Dec 27, 2016, 5:57 pm
Last edit by: Pat89339
For each request, please include the following information:
Departure Airport:
Miles Needed:
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value):
Available Travel Dates:
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)?
For each response. Please quote the original request. DO NOT START A NEW THREAD.
There are many good fares to China (PEK or PVG). If you have a Chinese visa, these options will be provided.
If your requested PQM is in a few thousand, please give a more accurate amount. You will get fewer options with a roundup number (eg, 5000 instead of 4830; IAD-SFO nonstop will work for the latter.)
Departure Airport:
Miles Needed:
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value):
Available Travel Dates:
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)?
For each response. Please quote the original request. DO NOT START A NEW THREAD.
There are many good fares to China (PEK or PVG). If you have a Chinese visa, these options will be provided.
If your requested PQM is in a few thousand, please give a more accurate amount. You will get fewer options with a roundup number (eg, 5000 instead of 4830; IAD-SFO nonstop will work for the latter.)
UA/Star Alliance: 2017-2018 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Aug 25, 2018, 1:16 pm
#1711
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: United
Posts: 27
$631 for 18K PQM; https://www.google.com/flights#flt=E...021*.USD.63031
You will need three such trips, or two trips plus one with 11,170 PQM.
You will need three such trips, or two trips plus one with 11,170 PQM.
Aug 25, 2018, 3:31 pm
#1712
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
It will be very touch to ride 777-300 (3x4x3) in economy for SFO-TPE segment. 47K are a lot of miles to fly for, unfortunately. Perhaps, it is wise to save $2000 for buying up to First class, instead of 1K status!
Is it worth it to stretch for Plat (over Gold)? [2017 Consolidated]
Is it worth it to stretch for 1K (over Plat)? [2017 Consolidated]
My disappointment with 1K, How to get more out of your 1K status.
Is it worth it to stretch for Plat (over Gold)? [2017 Consolidated]
Is it worth it to stretch for 1K (over Plat)? [2017 Consolidated]
My disappointment with 1K, How to get more out of your 1K status.
Last edited by Kmxu; Aug 26, 2018 at 7:32 am Reason: add links
Aug 26, 2018, 10:00 am
#1713
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: In between IAD and DCA
Programs: UA Plat 1.1MM , Marriott Gold Elite, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,262
Trying to qualify for Platinum again
Departure Airport: IAD or DCA
Miles Needed: 14,500
Required Spend or Budget: Will need $2,800
Available Travel Dates: Fri-Mon work best, but I could swing a trip for one or two nights (at most) during the week if there's an amazing deal. Available most weekends.
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Prefer UA but fully willing to do *A partners as long as I get PQD
Route(s) You've Already Searched: I would prefer staying in the US and not doing anything longer than one night. I've looked at DC-West Coast F fares. I have, however, also looked at Europe J fares or Premium Economy on LH/*A partners (although I'm not sure if it's possible to book premium Y on UA.com and get PQD). If I did Europe, I could do a Fri-Sun/Mon trip to make it a little nicer than a same day turn (although I am willing to do this too). Least preferable, but am willing to do Asia too if the deal is right.
So in terms of most desirable to least:
1. US day trips or one night trips in F
2. Europe in J or premium economy. At most two nights in Europe (on top of the night lost to the redeye flight)
3. Asia in J or premium economy.
Thanks in advance.
Departure Airport: IAD or DCA
Miles Needed: 14,500
Required Spend or Budget: Will need $2,800
Available Travel Dates: Fri-Mon work best, but I could swing a trip for one or two nights (at most) during the week if there's an amazing deal. Available most weekends.
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Prefer UA but fully willing to do *A partners as long as I get PQD
Route(s) You've Already Searched: I would prefer staying in the US and not doing anything longer than one night. I've looked at DC-West Coast F fares. I have, however, also looked at Europe J fares or Premium Economy on LH/*A partners (although I'm not sure if it's possible to book premium Y on UA.com and get PQD). If I did Europe, I could do a Fri-Sun/Mon trip to make it a little nicer than a same day turn (although I am willing to do this too). Least preferable, but am willing to do Asia too if the deal is right.
So in terms of most desirable to least:
1. US day trips or one night trips in F
2. Europe in J or premium economy. At most two nights in Europe (on top of the night lost to the redeye flight)
3. Asia in J or premium economy.
Thanks in advance.
Aug 26, 2018, 5:25 pm
#1714
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Toronto
Posts: 21
Departure Airport: YYZ
Miles Needed:10K
Required Spend or Budget: $1500
Available Travel Dates: Friday - Mon Work best but can work weekday and can even do same day returns. Trying to get Air Canada 35K early status (pre Oct 15th)
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Required AC
Route(s) You've Already Searched: YYZ - LAX, YYZ - YVR - LAX
Currently on 25,111 miles and 4K spend with AC and trying to get early status before family trip on 16th Oct. Looked at Comfort fares and it seems like I need to do 2 x LA trips to get the 9,900 miles. Would prefer to just do a single run instead of multiple if possible.
Only unavailable dates are 11 Sept - 20th.
Miles Needed:10K
Required Spend or Budget: $1500
Available Travel Dates: Friday - Mon Work best but can work weekday and can even do same day returns. Trying to get Air Canada 35K early status (pre Oct 15th)
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Required AC
Route(s) You've Already Searched: YYZ - LAX, YYZ - YVR - LAX
Currently on 25,111 miles and 4K spend with AC and trying to get early status before family trip on 16th Oct. Looked at Comfort fares and it seems like I need to do 2 x LA trips to get the 9,900 miles. Would prefer to just do a single run instead of multiple if possible.
Only unavailable dates are 11 Sept - 20th.
Aug 26, 2018, 9:16 pm
#1715
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan 75K, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,374
Departure Airport: YYC
Miles Needed: 5000 AQM (Air Canada)
Required Spend or Budget: < $1000
Available Travel Dates: Flexible until December
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Star Alliance
Route(s) You've Already Searched: YYC–YUL in October
I'm currently anticipating I'll be short by up to 5000 AQM for Air Canada Altitude E50K. Looking for opportunities to narrow that gap, preferably with weekend trip(s).
Miles Needed: 5000 AQM (Air Canada)
Required Spend or Budget: < $1000
Available Travel Dates: Flexible until December
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Star Alliance
Route(s) You've Already Searched: YYC–YUL in October
I'm currently anticipating I'll be short by up to 5000 AQM for Air Canada Altitude E50K. Looking for opportunities to narrow that gap, preferably with weekend trip(s).
Aug 27, 2018, 6:40 am
#1717
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
Departure Airport: YYC
Miles Needed: 5000 AQM (Air Canada)
Required Spend or Budget: < $1000
Available Travel Dates: Flexible until December
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Star Alliance
Route(s) You've Already Searched: YYC–YUL in October
I'm currently anticipating I'll be short by up to 5000 AQM for Air Canada Altitude E50K. Looking for opportunities to narrow that gap, preferably with weekend trip(s).
Miles Needed: 5000 AQM (Air Canada)
Required Spend or Budget: < $1000
Available Travel Dates: Flexible until December
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Star Alliance
Route(s) You've Already Searched: YYC–YUL in October
I'm currently anticipating I'll be short by up to 5000 AQM for Air Canada Altitude E50K. Looking for opportunities to narrow that gap, preferably with weekend trip(s).
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=Y...294*.USD.63294
This option to Spokane will work for about US$505 and 15 hours flight.
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=Y...450*.USD.50450
This one is even cheaper, for US$400.
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=Y...920*.USD.39920
Last edited by Kmxu; Aug 27, 2018 at 6:20 pm Reason: This won't work. AC only credits 1.5 x distance; try GEG
Aug 27, 2018, 8:41 am
#1718
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 27
Need mileage run for star alliance gold
Hopeful I am now posting on the correct thread. Need mileage run for 18000 aqm before year end for about $US1500. Looking to make back 50K gold in AC. Home base is Hong Kong. Can fly weekends and a week at Christmas.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Aug 27, 2018, 12:28 pm
#1719
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, Jewel/Osco Preferred Shopper
Posts: 236
Close to 1MM, need help getting over top
I am currently at 936,000 miles or so on UA. I took a job with DL a couple years ago and my UA travel came to a screeching halt as my wife and I travel DL exclusively (DL employee benefits are quite generous).
My wife is planning to get some work done on her knee this fall and I thought I might take the opportunity to punch out the remaining 64K miles to once and for all reach 1MM.
I was very disappointed to learn that basic economy fares do not count toward lifetime status as I have always been paying my own way and using rock bottom fares, so I'm guessing I'll have to up my game a bit.
I can start and end these runs from just about anywhere in the world. Any ideas how I can get a cheap 64K BIS miles?
My wife is planning to get some work done on her knee this fall and I thought I might take the opportunity to punch out the remaining 64K miles to once and for all reach 1MM.
I was very disappointed to learn that basic economy fares do not count toward lifetime status as I have always been paying my own way and using rock bottom fares, so I'm guessing I'll have to up my game a bit.
I can start and end these runs from just about anywhere in the world. Any ideas how I can get a cheap 64K BIS miles?
Aug 27, 2018, 6:50 pm
#1720
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 3,384
likely need visa for china, but $472 for 18.8k miles. need 4 trips = $1888
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=E...101*.USD.47101
maybe no visa for taipei? $589 for 18k miles (19k if you go via HOU). need 4 trips = $2356
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=E...821*.USD.58861
make sure you do UA metal (aka no ANA codeshares via TYO)
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=E...101*.USD.47101
maybe no visa for taipei? $589 for 18k miles (19k if you go via HOU). need 4 trips = $2356
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=E...821*.USD.58861
make sure you do UA metal (aka no ANA codeshares via TYO)
Aug 27, 2018, 7:24 pm
#1721
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
Scanned through this thread; some deals are still available,
UA/Star Alliance: 2017-2018 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
also check this site daily: https://www.theflightdeal.com/
UA/Star Alliance: 2017-2018 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
also check this site daily: https://www.theflightdeal.com/
Last edited by Kmxu; Aug 27, 2018 at 7:27 pm Reason: Add tfd link
Aug 28, 2018, 10:50 am
#1722
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: SAN
Programs: DL Diamond 1MM, AS MVP, SW ALP and CP, b6 Mosaic, UA Silver, Hyatt Glob, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 223
likely need visa for china, but $472 for 18.8k miles. need 4 trips = $1888
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=E...101*.USD.47101
maybe no visa for taipei? $589 for 18k miles (19k if you go via HOU). need 4 trips = $2356
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=E...821*.USD.58861
make sure you do UA metal (aka no ANA codeshares via TYO)
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=E...101*.USD.47101
maybe no visa for taipei? $589 for 18k miles (19k if you go via HOU). need 4 trips = $2356
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=E...821*.USD.58861
make sure you do UA metal (aka no ANA codeshares via TYO)
Aug 28, 2018, 5:10 pm
#1723
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: United
Posts: 4
Reposting since it seemed to have died after someone asked me about PQD...
Departure Airport: DEN
Miles Needed: about 15,000
Required Spend or Budget: I've satisfied PQD, so please help keep it low (<$1,000)
Available Travel Dates: Anytime thru Dec but prefer a one day trip if poss
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: not really sure what this means
Route(s) You've Already Searched: None
Please help. Thank you!
Departure Airport: DEN
Miles Needed: about 15,000
Required Spend or Budget: I've satisfied PQD, so please help keep it low (<$1,000)
Available Travel Dates: Anytime thru Dec but prefer a one day trip if poss
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: not really sure what this means
Route(s) You've Already Searched: None
Please help. Thank you!
Last edited by jjmill203; Sep 18, 2018 at 5:53 pm
Aug 28, 2018, 6:28 pm
#1724
Join Date: May 2018
Programs: Mileage Plus - Executive Club
Posts: 50
For each request, please include the following information:
Departure Airport: TLV
Miles Needed: 9,000+
Required Spend or Budget: As low as possible
Available Travel Dates: Sept 12th-13th
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: UA/AC - Star Alliance.
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Hi,
So this is the deal, I need a round trip from TLV -> DFW, With as many connections as possible for me the get to 75K PQM, I am currently at 66k. I've reached over 12k PQD, I would like to return to Tel Aviv on April 16th, 2019. I will have more trips this year, but I want to round up to at least 75K, So I will be Platinum next time I fly.
Thanks in advance.
Departure Airport: TLV
Miles Needed: 9,000+
Required Spend or Budget: As low as possible
Available Travel Dates: Sept 12th-13th
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: UA/AC - Star Alliance.
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Hi,
So this is the deal, I need a round trip from TLV -> DFW, With as many connections as possible for me the get to 75K PQM, I am currently at 66k. I've reached over 12k PQD, I would like to return to Tel Aviv on April 16th, 2019. I will have more trips this year, but I want to round up to at least 75K, So I will be Platinum next time I fly.
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by .Benjamin.; Aug 29, 2018 at 4:28 am
Aug 29, 2018, 11:00 am
#1725
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
If you do not have checked-in luggage, after arriving at SFO, you can do same-day change via ORD to get more PQM.