CLT run
Dec 14, 2015, 6:14 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: 6km East of EPAYE
Programs: UA Silver, AA Platinum, AS & DL GM Marriott TE, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,582
Welcome to FT machong. It would help if we had some more detail....how many miles do you need? What is your budget? Can you travel internationally?
A long MR is a relative term: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...r-monster.html
A long MR is a relative term: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...r-monster.html
Dec 14, 2015, 10:16 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 72
I was sort of playing with the idea to get Platium for 2015 but I need 21,000 points. So this is probably for 2016. I can travel international. As far as budget, looking for something that is worth the end game. I suspect my work travel will be the same in 2016 and would like to do a few fun trips and get more than gold
Dec 15, 2015, 7:18 am
#5
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM; UA 1K; AA 1MM
Posts: 4,520
Thanks for the additional detail! The good news is, there are definitely some mileage run worthy trips that can be taken in early 2016 if you have availability and interest.
One that pops up a lot is Jakarta, Indonesia (CGK). There are routes available out of CLT in Jan-May timeframe for under $800. The CGK runs often require at least a day on the ground, but if you are looking for an actual trip, this could work for you (even as a mileage run, the 24-48 hours on the ground can be worth it). The sub-$800 prices generally require departure on a Wednesday or Thursday. Friday (and some other days) departures go up, but can often be had for around $850 many dates.
Routings vary, but you usually go through NRT and connect to JL (make sure to get the AA codeshare, so you get full EQM) to CGK. Example: Depart Feb 18, return Feb 22: CLT-ORD-NRT-CGK-NRT-LAX-CLT is $797 for 21,688 miles (3.67 cents per mile). Play around with dates to see if there is an option you like.
Also look at Beijing for $766 on numerous dates January-March (note: China requires a visa procured in advance)
And finally, play with Google Flights. If you have dates you are looking at doing a mileage run and/or mini-trip, put CLT in as the origin, enter your dates, select American as your airlines, and leave the destination field blank. Then click the map and explore the world to see if a price/destination catch your eye.
One that pops up a lot is Jakarta, Indonesia (CGK). There are routes available out of CLT in Jan-May timeframe for under $800. The CGK runs often require at least a day on the ground, but if you are looking for an actual trip, this could work for you (even as a mileage run, the 24-48 hours on the ground can be worth it). The sub-$800 prices generally require departure on a Wednesday or Thursday. Friday (and some other days) departures go up, but can often be had for around $850 many dates.
Routings vary, but you usually go through NRT and connect to JL (make sure to get the AA codeshare, so you get full EQM) to CGK. Example: Depart Feb 18, return Feb 22: CLT-ORD-NRT-CGK-NRT-LAX-CLT is $797 for 21,688 miles (3.67 cents per mile). Play around with dates to see if there is an option you like.
Also look at Beijing for $766 on numerous dates January-March (note: China requires a visa procured in advance)
And finally, play with Google Flights. If you have dates you are looking at doing a mileage run and/or mini-trip, put CLT in as the origin, enter your dates, select American as your airlines, and leave the destination field blank. Then click the map and explore the world to see if a price/destination catch your eye.
Dec 15, 2015, 2:35 pm
#7
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: 6km East of EPAYE
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