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AA/One World: 2017-2018 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
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In order to organize Mileage/Status/Challenge Run threads, the Moderators have decided to create a consolidated thread. This is the thread for American Airlines.
For each request:
- do a search on your departure airport(s) to see if there's a MR already posted that might fit your need
- if you don't find what you need, post your request using the standardized format shown below in this wiki
- it's nice form to acknowledge the responder with a post indicating whether the assistance worked for you or not. This helps everyone learn about successful runs
- if several days have gone by and you have not received a reply, bump up your original post with a (gentle) re-ask. It might be your post was missed in the fray
- quote the original request
- include the route cities, price, airline, cabin/class, EQMs/EQDs, and dates for the solution(s) found
- whenever possible, include a link to the solution as found on Google Flights, or attach as screen print of the solution if from another source
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For each request, use this format as shown. A glossary follows to clarify each entry.
Departure Airport(s):
EQMs or EQSs Needed:
EQDs Needed:
Max Budget:
Available Travel Dates:
Max # Travel Nights:
AA only, or Partners Okay:
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N):
If there is additional information you'd like to share that is pertinent to your request, feel free to add it after this standardized request format.
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GLOSSARY:
Departure Airport(s): list the airport codes of any airports you can depart from, identifying preferred airports if any
EQMs or EQSs Needed: the number of each/either that you need to reach status. Please be as precise as possible, as some MRs can be within a few of your goal.
EQDs Needed: the number that you need to reach status. Please be as precise as possible, as some MRs can be within a few of your goal.
Max Budget: the maximum amount you're willing to spend to reach status. Less is always preferable, but a max is an important factor. Please make this a realistic number for your goal.
Available Travel Dates: list the range of dates you're available. The more you list, the better your chances of getting a good MR.
Max # Travel Nights: the maximum number of nights you're willing to be away. The nights might be at the destination or at a layover city. If cannot be gone overnight at all, list 0 or "day run only". Again, please make this realistic for your goal.
AA only, or Partners Okay: if you want to only AA-coded flights (e.g. for upgrades, etc), then list "AA only". If you are okay with flying on partners (especially useful for EQD runs), then list "either".
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): if you have a Chinese visa that will be valid at the time of the MR, then list "Y". Many good MRs have destinations in China, but you need a visa for those destinations.
(Note: Added this info from the OP to wiki for greater visibility to posters.)
AA/One World: 2017-2018 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
#691
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: PDX
Programs: AA Ex Plat, Alaska MVP Gold 75K, Hertz Gold 5*
Posts: 197
#692
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: BNA and FLL
Programs: National Executive Elite, IHG Diamond Elite, Hilton Gold, SW A List, Marriott Gold
Posts: 964
#693
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: BOS
Programs: US, AA, Delta, BA, Hilton, Marriot, HYATT
Posts: 433
Need 20K EQM. Already Have 19K EQD, so just EQM. From BOS. Don't mind going from JFK/LGA/EWR. even phl or anything close by.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
#694
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: PVD, BOS
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,664
LGA-DFW-NRT-CGK (rt) on AA/JL in Y for $756 | 22,800 EQM
Buy the AA flight numbers for max EQMs.
Last edited by swingaling; Nov 8, 2017 at 1:17 pm
#695
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: DFW
Programs: AA, EXP (since 2014), 2.1 MM miles
Posts: 12
Help needed - EQM's from DFW
Help with American Airlines EQM's!
Departure Airport: DFW
Miles Needed: 2636 EQM's - EQD's are OK
Required Spend or Budget: Cheap
Available Travel Dates: Weekends until Dec 17. Prefer same day return flights.
I found a few really cheap same day return flights on ITA Matrix but when I go to book the flight, the EQM's do not match the miles flown. (Example - Nov 11 - DFW-ORD-DFW - $75). Rather than the 1602 miles (801 for each segment), I found that I only earn a total of 801 miles due to the reduced economy fare.
I thought that I had figured out a way to find the cheap mileage runs but the new rules have me all messed up.
So, I am looking for a really cheap way to get 2636 miles.
Thanks in advance.
Departure Airport: DFW
Miles Needed: 2636 EQM's - EQD's are OK
Required Spend or Budget: Cheap
Available Travel Dates: Weekends until Dec 17. Prefer same day return flights.
I found a few really cheap same day return flights on ITA Matrix but when I go to book the flight, the EQM's do not match the miles flown. (Example - Nov 11 - DFW-ORD-DFW - $75). Rather than the 1602 miles (801 for each segment), I found that I only earn a total of 801 miles due to the reduced economy fare.
I thought that I had figured out a way to find the cheap mileage runs but the new rules have me all messed up.
So, I am looking for a really cheap way to get 2636 miles.
Thanks in advance.
#696
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 375
Help with American Airlines EQM's!
Departure Airport: DFW
Miles Needed: 2636 EQM's - EQD's are OK
Required Spend or Budget: Cheap
Available Travel Dates: Weekends until Dec 17. Prefer same day return flights.
I found a few really cheap same day return flights on ITA Matrix but when I go to book the flight, the EQM's do not match the miles flown. (Example - Nov 11 - DFW-ORD-DFW - $75). Rather than the 1602 miles (801 for each segment), I found that I only earn a total of 801 miles due to the reduced economy fare.
I thought that I had figured out a way to find the cheap mileage runs but the new rules have me all messed up.
So, I am looking for a really cheap way to get 2636 miles.
Thanks in advance.
Departure Airport: DFW
Miles Needed: 2636 EQM's - EQD's are OK
Required Spend or Budget: Cheap
Available Travel Dates: Weekends until Dec 17. Prefer same day return flights.
I found a few really cheap same day return flights on ITA Matrix but when I go to book the flight, the EQM's do not match the miles flown. (Example - Nov 11 - DFW-ORD-DFW - $75). Rather than the 1602 miles (801 for each segment), I found that I only earn a total of 801 miles due to the reduced economy fare.
I thought that I had figured out a way to find the cheap mileage runs but the new rules have me all messed up.
So, I am looking for a really cheap way to get 2636 miles.
Thanks in advance.
http://matrix.itasoftware.com/#view-...SWYSg1t5m43001
#697
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: PDX
Programs: AA Ex Plat, Alaska MVP Gold 75K, Hertz Gold 5*
Posts: 197
DFW-CLT-MSP r/t on Dec 2 gets you 3724 EQMs for $179 with same-day turnaround.
http://matrix.itasoftware.com/#view-...SWYSg1t5m43001
http://matrix.itasoftware.com/#view-...SWYSg1t5m43001
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...231;a=ONEWORLD
Only 2 segments for $169
Make sure not to book in Basic Economy which won't earn as much EQM
#698
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: AA
Posts: 9
Hi all,
I'm wondering if anyone can help me with timing a complicated mileage run leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday that will allow me a 5-6 day layover in Dallas, with a return back to NYC.
Ideally it would look like: NYC - Place 1 - Place 2 - Place 3 - DFW (for a few days) - NYC
Here's the pertinent info:
Departure Airport: NYC/EWR/PHL
Miles Needed: As many as I can bank (I am at 32,095 EQM)
Required Spend or Budget: Less than $500
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: AA
Available Travel Dates:
-Can do the run any time from 11/19 -22
-Need to land in DFW on 11/21 or 11/22
-Need to be on a direct DFW-NYC flight on 11/26
Thanks for any and all help!!!
EDIT: Would love to keep this domestic or within the Americas if needed...
I'm wondering if anyone can help me with timing a complicated mileage run leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday that will allow me a 5-6 day layover in Dallas, with a return back to NYC.
Ideally it would look like: NYC - Place 1 - Place 2 - Place 3 - DFW (for a few days) - NYC
Here's the pertinent info:
Departure Airport: NYC/EWR/PHL
Miles Needed: As many as I can bank (I am at 32,095 EQM)
Required Spend or Budget: Less than $500
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: AA
Available Travel Dates:
-Can do the run any time from 11/19 -22
-Need to land in DFW on 11/21 or 11/22
-Need to be on a direct DFW-NYC flight on 11/26
Thanks for any and all help!!!
EDIT: Would love to keep this domestic or within the Americas if needed...
Last edited by jimbo_halpert; Nov 9, 2017 at 10:57 am
#699
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 17
Hey guys I got busy and did not book the BA flight that you guys had recommended. I looked today and the price has gone way up. They still had the option available, but the dfw to lhr leg was on aa. The lhr to hkg was on BA. I assume this would not work since it would limit my eqd earnings. Can you guys see if there is something else available. Appreciate the help. Just learned gotta move quick. Thanks
Here is my situation:
EQD= I have $8000
EQM= I have 69,000
Looking to hit at least platinum pro, but i would love to get executive
Budget: 3.5K
Originating airport= DFW
Time table is the first 3 weeks of december. I cannot leave the entire time but I have pockets during those weeks that I can leave for a run.
Thanks a bunch for the help guys. I am a newbie at this and also excited to hit these goals as well.[/QUOTE]
Here is my situation:
EQD= I have $8000
EQM= I have 69,000
Looking to hit at least platinum pro, but i would love to get executive
Budget: 3.5K
Originating airport= DFW
Time table is the first 3 weeks of december. I cannot leave the entire time but I have pockets during those weeks that I can leave for a run.
Thanks a bunch for the help guys. I am a newbie at this and also excited to hit these goals as well.[/QUOTE]
#700
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 375
Or run up to BOS and back
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...231;a=ONEWORLD
Only 2 segments for $169
Make sure not to book in Basic Economy which won't earn as much EQM
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...231;a=ONEWORLD
Only 2 segments for $169
Make sure not to book in Basic Economy which won't earn as much EQM
#701
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 17
Hey guys would this satisfy my requirements:https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...c=p;a=ONEWORLD
EQD= I have $8000
EQM= I have 69,000
Looking to hit at least platinum pro, but i would love to get executive
Budget: 3.5K
Originating airport= DFW
EQD= I have $8000
EQM= I have 69,000
Looking to hit at least platinum pro, but i would love to get executive
Budget: 3.5K
Originating airport= DFW
#702
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 375
Hi all,
I'm wondering if anyone can help me with timing a complicated mileage run leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday that will allow me a 5-6 day layover in Dallas, with a return back to NYC.
Ideally it would look like: NYC - Place 1 - Place 2 - Place 3 - DFW (for a few days) - NYC
Here's the pertinent info:
Departure Airport: NYC/EWR/PHL
Miles Needed: As many as I can bank (I am at 32,095 EQM)
Required Spend or Budget: Less than $500
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: AA
Available Travel Dates:
-Can do the run any time from 11/19 -22
-Need to land in DFW on 11/21 or 11/22
-Need to be on a direct DFW-NYC flight on 11/26
Thanks for any and all help!!!
Required Metal or Codeshares okay:
I'm wondering if anyone can help me with timing a complicated mileage run leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday that will allow me a 5-6 day layover in Dallas, with a return back to NYC.
Ideally it would look like: NYC - Place 1 - Place 2 - Place 3 - DFW (for a few days) - NYC
Here's the pertinent info:
Departure Airport: NYC/EWR/PHL
Miles Needed: As many as I can bank (I am at 32,095 EQM)
Required Spend or Budget: Less than $500
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: AA
Available Travel Dates:
-Can do the run any time from 11/19 -22
-Need to land in DFW on 11/21 or 11/22
-Need to be on a direct DFW-NYC flight on 11/26
Thanks for any and all help!!!
Required Metal or Codeshares okay:
http://matrix.itasoftware.com/#view-...OdvNBabRw25003
#703
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 375
Hey guys would this satisfy my requirements:https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...c=p;a=ONEWORLD
EQD= I have $8000
EQM= I have 69,000
Looking to hit at least platinum pro, but i would love to get executive
Budget: 3.5K
Originating airport= DFW
EQD= I have $8000
EQM= I have 69,000
Looking to hit at least platinum pro, but i would love to get executive
Budget: 3.5K
Originating airport= DFW
ORD-HKG-ORD: 23,382 EQM | 3,118 EQD | 15,588 RDM
HKG-MLE-HKG: 8,928 EQM | 1,488 EQD | 7,440 RDM
TOTALS: 32,310 EQM | 4,606 EQD | 23,028 RDM (before status bonus)
#704
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: PVD, BOS
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,664
Hey guys would this satisfy my requirements:https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...c=p;a=ONEWORLD
#705
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: PVD, BOS
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,664
Hi all,
I'm wondering if anyone can help me with timing a complicated mileage run leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday that will allow me a 5-6 day layover in Dallas, with a return back to NYC.
Ideally it would look like: NYC - Place 1 - Place 2 - Place 3 - DFW (for a few days) - NYC
Here's the pertinent info:
Departure Airport: NYC/EWR/PHL
Miles Needed: As many as I can bank (I am at 32,095 EQM)
Required Spend or Budget: Less than $500
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: AA
Available Travel Dates:
-Can do the run any time from 11/19 -22
-Need to land in DFW on 11/21 or 11/22
-Need to be on a direct DFW-NYC flight on 11/26
Thanks for any and all help!!!
Required Metal or Codeshares okay:
I'm wondering if anyone can help me with timing a complicated mileage run leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday that will allow me a 5-6 day layover in Dallas, with a return back to NYC.
Ideally it would look like: NYC - Place 1 - Place 2 - Place 3 - DFW (for a few days) - NYC
Here's the pertinent info:
Departure Airport: NYC/EWR/PHL
Miles Needed: As many as I can bank (I am at 32,095 EQM)
Required Spend or Budget: Less than $500
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: AA
Available Travel Dates:
-Can do the run any time from 11/19 -22
-Need to land in DFW on 11/21 or 11/22
-Need to be on a direct DFW-NYC flight on 11/26
Thanks for any and all help!!!
Required Metal or Codeshares okay:
The 4 day stop kicks you onto a Y fare, so it's not possible to do this cost effectively.
Just do something like this: LGA-DFW-HKG-LAX-DFW-LGA on AA in Y for $600 | 18,000 EQM if you skip the last flight
Then just buy a one-way DFW-NYC for the 26th.