A little help please...
Nov 25, 2008 | 1:42 pm
#1
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A little help please...
I am trying to get gold by the end of the year, and I need 5600 more miles.
I am booked on a flight (Alaska) later this week, and plan on using my Continental FF #.
The flight is 2000 miles (for easy math), and I am in first class (full fare), and I am currently a silver elite.
How many miles will I accrue on this trip?
Thanks in advance for your math help.
PS the miles calculator on Continental's web site does not work.
I am booked on a flight (Alaska) later this week, and plan on using my Continental FF #.
The flight is 2000 miles (for easy math), and I am in first class (full fare), and I am currently a silver elite.
How many miles will I accrue on this trip?
Thanks in advance for your math help.
PS the miles calculator on Continental's web site does not work.
Nov 25, 2008 | 1:45 pm
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You will get 150% EQMs for the full fare first.
2000 actual miles = 3000 EQMs
So if it is 2000 *each way* you're lookin' good.
But count up those miles exactly .......numerous discussions recently on how "continental just ain't gonna give you elite staus if you come up a few miles short".
If you post actual details some math wiz here will calcualte it out and give you best options.
2000 actual miles = 3000 EQMs
So if it is 2000 *each way* you're lookin' good.
But count up those miles exactly .......numerous discussions recently on how "continental just ain't gonna give you elite staus if you come up a few miles short".
If you post actual details some math wiz here will calcualte it out and give you best options.
Nov 25, 2008 | 1:45 pm
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2,000 miles = 3,000 EQMs with the 50% first class bonus.
http://www.continental.com/CMS/en-US...aspx?ItemId=66
http://www.continental.com/CMS/en-US...aspx?ItemId=66
Nov 25, 2008 | 1:58 pm
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Thanks for the quick replies.
Do I get additional miles for the Silver Elite bonus???
Do I get additional miles for the Silver Elite bonus???
Nov 25, 2008 | 2:03 pm
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Nov 25, 2008 | 2:04 pm
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Nov 25, 2008 | 2:29 pm
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I am trying to get gold by the end of the year, and I need 5600 more miles.
I am booked on a flight (Alaska) later this week, and plan on using my Continental FF #.
The flight is 2000 miles (for easy math), and I am in first class (full fare), and I am currently a silver elite.
How many miles will I accrue on this trip?
Thanks in advance for your math help.
PS the miles calculator on Continental's web site does not work.
I am booked on a flight (Alaska) later this week, and plan on using my Continental FF #.
The flight is 2000 miles (for easy math), and I am in first class (full fare), and I am currently a silver elite.
How many miles will I accrue on this trip?
Thanks in advance for your math help.
PS the miles calculator on Continental's web site does not work.
Where are you located. I have found some great fares of $198 r/t same day return from PHL-IAH-SNA/ONT/SAN/SEA
Nov 25, 2008 | 2:41 pm
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Nov 25, 2008 | 2:58 pm
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Nov 25, 2008 | 4:21 pm
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I need another 17500 miles for plat and would like ideas on a cheap mileage run... Thanks..
Nov 25, 2008 | 5:38 pm
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The PHL-west coast are probably the cheapest right now. I am doing a 10500 MR next weekend for about $500 to get to plat. To add some miles I added iah-aus to my flts.
Nov 26, 2008 | 3:18 am
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I am in SW Ohio, so I could do CMH, DAY, CVG, or even IND. I think, however, that I may have one more business trip that will put me over the limit.
Thanks for all the help!
Thanks for all the help!
Nov 26, 2008 | 3:50 am
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Nov 26, 2008 | 9:28 am
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PHL is the key to amazing pricing and MRs, as all of the flights route through IAH on their way west. Although sometimes, the flights go PHL-CLE, which really does not do anything for miles.