AA: Need 7000 EQP out of PHL
Oct 7, 2015, 8:07 am
#1
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AA: Need 7000 EQP out of PHL
I qualified for AA’s elite status promotion and am trying to get Platinum status by getting 9000 EQPs before Christmas. I have one trip scheduled for December with 2167 EQPs so I need about 7000 to get to Platinum.
So far I’m finding flights in F that are running me about 12 cents per point which is a little more than I’d like to shell out.
Looking to fly out of PHL on a weekday, same day or overnight return.
So far I’m finding flights in F that are running me about 12 cents per point which is a little more than I’d like to shell out.
Looking to fly out of PHL on a weekday, same day or overnight return.
Oct 7, 2015, 9:44 am
#2
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Have you thought of using miles o/w and buying F O/W? This will work to/ from HNL or ANC. O/W in F to/ from either of those cities will give you enough EQP with the 50% bonus.
It's not a killer deal, but another way to look at the problem and keep total time and costs down. A weekend in HI will do you good
It's not a killer deal, but another way to look at the problem and keep total time and costs down. A weekend in HI will do you good
Oct 7, 2015, 2:30 pm
#3
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Have you thought of using miles o/w and buying F O/W? This will work to/ from HNL or ANC. O/W in F to/ from either of those cities will give you enough EQP with the 50% bonus.
It's not a killer deal, but another way to look at the problem and keep total time and costs down. A weekend in HI will do you good
It's not a killer deal, but another way to look at the problem and keep total time and costs down. A weekend in HI will do you good
Oct 7, 2015, 7:10 pm
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I can think of 2 options (I am using 11/3 as a sample date, but these are widely available):
1) PHL-MIA-SJU-MIA-PHL in J (I fare)
$739 / ~8,000eqp = $0.092c/eqp
2) PHL-PHX-YVR-LAX-DFW-PHL in Y (V fare)
$592 (bought as 2 ow at current fx) / ~6900eqp = $0.086c/eqp
1) PHL-MIA-SJU-MIA-PHL in J (I fare)
$739 / ~8,000eqp = $0.092c/eqp
2) PHL-PHX-YVR-LAX-DFW-PHL in Y (V fare)
$592 (bought as 2 ow at current fx) / ~6900eqp = $0.086c/eqp
Oct 7, 2015, 7:24 pm
#6
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Sorry, just realized you're doing a challenge, so you would only get 1.5eqps --so scratch option 1 above. You would have to add something like PHL-BOS-MIA on the outbound, and that looks like it would be over $.10c/eqp.
Oct 7, 2015, 8:18 pm
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Check out the Premium Fare Deals forum as well, some great ideas in J for EQP runs...do a search for PHL. I recently made a R/T EQP run from YYZ-DFW-CUN and qualified for EXP just a few days ago. Good luck!
Oct 9, 2015, 12:27 pm
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Oct 9, 2015, 1:45 pm
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https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...1,PHXYVR0AA506
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...=ONEWORLD;eo=e
You will have to put these on hold and call in to upfare to V.
You can find these using the ITA matrix by searching one-way.
For the outbound, enter "phx aa / f bc=v" in the advanced routing field. It should be US$310.
For the return, enter "lax dfw aa / f bc=v." It should be C$368 ~ US$284.
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...=ONEWORLD;eo=e
You will have to put these on hold and call in to upfare to V.
You can find these using the ITA matrix by searching one-way.
For the outbound, enter "phx aa / f bc=v" in the advanced routing field. It should be US$310.
For the return, enter "lax dfw aa / f bc=v." It should be C$368 ~ US$284.
Oct 9, 2015, 4:54 pm
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https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...1,PHXYVR0AA506
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...=ONEWORLD;eo=e
You will have to put these on hold and call in to upfare to V.
You can find these using the ITA matrix by searching one-way.
For the outbound, enter "phx aa / f bc=v" in the advanced routing field. It should be US$310.
For the return, enter "lax dfw aa / f bc=v." It should be C$368 ~ US$284.
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...=ONEWORLD;eo=e
You will have to put these on hold and call in to upfare to V.
You can find these using the ITA matrix by searching one-way.
For the outbound, enter "phx aa / f bc=v" in the advanced routing field. It should be US$310.
For the return, enter "lax dfw aa / f bc=v." It should be C$368 ~ US$284.
I appreciate it your help - those flights would do the trick. Now I'm trying to see if I can eliminate one leg on the return. YVR-LAX-PHL would get me the EQPs but the scheduling doesn't seem to work. YVR-PHX-PHL would be perfect if it didn't leave me about 50 EQPs short.
Oct 9, 2015, 7:38 pm
#11
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^Thanks for the explanation. My ITA skills are still a work in progress.
I appreciate it your help - those flights would do the trick. Now I'm trying to see if I can eliminate one leg on the return. YVR-LAX-PHL would get me the EQPs but the scheduling doesn't seem to work. YVR-PHX-PHL would be perfect if it didn't leave me about 50 EQPs short.
I appreciate it your help - those flights would do the trick. Now I'm trying to see if I can eliminate one leg on the return. YVR-LAX-PHL would get me the EQPs but the scheduling doesn't seem to work. YVR-PHX-PHL would be perfect if it didn't leave me about 50 EQPs short.
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...1,LAXPHL0AA650
It's a 75min connection in LAX, but there is now a shuttle to T6 from the Eagle terminal so unless your flight from YVR is very delayed, it shouldn't be a problem.
Oct 13, 2015, 8:16 pm
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If YVR-LAX-PHL will get you the points you need, that routing is definitely possible for the same price.
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...1,LAXPHL0AA650
It's a 75min connection in LAX, but there is now a shuttle to T6 from the Eagle terminal so unless your flight from YVR is very delayed, it shouldn't be a problem.
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...1,LAXPHL0AA650
It's a 75min connection in LAX, but there is now a shuttle to T6 from the Eagle terminal so unless your flight from YVR is very delayed, it shouldn't be a problem.
Oct 13, 2015, 8:46 pm
#13
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