Millage Run Help
 

Hi Everyone

I figured that it wouldn't hurt to post this in the event anyone has some good advice.

I have until the end of March to complete a status match for GM. I still need either 7200 MQMs or 10 MQSs to maintain status through Feb 2017.

I am NYC based and would ideally love to knock this out for a) the least amount of time and b) the least amount of $$. I have searched for this and have come up having to take multiple trips to get it done. Ideally, I would love to do it in a day or two and am flat out of ideas.

Kudos to anyone who has a suggestion that might fly (no pun intended).

Thanks in advance.

JFK-CDG/AMS out and back, just over 3600 miles each way.
Or cheaply, LGA-BOS-AMS out on 3/19, returning via FRA on 3/21 -- $871.
Out and backs without a 1 night stay are much more expensive.
Check matrix.itasoftware.com.

Simple. FT threads on MRs. Look for "DL:" http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/mileage-run-deals-372/

Any domestic flight thoughts? I would prefer to keep cost down if possible.

Yes, lots of DL deals there. Have you looked lately ?

Your best bet might be international coach. Domestically, the only way your going to do it in one trip is to fly up front and I doubt your going to be able to do it for less than $871 out of JFK/LGA

For domestic look at ANC. I see JFK-MSP/SEA-ANC rt late March for $587. not the best MR ever at 8 cpm but you're right at 21 days from departure so the cheapest fares are gone.

You might also consider BUR or SJC but you'll need at least 2 connection each way to get to 7,200 MQMs.

Those three cities have been the place to start for me planning MR's out of NYC.

Yep. Going to Japan for 3CPM! :-)

Also consider reviewing https://www.google.com/flights/. If you have some dates in mind, just plug in your departure city (or NYC for all city airports), your departure/return dates, and filter to Delta/Skyteam to see what your options are. You can also adjust the max price you are willing to pay. Very handy site.

JFK-SJU has been really cheap lately, and often flies with empty seats in first.

Here's a cheap date for March 29th. You'd have most of the day in PR, so in addition to the MQMs, you'd get a day on the beach. :D

Found a reasonable solution. Will be flying mid-week NYC-LAX with a stopover each way. I make it out in the late afternoon and can have dinner with a friend. Then red-eye it back. All in F for about $860. The F nets +7500 MQMs and I knock it out in one domestic trip under 24 hours in time. Plus dinner in LA;)

Thanks to all for the advice.

BTW, for me, the 70b domestic baggage allowance is key as I travel with samples and over the course of the year, will save thousands in Fed-X/UPS or overweight fees. That plus the other perks that come with GM.

So all is good. Thanks for all who helped here. Always great advice.

If you were a gamer you could have even more fun. Look into LAX-SFO-JFK return with SDC, getting Delta One for the red-eye.

I'm doing the same for a long weekend and a slightly higher CPM for a fun weekend trip.

Shhhh, don't tell Bubbashow. ;)

true dat :D