5.x cent range, and super cpm with the DEQM.
This fall it was difficult to get much that was below 6.0 cpm.
You can even stretch this further if you can manage a BOS-LAX-PHX/SFO routing. But comes in at a good cpm alone in the 5.x cent range, and super cpm with the DEQM.
This fall it was difficult to get much that was below 6.0 cpm.
Dec 23, 2011, 11:18 am
#118
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I bought O JFK-LHR-AMS-LHR-JFK in Feb and was upgraded on the last leg to C thru an SWU when making and paying for the itinerary with the EXP desk. Waiting to hear about the first leg upgrade. I'm new at following this and I believe "O" is the deep discount fare code. Please correct if I'm incorrect.
Dec 23, 2011, 11:32 am
#119
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Has anyone found any PVG fares that don't require a 5-6 night minimum? Or any Asia routes? The cheapest PVG fares used to be a 3 day stay. Now the 3-day fare is around $1300.
Dec 23, 2011, 12:33 pm
#120
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It's Back! DCA-LAX 12,178 EQM $300.80/2.47cpeqm
Disclaimer: CA, IL or TX resident
Now $10 less each way!
Route DCA-DFW-LAX-DFW-DCA. Same day turn around/Leave 7:00AM return 11:00PM
Of course cpeqm are even lower with GC
Now $10 less each way!
Route DCA-DFW-LAX-DFW-DCA. Same day turn around/Leave 7:00AM return 11:00PM
Of course cpeqm are even lower with GC
Last edited by 236Dakota; Dec 23, 2011 at 1:52 pm Reason: Edited per TrojanHorse