How do I plan a segment run?
Oct 11, 2010 | 1:51 pm
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How do I plan a segment run?
I'm a United Premier Exec and want to keep my status for next year. I need to do a couple of segment runs to achieve this but don't know the most efficient way to research this. I'm in Chicago and would prefer going to Fresno, Salt Lake City or one of the Bay Area airports -- via multiple segments while keeping it as cheap as possible. Any guidance is appreciated...thanks!
Oct 11, 2010 | 1:55 pm
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Welcome to FT, ilovesunshine!
The best tool I've found for segment runs is the old ITA search engine (matrix1.itasoftware.com). You can enter a route specification like this:
From ORD:: UA UA UA+
To FAT:: UA UA UA+
Which will only find flights with three or more segments on UA. You can also search multiple airports at a time, but I find it works better with only one airport. Describing the full route language would also take a long post, but you should be able to find more info searching, and in the Mileage Run Deals forum stickies.
The best tool I've found for segment runs is the old ITA search engine (matrix1.itasoftware.com). You can enter a route specification like this:
From ORD:: UA UA UA+
To FAT:: UA UA UA+
Which will only find flights with three or more segments on UA. You can also search multiple airports at a time, but I find it works better with only one airport. Describing the full route language would also take a long post, but you should be able to find more info searching, and in the Mileage Run Deals forum stickies.
Oct 11, 2010 | 2:03 pm
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Welcome to FT!
Another good resource for you to take a look at is:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/milea...iscussion-627/
Another good resource for you to take a look at is:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/milea...iscussion-627/