Mileage/status run opportunity out of San Juan
Sep 25, 2017, 7:13 pm
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Who said mileage runs have to be instant turnaround? Plenty of people spend some time at their MR destination. My employer gives 2 weeks/year off for volunteer work. I often make a trip out of it. If I hadn't already used it this year, and needed a mileage run anyway, I'd certainly consider combining a mileage-run worthy fare to SJU with a week or two of volunteer work.
Sep 25, 2017, 7:13 pm
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Sep 25, 2017, 7:18 pm
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It's so sad to see what has happened to Puerto Rico. San Juan has been my go-to destination for MQM runs for a while now. I can usually find $350-$400 fares from SFO which net me about 8000 MQMs. I have enjoyed spending a day or two on the beach and checking out old San Juan. I had been scheduled to do a run yesterday, but, of course, I canceled.
I hope the island begins to recover soon. I wonder if it would make any sense to schedule a trip in a month or so... Otherwise, I need to find another good destination for an MQM run from SFO.
I hope the island begins to recover soon. I wonder if it would make any sense to schedule a trip in a month or so... Otherwise, I need to find another good destination for an MQM run from SFO.
In a word, yes. Much of the island won't have power for months. 80% of their crops were destroyed. It is a developing humanitarian crisis. Harvey may end up being more expensive, but in terms of impact on human lives, Irma was immeasurably worse.
Sep 25, 2017, 7:23 pm
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As far as a mileage run goes, for me, the flights DL.com is offering from ATL/SJU are on a B739. Even if I WANTED to go there, the B739 would be a no-go for me.
If they subbed a B744, like they did in Florida, I'd hafto think about it - - sorry to say.
If they subbed a B744, like they did in Florida, I'd hafto think about it - - sorry to say.
Sep 25, 2017, 7:43 pm
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