AA PLT - ~50K EQM out of NYC need for EXP
Aug 30, 2016, 9:37 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: NYC
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AA PLT - ~50K EQM out of NYC need for EXP
Hello Everyone,
I am PLT and about 50,000 miles short to EXP. I am expecting heavy travel next year, and so like to make it EXP this year. I am open to domestic or international mileage run, preferably out NYC area (JFK, EWR, LGA), but can try BOS or PHL or ORD. Preferred travel date: any day 11/3 - 11/9. Any suggestion is very welcome.
I will try to call and sign-up for an EXP challenge, but from what I have read in FT forums, EXP challenge is (at least) very hard to sign-up. Anyone has tips on EXP challenge?
Thank you very much.
Tintin
I am PLT and about 50,000 miles short to EXP. I am expecting heavy travel next year, and so like to make it EXP this year. I am open to domestic or international mileage run, preferably out NYC area (JFK, EWR, LGA), but can try BOS or PHL or ORD. Preferred travel date: any day 11/3 - 11/9. Any suggestion is very welcome.
I will try to call and sign-up for an EXP challenge, but from what I have read in FT forums, EXP challenge is (at least) very hard to sign-up. Anyone has tips on EXP challenge?
Thank you very much.
Tintin
Aug 31, 2016, 8:18 am
#2
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: 6km East of EPAYE
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I am sure this is covered some place in the AA forum but I highly doubt AA is going to let you challange for EXP from W/in their ranks.
Now, regarding mileage runs 50K is a LOT of running but it can be done. Have you found anything that catches your eye yet, or do you have any thoughts? Do you have a budget?
Now, regarding mileage runs 50K is a LOT of running but it can be done. Have you found anything that catches your eye yet, or do you have any thoughts? Do you have a budget?
Aug 31, 2016, 8:51 am
#3
Join Date: Mar 2009
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JFK-HKG-JFK out 11/3 return 11/4 is $739, 16100 miles.
JFK-HKG-JFK out 11/5 return 11/6 is $739, 16100 miles.
JFK-LAX-HKG-JFK out 11/7 return 11/9 is $760, 17750 miles.
Total cost $2238, 49950 miles.
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...JFK0CX846;a=AA
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...JFK0CX830;a=AA
JFK-HKG-JFK out 11/5 return 11/6 is $739, 16100 miles.
JFK-LAX-HKG-JFK out 11/7 return 11/9 is $760, 17750 miles.
Total cost $2238, 49950 miles.
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...JFK0CX846;a=AA
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...JFK0CX830;a=AA
Sep 1, 2016, 12:01 am
#4
formerly gemini573
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: LAX, HKG, and BKK
Programs: CX Emerald, WOH Globalist, Marriott Platinum, AA Lifetime Platinum, Virtuoso, Prive, STEPS, STARS
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One thing changed post Aug 1st....only fully fare Y on CX metal is eligible for 100% miles. B and H fares get 75%. Anything below that is zippo.
Sep 1, 2016, 12:16 am
#5
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Location: NYC
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I am sure this is covered some place in the AA forum but I highly doubt AA is going to let you challenge for EXP from W/in their ranks.
Now, regarding mileage runs 50K is a LOT of running but it can be done. Have you found anything that catches your eye yet, or do you have any thoughts? Do you have a budget?
Now, regarding mileage runs 50K is a LOT of running but it can be done. Have you found anything that catches your eye yet, or do you have any thoughts? Do you have a budget?
Thanks.
Sep 1, 2016, 12:18 am
#6
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EP, HH Diamond, Admirals Club, Global Entry
Posts: 417
JFK-HKG-JFK out 11/3 return 11/4 is $739, 16100 miles.
JFK-HKG-JFK out 11/5 return 11/6 is $739, 16100 miles.
JFK-LAX-HKG-JFK out 11/7 return 11/9 is $760, 17750 miles.
Total cost $2238, 49950 miles.
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...JFK0CX846;a=AA
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...JFK0CX830;a=AA
JFK-HKG-JFK out 11/5 return 11/6 is $739, 16100 miles.
JFK-LAX-HKG-JFK out 11/7 return 11/9 is $760, 17750 miles.
Total cost $2238, 49950 miles.
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...JFK0CX846;a=AA
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...JFK0CX830;a=AA
Thanks.
Sep 1, 2016, 12:19 am
#7
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Sep 1, 2016, 9:59 am
#8
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Another option is LAX-PTY, see this thread.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premi...8-9k-eqms.html
My understanding is that if you fly a codeshare flight with an AA flight number, you will earn EQM as if it were an AA flight. The metal is not significant.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premi...8-9k-eqms.html
My understanding is that if you fly a codeshare flight with an AA flight number, you will earn EQM as if it were an AA flight. The metal is not significant.
Last edited by jbeckett; Sep 1, 2016 at 10:09 am
Sep 2, 2016, 2:28 pm
#9
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: AA EXP (2.5MM), Hilton Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,859
Do the LAX-PTY J class runs. About same price/EQM but all confirmed in business seats.
Also, I'd reconsider going for EXP. You now only get 4 SWUs, they're hard to confirm at booking, and you may be better off just using the money to buy a J ticket when you need to travel and be free to pick any carrier. And, if you're a budget traveler, keep in mind the change to spend based upgrade prioritization that could have a big negative impact on complimentary upgrades clearing as well as SWUs if you end up having to waitlist for SWUs.
Also, I'd reconsider going for EXP. You now only get 4 SWUs, they're hard to confirm at booking, and you may be better off just using the money to buy a J ticket when you need to travel and be free to pick any carrier. And, if you're a budget traveler, keep in mind the change to spend based upgrade prioritization that could have a big negative impact on complimentary upgrades clearing as well as SWUs if you end up having to waitlist for SWUs.
Sep 2, 2016, 3:14 pm
#10
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: AA ExecPlat, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond, UA Silver
Posts: 131
Also, depending on your budget, I believe at year end you could just buy-up to EXP for $2499. You don't get the benefit of the miles earned in the mileage runs of course, but you save a lot of time.
Sep 2, 2016, 3:25 pm
#11
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Buy up to AAdvantage Executive Platinum
•If you end the year with 95,000-99,999 miles or 115-119 segments you can pay $1,199 to boost your status
•If you end the year with 90,000-94,999 miles or 110-114 segments you can pay $1,799 to boost your status
•If you end the year with 85,000-89,999 miles or 105-109 segments you can pay $2,499 to boost your status
Sep 2, 2016, 5:31 pm
#12
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Here is the buy up information from last year.
Buy up to AAdvantage Executive Platinum
•If you end the year with 95,000-99,999 miles or 115-119 segments you can pay $1,199 to boost your status
•If you end the year with 90,000-94,999 miles or 110-114 segments you can pay $1,799 to boost your status
•If you end the year with 85,000-89,999 miles or 105-109 segments you can pay $2,499 to boost your status
Buy up to AAdvantage Executive Platinum
•If you end the year with 95,000-99,999 miles or 115-119 segments you can pay $1,199 to boost your status
•If you end the year with 90,000-94,999 miles or 110-114 segments you can pay $1,799 to boost your status
•If you end the year with 85,000-89,999 miles or 105-109 segments you can pay $2,499 to boost your status
From above, if OP is only at 50k (and 50k short), I guess the buy-up isn't an option.
