Millage Run Help
Mar 7, 2016, 10:20 am
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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 $$. I have searched for this and have come up having to take multiple trips to get it done. Ideally, I would love to do it in a day or two and am flat out of ideas.
Kudos to anyone who has a suggestion that might fly (no pun intended).
Thanks in advance.
I figured that it wouldn't hurt to post this in the event anyone has some good advice.
I have until the end of March to complete a status match for GM. I still need either 7200 MQMs or 10 MQSs to maintain status through Feb 2017.
I am NYC based and would ideally love to knock this out for a) the least amount of time and b) the least amount of $$. 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.
Mar 7, 2016, 10:33 am
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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.
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.
Mar 7, 2016, 10:34 am
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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 $$. I have searched for this and have come up having to take multiple trips to get it done. Ideally, I would love to do it in a day or two and am flat out of ideas.
Kudos to anyone who has a suggestion that might fly (no pun intended).
Thanks in advance.
I figured that it wouldn't hurt to post this in the event anyone has some good advice.
I have until the end of March to complete a status match for GM. I still need either 7200 MQMs or 10 MQSs to maintain status through Feb 2017.
I am NYC based and would ideally love to knock this out for a) the least amount of time and b) the least amount of $$. 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.
Mar 7, 2016, 10:55 am
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Any domestic flight thoughts? I would prefer to keep cost down if possible.
Mar 7, 2016, 11:07 am
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Simple. FT threads on MRs. Look for "DL:" http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/mileage-run-deals-372/
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
Mar 7, 2016, 11:12 am
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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.
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.
Mar 7, 2016, 11:49 am
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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.
Mar 7, 2016, 12:34 pm
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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.
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.
Mar 8, 2016, 7:56 am
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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.
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.
Mar 8, 2016, 3:01 pm
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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.
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.
Mar 8, 2016, 8:37 pm
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