Need mileage run of 5000 miles out of PHX
Nov 12, 2023, 10:19 am
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Nov 12, 2023, 11:26 am
#4
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PHX-JFK is 2,150 mi one way, and PHX-BOS is 2,300 mi one way, so both of them will not work for the non-stops (or even most one-stops) unless you buy first class. However, PHX-SEA-ANC R/T would get you 5,000 miles in main/C+.
Nov 12, 2023, 12:09 pm
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With 500 MQM minimums, there are options to both JFK and especially BOS that would work from PHX for achieving 2,500 MQMs each way in Main. OP could even do PHX-JFK-BOS each way and get the 5K MQMs needed.
Nov 12, 2023, 12:19 pm
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Welcome to FT. In this day and age there is no reason to spend money to gain Platinum over Gold. The benefits are just not there as there is a bloat of medallions that will get UG beforehand. The other benefits are on pair with gold.
Nov 12, 2023, 12:24 pm
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Disagree. PM status comes with C+ at booking (technically an "upgrade" but generally as long as there are open C+ seats, one can "upgrade" to C+). GM does not come with this benefit (can only get C+ at 72 hours, which often means just middle seats being left, if any at all). PM also comes with RUCs as a choice benefit which are now much easier to use. I'm not saying I'd spent a couple thousand dollars chasing PM. But one transcon mileage run? Might well be worth it for many.
Nov 12, 2023, 12:32 pm
#8
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Disagree. PM status comes with C+ at booking (technically an "upgrade" but generally as long as there are open C+ seats, one can "upgrade" to C+). GM does not come with this benefit (can only get C+ at 72 hours, which often means just middle seats being left, if any at all). PM also comes with RUCs as a choice benefit which are now much easier to use. I'm not saying I'd spent a couple thousand dollars chasing PM. But one transcon mileage run? Might well be worth it for many.
Nov 12, 2023, 12:35 pm
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It's that time of year again, it seems. Requests for help planning DL Mileage Runs belong in DL/Sky Team: 2023 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Nov 12, 2023, 12:38 pm
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I've seen C+ price out at $100-$200 more EACH WAY over Main Cabin just for domestic flights. At these premiums, it doesn't take more than a couple round trips (or maybe even one round-trip) before you're spending more on C+ seats than you would have on one mileage run to get up to PM status. Add in the value of RUCs and being able to clear up to F - that's easily another several hundred in value there too.
Nov 12, 2023, 6:01 pm
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Disagree. PM status comes with C+ at booking (technically an "upgrade" but generally as long as there are open C+ seats, one can "upgrade" to C+). GM does not come with this benefit (can only get C+ at 72 hours, which often means just middle seats being left, if any at all). PM also comes with RUCs as a choice benefit which are now much easier to use. I'm not saying I'd spent a couple thousand dollars chasing PM. But one transcon mileage run? Might well be worth it for many.
Nov 12, 2023, 10:02 pm
#13
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I've seen C+ price out at $100-$200 more EACH WAY over Main Cabin just for domestic flights. At these premiums, it doesn't take more than a couple round trips (or maybe even one round-trip) before you're spending more on C+ seats than you would have on one mileage run to get up to PM status. Add in the value of RUCs and being able to clear up to F - that's easily another several hundred in value there too.
Nov 13, 2023, 12:33 am
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Except DL doesn't fly PHX-PBI 
PHX-MCO/RSW Main fares are $20 cheaper roundtrip than PBI ($327 vs $347). Google Flights in map view is useful for finding cheaper fares. MSP, DTW, LAX, and JFK routings to MCO/RSW are all over 2500 miles each way. While JFK routings are more miles, it will likely be more challenging to find married segment inventory in lower fare classes with JFK routings and MSP and DTW routings will likely be cheaper in most cases. You can either do an immediate turn with a red-eye from PHX or something like following with overnight stay in MCO.
PHX-MCO/RSW Main fares are $20 cheaper roundtrip than PBI ($327 vs $347). Google Flights in map view is useful for finding cheaper fares. MSP, DTW, LAX, and JFK routings to MCO/RSW are all over 2500 miles each way. While JFK routings are more miles, it will likely be more challenging to find married segment inventory in lower fare classes with JFK routings and MSP and DTW routings will likely be cheaper in most cases. You can either do an immediate turn with a red-eye from PHX or something like following with overnight stay in MCO.
Last edited by xliioper; Nov 13, 2023 at 9:17 am