AA Mileage/Segment Runs Out of ORD Through End of Year
Aug 29, 2012, 9:25 pm
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AA Mileage/Segment Runs Out of ORD Through End of Year
Looks like my business travel is going to come up a bit short in terms of requalifying ExPlat on AA this year, so I am anxious to try and line up any attractive deals between now and the end of the year.
I usually get closer on segments, but this year it's a toss-up; I'm currently at 66 segments and around 67,000 miles. I expect to do another 20 segs/20K miles with business, and that means that if I can possibly get the rest at a reasonable price, it will be worth it for next year.
I've looked around, and currently there doesn't seem to be anything really attractive. A couple of years ago, I did Milwaukee, Chicago, New York and Raleigh Durham and back (required an overnight). The cost was very reasonable; something like $325 or so. Not now. It's nearly 3 times that!
So, if you find an American Airlines "deal" out of Chicago or a nearby airport, heavy in segments or miles, I'd appreciate a heads up. I'm sure that I'm not the only one.
Thanks
I usually get closer on segments, but this year it's a toss-up; I'm currently at 66 segments and around 67,000 miles. I expect to do another 20 segs/20K miles with business, and that means that if I can possibly get the rest at a reasonable price, it will be worth it for next year.
I've looked around, and currently there doesn't seem to be anything really attractive. A couple of years ago, I did Milwaukee, Chicago, New York and Raleigh Durham and back (required an overnight). The cost was very reasonable; something like $325 or so. Not now. It's nearly 3 times that!
So, if you find an American Airlines "deal" out of Chicago or a nearby airport, heavy in segments or miles, I'd appreciate a heads up. I'm sure that I'm not the only one.
Thanks
Aug 29, 2012, 9:29 pm
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Looks like my business travel is going to come up a bit short in terms of requalifying ExPlat on AA this year, so I am anxious to try and line up any attractive deals between now and the end of the year.
I usually get closer on segments, but this year it's a toss-up; I'm currently at 66 segments and around 67,000 miles. I expect to do another 20 segs/20K miles with business, and that means that if I can possibly get the rest at a reasonable price, it will be worth it for next year.
I've looked around, and currently there doesn't seem to be anything really attractive. A couple of years ago, I did Milwaukee, Chicago, New York and Raleigh Durham and back (required an overnight). The cost was very reasonable; something like $325 or so. Not now. It's nearly 3 times that!
So, if you find an American Airlines "deal" out of Chicago or a nearby airport, heavy in segments or miles, I'd appreciate a heads up. I'm sure that I'm not the only one.
Thanks
I usually get closer on segments, but this year it's a toss-up; I'm currently at 66 segments and around 67,000 miles. I expect to do another 20 segs/20K miles with business, and that means that if I can possibly get the rest at a reasonable price, it will be worth it for next year.
I've looked around, and currently there doesn't seem to be anything really attractive. A couple of years ago, I did Milwaukee, Chicago, New York and Raleigh Durham and back (required an overnight). The cost was very reasonable; something like $325 or so. Not now. It's nearly 3 times that!
So, if you find an American Airlines "deal" out of Chicago or a nearby airport, heavy in segments or miles, I'd appreciate a heads up. I'm sure that I'm not the only one.
Thanks
I feel for you. Segment run is really pain in the butt, good luck for that!
Aug 30, 2012, 8:42 am
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you want to run for 13k eqm or 14 segs?
your example from a couple of years back was ~ $60-65/seg incl hotel & so you would like to do it for $900ish?
look at sea-ord-dfw 2x & ord-sea positioning or start at dfw....sometimes the 5k trip is ~ $300...
edit to add....dfw-sea rt is $360 currently in oct....
also look at sfo-jfk-sfo 2x w/ord-sfo positioning when $300ish fares are available...
your example from a couple of years back was ~ $60-65/seg incl hotel & so you would like to do it for $900ish?
look at sea-ord-dfw 2x & ord-sea positioning or start at dfw....sometimes the 5k trip is ~ $300...
edit to add....dfw-sea rt is $360 currently in oct....
also look at sfo-jfk-sfo 2x w/ord-sfo positioning when $300ish fares are available...
Last edited by clacko; Aug 30, 2012 at 8:54 am
Aug 30, 2012, 9:12 am
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fll-sfo via lax is $274 for 5684 eqm....2 + rt ord-fll should get you close...
edit to add....
perhaps you could say when you can run....you are obviously afflicted w/work, so maybe weekends only?
will you have a use for the swus this year?
edit to add....
perhaps you could say when you can run....you are obviously afflicted w/work, so maybe weekends only?
will you have a use for the swus this year?
Last edited by clacko; Aug 30, 2012 at 11:25 am
Aug 30, 2012, 1:35 pm
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ORD-MIA-SJU-MIA-DFW-HNL-LAX-SAN-ORD = 12971
Can be done for $871 or so late September. Not the cheapest but you could knock it out quick. YUP prices nicely exSJU if you prize comfort over cost.
Can be done for $871 or so late September. Not the cheapest but you could knock it out quick. YUP prices nicely exSJU if you prize comfort over cost.
Aug 30, 2012, 6:33 pm
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Great suggestions. Keep 'em coming! 
Clacko, the suggestion of 6 segments for $390 gets me pretty close to what I found a couple of years ago.
I can often travel during the week for my own purposes; just depends on my work schedule.
I am torn... I want to get some of this out of the way, but realistically should wait as long as I can to have a better feel for just what my job may provide.
You guys are great.
Thanks!
BTW, if anyone is in the Chicago area and has a similar need, let me know. Might be fun to knock these out using the buddy system.
Clacko, the suggestion of 6 segments for $390 gets me pretty close to what I found a couple of years ago.
I can often travel during the week for my own purposes; just depends on my work schedule.
I am torn... I want to get some of this out of the way, but realistically should wait as long as I can to have a better feel for just what my job may provide.
You guys are great.
Thanks!
BTW, if anyone is in the Chicago area and has a similar need, let me know. Might be fun to knock these out using the buddy system.
Aug 31, 2012, 10:17 am
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Great suggestions. Keep 'em coming!
Clacko, the suggestion of 6 segments for $390 gets me pretty close to what I found a couple of years ago.
I can often travel during the week for my own purposes; just depends on my work schedule.
I am torn... I want to get some of this out of the way, but realistically should wait as long as I can to have a better feel for just what my job may provide.
You guys are great.
Thanks!
BTW, if anyone is in the Chicago area and has a similar need, let me know. Might be fun to knock these out using the buddy system.
Clacko, the suggestion of 6 segments for $390 gets me pretty close to what I found a couple of years ago.
I can often travel during the week for my own purposes; just depends on my work schedule.
I am torn... I want to get some of this out of the way, but realistically should wait as long as I can to have a better feel for just what my job may provide.
You guys are great.
Thanks!
BTW, if anyone is in the Chicago area and has a similar need, let me know. Might be fun to knock these out using the buddy system.
Aug 31, 2012, 5:44 pm
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you may have seen this in the other thread....
ord-sfo-bos-lax-bos-ord was $700 fri pm-sun....over 12.5k....
3 of these could do it....all dom so an exp might ride in front....same w/e...
this was 9/28 week end....didn't add up the mi in detail....
ord-sfo-bos-lax-bos-ord was $700 fri pm-sun....over 12.5k....
3 of these could do it....all dom so an exp might ride in front....same w/e...
this was 9/28 week end....didn't add up the mi in detail....
Aug 31, 2012, 6:25 pm
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Will existing business travel take you to either coast?
Mileage running from Chicago is generally a more expensive proposition than doing transcons. If you're going to be LAX,SEA,PHX or MCO/NYC anyways on business, those will likely be better places to start your mileage run from.
Mileage running from Chicago is generally a more expensive proposition than doing transcons. If you're going to be LAX,SEA,PHX or MCO/NYC anyways on business, those will likely be better places to start your mileage run from.