How to get maximum EQMs to Shanghai?
Feb 24, 2005 | 9:50 am
#1
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How to get maximum EQMs to Shanghai?
I'll be going from CLE-PVG from approximately April 1-9. I'd like to fly most of the way there on CO to maximize EQMs ... say CLE-EWR-NRT-PVG (with that last leg on ANA). Expedia prices this at $930, but there seems to be no way to do this on CO.com, unless I break it into CLE-EWR-NRT ($895) on CO.com plus NRT-PVG on Expedia ($762), for a total of $1,657!
I'd like to get as many EQMs at 100% as possible, but maybe that's impossible on a cheap fare like this? Or is there something that I'm missing?
Any help is appreciated.
I'd like to get as many EQMs at 100% as possible, but maybe that's impossible on a cheap fare like this? Or is there something that I'm missing?
Any help is appreciated.
Feb 24, 2005 | 9:59 am
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Originally Posted by Paul19
I'll be going from CLE-PVG from approximately April 1-9. I'd like to fly most of the way there on CO to maximize EQMs ... say CLE-EWR-NRT-PVG (with that last leg on ANA). Expedia prices this at $930, but there seems to be no way to do this on CO.com, unless I break it into CLE-EWR-NRT ($895) on CO.com plus NRT-PVG on Expedia ($762), for a total of $1,657!
I'd like to get as many EQMs at 100% as possible, but maybe that's impossible on a cheap fare like this? Or is there something that I'm missing?
Any help is appreciated.
I'd like to get as many EQMs at 100% as possible, but maybe that's impossible on a cheap fare like this? Or is there something that I'm missing?
Any help is appreciated.
Last edited by MBM3; Feb 24, 2005 at 10:20 am
Feb 24, 2005 | 10:27 am
#3
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Location: CLE
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NW has flights available under a Q fare for $925.02 at www.nwa.com. This will allow you to earn full EQMs for the entire trip instead of just to Japan.
You might be able to play around with CAK, ERI or TOL to increase segments and add an additional 1000 EQMs to the trip.
You might be able to play around with CAK, ERI or TOL to increase segments and add an additional 1000 EQMs to the trip.
Feb 24, 2005 | 11:54 am
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You can try calling CO and they may be able to book the ANA portion for you. I've done this before (booked non CO or partner flights) and the fare codes qualified for 100% EQM. Also, I did the same trip from Newark and used Expedia or Travelocity (forgot which) and the fare code qualified for 100% EQM on the CO parts.
Feb 24, 2005 | 12:41 pm
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You will best off on NW. CLE-DTW/MSP-NRT-PVG. Book in Q and you will get full EQMs. Also - look for the A330 to NRT - better IFE.
Feb 24, 2005 | 3:13 pm
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The Flying Dutchman
You may want to consider KLM. Full EQM credit on any class and the fly non-stop into PVG from AMS.
Feb 24, 2005 | 3:15 pm
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Originally Posted by J.Edward
You may want to consider KLM. Full EQM credit on any class and the fly non-stop into PVG from AMS.
Feb 24, 2005 | 8:03 pm
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Thanks, all, great ideas ... I'll start checking them out!
-Paul
-Paul