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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
#1486
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: VA
Programs: AA EXP, DL Gold, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 293
Round trip would be: DFW-LHR-BCL then BCL-LHR-DFW and BCL-JFK-DFW then DFW-JFK-BCL.
#1487
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Travel Safety/Security & Texas, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AUS / GRK
Programs: AA, HHonors, Hertz
Posts: 13,488
#1488
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2
Departure Airport(s): NYC, ATL or any Eastern Seaboard Airport
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 12,216 for Platinum Pro
EQDs Needed: $1,500 for Platinum Pro
Max Budget: $1,300
Available Travel Dates: Anytime (Challenge expiration Sep 7) (Cannot travel between Aug 19 - 26)
Max # Travel Nights: 1 or 2 Nights
AA only, or Partners Okay: Partners Okay
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 12,216 for Platinum Pro
EQDs Needed: $1,500 for Platinum Pro
Max Budget: $1,300
Available Travel Dates: Anytime (Challenge expiration Sep 7) (Cannot travel between Aug 19 - 26)
Max # Travel Nights: 1 or 2 Nights
AA only, or Partners Okay: Partners Okay
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
#1489
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Phoenix
Programs: AA EXP Hyatt Explorist Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Emerald Club Executive Elite, UA Silver
Posts: 46
#1490
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: TPA/SRQ
Programs: Hyatt Explorer, Marriott Titanium, AA Plat Pro, UA Silver, Avis Plus, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,692
Departure Airport(s): prefer TPA,MCO, SRQ will do MIA or PBI
EQMs Needed: 18000
EQDs Needed: $2,500
Max Budget: $whatever it takes don’t mind ponying up for business and I can sleep the weekend away.
Available Travel Dates: 8/30 or 8/31 - 9/2
flying this weekend and next for work.
Max # Travel Nights: one or even zero
AA only, or Partners Okay: Partners OK
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
Currently looking at either Business to Seoul or SA but
wouldn't mind something more creative.
or a couple tips to point me in the right direction
I’ve spent enough time on GF and struggling with ITA, that if I was in school I have a Masters degree by now.
EQMs Needed: 18000
EQDs Needed: $2,500
Max Budget: $whatever it takes don’t mind ponying up for business and I can sleep the weekend away.
Available Travel Dates: 8/30 or 8/31 - 9/2
flying this weekend and next for work.
Max # Travel Nights: one or even zero
AA only, or Partners Okay: Partners OK
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
Currently looking at either Business to Seoul or SA but
wouldn't mind something more creative.
or a couple tips to point me in the right direction
I’ve spent enough time on GF and struggling with ITA, that if I was in school I have a Masters degree by now.
#1491
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: AUS
Programs: AA EXP; Hilton Gold; Marriott Gold
Posts: 1
I assume OP meant BCN rather than BCL, so DFW-LHR-BCN-JFK-DFW for the $689. I see that this fare is for Basic Economy, which will only earn 50% EQMs & EQSs. For this itinerary, you would only earn 5345 EQMs, 2 EQSs, and 572 EQDs.
Last edited by snak; Aug 4, 2018 at 1:45 am
#1492
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Mesa, AZ
Programs: AA Ex Plat, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Silver
Posts: 638
I'm looking to make Executive Platinum once again. I realize this is going to need multiple trips. I did the PHX-CGK a few years ago and did 2 of them about a month apart. That may still be the best bang for the buck. I want to spend as little time as I can but might be able to work over my trip. Just want to minimize time away from home and off work.
Departure Airport(s): PHX (Can do LAX)
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 45K to Ex Plat (Current estimated travel puts me just over 55K)
EQDs Needed: $0 I should make the $12K
Max Budget: ~$2000 (cheaper the better)
Available Travel Dates: Latter half of October / First half of November minimal days during the week
Max # Travel Nights: 2 weekdays off max if I can.
AA only, or Partners Okay: AA or Partners but would like to use my SWU's for long hauls
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): Y
Departure Airport(s): PHX (Can do LAX)
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 45K to Ex Plat (Current estimated travel puts me just over 55K)
EQDs Needed: $0 I should make the $12K
Max Budget: ~$2000 (cheaper the better)
Available Travel Dates: Latter half of October / First half of November minimal days during the week
Max # Travel Nights: 2 weekdays off max if I can.
AA only, or Partners Okay: AA or Partners but would like to use my SWU's for long hauls
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): Y
#1493
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: DFW; Allen, TX
Programs: AA EXP/2MM, SPG Lifetime Platinum, Marriott PLT, National Exec Elite
Posts: 1,083
I have a quick question if I am doing this right?
I am using Google flights to check options out of DFW.
I am looking at a Milage run of DFW-LHR-BCL and then BCL-JFK-DFW and the date I have selected is Friday Dec 7th and return the 9th. Cost of the flight is $689.
Using the calculator found at MileCal dot com, it is showing a RT earning 21370 miles. I am platinum today on AA and am looking to possibly use this flight to get me to Plat Pro or EXP depending on the amount of travel I do the rest of the year.
Am I calculating this correctly? Thank you in advance for any help or guidance.
I am using Google flights to check options out of DFW.
I am looking at a Milage run of DFW-LHR-BCL and then BCL-JFK-DFW and the date I have selected is Friday Dec 7th and return the 9th. Cost of the flight is $689.
Using the calculator found at MileCal dot com, it is showing a RT earning 21370 miles. I am platinum today on AA and am looking to possibly use this flight to get me to Plat Pro or EXP depending on the amount of travel I do the rest of the year.
Am I calculating this correctly? Thank you in advance for any help or guidance.
#1494
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Travel Safety/Security & Texas, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AUS / GRK
Programs: AA, HHonors, Hertz
Posts: 13,488
I'm looking to make Executive Platinum once again. I realize this is going to need multiple trips. I did the PHX-CGK a few years ago and did 2 of them about a month apart. That may still be the best bang for the buck. I want to spend as little time as I can but might be able to work over my trip. Just want to minimize time away from home and off work.
Departure Airport(s): PHX (Can do LAX)
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 45K to Ex Plat (Current estimated travel puts me just over 55K)
EQDs Needed: $0 I should make the $12K
Max Budget: ~$2000 (cheaper the better)
Available Travel Dates: Latter half of October / First half of November minimal days during the week
Max # Travel Nights: 2 weekdays off max if I can.
AA only, or Partners Okay: AA or Partners but would like to use my SWU's for long hauls
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): Y
Departure Airport(s): PHX (Can do LAX)
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 45K to Ex Plat (Current estimated travel puts me just over 55K)
EQDs Needed: $0 I should make the $12K
Max Budget: ~$2000 (cheaper the better)
Available Travel Dates: Latter half of October / First half of November minimal days during the week
Max # Travel Nights: 2 weekdays off max if I can.
AA only, or Partners Okay: AA or Partners but would like to use my SWU's for long hauls
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): Y
#1495
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: AA Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 3
Hey everyone, been lurking for a bit and could use some help.
Departure Airport(s): CLT ideal, RDU, GSO, and GSP an option
EQMs or EQSs Needed: As many as possible
EQDs Needed: N/A
Max Budget: ~$1500
Available Travel Dates: 9/29-9/30
Max # Travel Nights: 2
AA only, or Partners Okay: Partners ok
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): Y
Would prefer premium cabin but open to suggestions.
Departure Airport(s): CLT ideal, RDU, GSO, and GSP an option
EQMs or EQSs Needed: As many as possible
EQDs Needed: N/A
Max Budget: ~$1500
Available Travel Dates: 9/29-9/30
Max # Travel Nights: 2
AA only, or Partners Okay: Partners ok
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): Y
Would prefer premium cabin but open to suggestions.
#1496
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: South Florida
Programs: Plt Pro / AA Plat for Life / 2MM
Posts: 13
Departure Airport(s): MIA, FLL
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 18,060 EQM
EQDs Needed: $0
Max Budget: Under $1000
Available Travel Dates: Pretty open since I have until the end of the year. Would like a quick turnaround. Any way to do this in one trip to Europe in PE?
Max # Travel Nights: 2-3 days, but less is preferred
AA only, or Partners Okay: As long as I qualify for status, I don't care the carrier. Would prefer to travel PE if possible to get to my goal faster
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 18,060 EQM
EQDs Needed: $0
Max Budget: Under $1000
Available Travel Dates: Pretty open since I have until the end of the year. Would like a quick turnaround. Any way to do this in one trip to Europe in PE?
Max # Travel Nights: 2-3 days, but less is preferred
AA only, or Partners Okay: As long as I qualify for status, I don't care the carrier. Would prefer to travel PE if possible to get to my goal faster
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
#1497
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: USA
Programs: IHG/Spire Amb., Hilton/Diamond, SPG/Gold, Marriott/Gold, AA/Plat, Southwest/CP
Posts: 270
Departure Airport(s): DFW
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 3,976
EQDs Needed: $0
Max Budget: Under $500
Available Travel Dates: Late August, sporadically throughout September, or late November / early December.
Available Travel Nights: 0 please!
AA only, or Partners Okay: Don't care.
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): Y, but don't think time will allow!
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 3,976
EQDs Needed: $0
Max Budget: Under $500
Available Travel Dates: Late August, sporadically throughout September, or late November / early December.
Available Travel Nights: 0 please!
AA only, or Partners Okay: Don't care.
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): Y, but don't think time will allow!
#1498
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: RBK
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 128
OW ex-SoCal - anywhere but HKG and PEK
Departure Airport(s): SAN / SNA / ONT / PSP / LAX / LGB
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 8500 EQM
EQDs Needed: 0
Max Budget: 1400
Available Travel Dates: October thru end of year - Thursday thru Sunday are preferred
Max # Travel Nights: Friday and Saturday night , plus two days on either side
AA only, or Partners Okay: Partners okay
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): Y
Looking for a change from my usual work trips to HKG and PEK. I'm 6'-4", so PE or better is a must. PTY, GYE, and UIO are points of interest, but I haven't been able to work out a route that gets me to 8500 EQM
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 8500 EQM
EQDs Needed: 0
Max Budget: 1400
Available Travel Dates: October thru end of year - Thursday thru Sunday are preferred
Max # Travel Nights: Friday and Saturday night , plus two days on either side
AA only, or Partners Okay: Partners okay
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): Y
Looking for a change from my usual work trips to HKG and PEK. I'm 6'-4", so PE or better is a must. PTY, GYE, and UIO are points of interest, but I haven't been able to work out a route that gets me to 8500 EQM
#1499
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: LAX, SNA, LGB
Programs: AS MVP, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 38
Departure Airport(s): LAX / LGB / SNA / ONT
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 1600 EQM or 4 EQS
EQDs Needed: 0
Max Budget: 150-200
Available Travel Dates: now thru mid October weekends
Max # Travel Nights: Friday afternoon through early Monday mornings.
AA only, or Partners Okay: AA only
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
I definitely can do 2 same day turn arounds to get 4 segments over 2 different weekends. A midcon or transcon weekend would be fun.
Thanks for any help!
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 1600 EQM or 4 EQS
EQDs Needed: 0
Max Budget: 150-200
Available Travel Dates: now thru mid October weekends
Max # Travel Nights: Friday afternoon through early Monday mornings.
AA only, or Partners Okay: AA only
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
I definitely can do 2 same day turn arounds to get 4 segments over 2 different weekends. A midcon or transcon weekend would be fun.
Thanks for any help!
Last edited by Aedion; Aug 10, 2018 at 11:00 pm
#1500
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 79
Departure Airport(s): LAX / LGB / SNA / ONT
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 1600 EQM or 4 EQS
EQDs Needed: 0
Max Budget: 150-200
Available Travel Dates: now thru mid October weekends
Max # Travel Nights: Friday afternoon through early Monday mornings.
AA only, or Partners Okay: AA only
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
I definitely can do 2 same day turn arounds to get 4 segments over 2 different weekends. A midcon or transcon weekend would be fun.
Thanks for any help!
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 1600 EQM or 4 EQS
EQDs Needed: 0
Max Budget: 150-200
Available Travel Dates: now thru mid October weekends
Max # Travel Nights: Friday afternoon through early Monday mornings.
AA only, or Partners Okay: AA only
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
I definitely can do 2 same day turn arounds to get 4 segments over 2 different weekends. A midcon or transcon weekend would be fun.
Thanks for any help!
For $34 more you could have a few hours in Chicago. Leave at 6:10 am, get to Chicago at about 12:30 pm, Return departs at 10:05 PM gets in early, early morning.AA 2452, AA 2786