Sep 14, 2016, 5:47 pm
Last edit by: Pat89339
For each request, please include the following information:
Departure Airport:
Miles Needed:
Required or Budget:
Available Travel Dates:
Required Metal or Codeshares okay:
Qualification requirements
Three ways to qualify for each level: miles on Alaska only (includes Alaska flights operated by Horizon or Skywest), combination of miles on Alaska or partners (no minimum on Alaska, can be 100% partners), or combination of segments on Alaska or partners (no minimum on Alaska, can be 100% partners).
MVP: 20,000 miles on Alaska/25,000 miles on any combination of Alaska and partners/30 segments on any combination of Alaska and partners
MVP Gold: 40,000 miles on Alaska/50,000 miles on any combination of Alaska and partners/60 segments on any combination of Alaska and partners
75K: 75,000 miles on Alaska/90,000 miles on any combination of Alaska and partners/90 segments on any combination of Alaska and partners
Departure Airport:
Miles Needed:
Required or Budget:
Available Travel Dates:
Required Metal or Codeshares okay:
Qualification requirements
Three ways to qualify for each level: miles on Alaska only (includes Alaska flights operated by Horizon or Skywest), combination of miles on Alaska or partners (no minimum on Alaska, can be 100% partners), or combination of segments on Alaska or partners (no minimum on Alaska, can be 100% partners).
MVP: 20,000 miles on Alaska/25,000 miles on any combination of Alaska and partners/30 segments on any combination of Alaska and partners
MVP Gold: 40,000 miles on Alaska/50,000 miles on any combination of Alaska and partners/60 segments on any combination of Alaska and partners
75K: 75,000 miles on Alaska/90,000 miles on any combination of Alaska and partners/90 segments on any combination of Alaska and partners
AS: 2016-2018 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Dec 4, 2017, 4:13 pm
#181
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 12
Removing the request as I found it myself.
Last edited by sd_moving; Dec 5, 2017 at 2:07 pm
Dec 5, 2017, 9:09 am
#182
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 30
Unexpected mileage earned
Hi all!
I'm a recent transfer from VX to Alaska. I didn't really plan on getting status with Alaska this year, but as it turns out, i earned 17558 miles from my last trip on Japan airlines (that was 3 weeks ago). I didn't think I'd earn that much because I only paid $320 for my fare.
Anyways, is it worth it to go for a mileage run to earn 7442 miles to get to MVP? Is this easily doable? Departure airport is LAX.
Thank you!
I'm a recent transfer from VX to Alaska. I didn't really plan on getting status with Alaska this year, but as it turns out, i earned 17558 miles from my last trip on Japan airlines (that was 3 weeks ago). I didn't think I'd earn that much because I only paid $320 for my fare.
Anyways, is it worth it to go for a mileage run to earn 7442 miles to get to MVP? Is this easily doable? Departure airport is LAX.
Thank you!
Last edited by larapanget; Dec 5, 2017 at 9:10 am Reason: need to add departure airport
Dec 5, 2017, 6:07 pm
#183
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 20
Hi all!
I'm a recent transfer from VX to Alaska. I didn't really plan on getting status with Alaska this year, but as it turns out, i earned 17558 miles from my last trip on Japan airlines (that was 3 weeks ago). I didn't think I'd earn that much because I only paid $320 for my fare.
Anyways, is it worth it to go for a mileage run to earn 7442 miles to get to MVP? Is this easily doable? Departure airport is LAX.
Thank you!
I'm a recent transfer from VX to Alaska. I didn't really plan on getting status with Alaska this year, but as it turns out, i earned 17558 miles from my last trip on Japan airlines (that was 3 weeks ago). I didn't think I'd earn that much because I only paid $320 for my fare.
Anyways, is it worth it to go for a mileage run to earn 7442 miles to get to MVP? Is this easily doable? Departure airport is LAX.
Thank you!
Dec 5, 2017, 9:15 pm
#184
Join Date: May 2016
Location: California
Programs: AS MVP, SPG, Chase (CSR), UA
Posts: 15
Do it!
Hi all!
I'm a recent transfer from VX to Alaska. I didn't really plan on getting status with Alaska this year, but as it turns out, i earned 17558 miles from my last trip on Japan airlines (that was 3 weeks ago). I didn't think I'd earn that much because I only paid $320 for my fare.
Anyways, is it worth it to go for a mileage run to earn 7442 miles to get to MVP? Is this easily doable? Departure airport is LAX.
Thank you!
I'm a recent transfer from VX to Alaska. I didn't really plan on getting status with Alaska this year, but as it turns out, i earned 17558 miles from my last trip on Japan airlines (that was 3 weeks ago). I didn't think I'd earn that much because I only paid $320 for my fare.
Anyways, is it worth it to go for a mileage run to earn 7442 miles to get to MVP? Is this easily doable? Departure airport is LAX.
Thank you!
Edit 2: One great option:
https://goo.gl/flights/9bW3 - LAX-DAL-LAX on VX this Saturday - $231, 2,480 miles. Double check with Alaska's site to make sure my mileage distance figure is correct since this is cutting it very close so you want their official number.
Edit 3: Care to share the details on that JAL flight that earned over 17,000 miles on a $350 ticket? You're actually the mileage run expert by my reckoning. If I could book such a ticket this year, I'd go for MVP Gold!
Last edited by daniel949; Dec 5, 2017 at 9:48 pm Reason: added a decent mileage run option
Dec 5, 2017, 10:26 pm
#185
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
Dec 5, 2017, 10:43 pm
#186
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
As Justin Go asked, it really comes down to how much you intend to travel next year, and a secondary factor would be if that travel would be on Alaska with 50% bonus miles at the MVP level, on top of 100% base miles, or with partners that may accrue more or less depending where you fly and fare class. You really need to add up the numbers as to what it would cost you to reach MVP with the remaining time in December versus the value of the extra mileage/bonus miles you'd accrue based on anticipated 2018 flying at the MVP level.
Dec 6, 2017, 10:30 am
#187
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 30
thanks, guys! I have a hawaii trip planned next year and will be flying AS. there might also be some mexico and canada mixed in. I will also be flying at least one or two short hauls every quarter. the main reason I want to get status is because AS will be my main replacement for VX which was the airline I used almost exclusively for seattle/portland and east coast flights. I enjoyed my free checked bags and priority boarding which is priceless for someone who travels with a toddler.
and yes, because the 17k+ was earned on JAL, i need 7442 more to reach mvp. I just think if the 7k is doable on less than $500 it might be worth it.
and yes, because the 17k+ was earned on JAL, i need 7442 more to reach mvp. I just think if the 7k is doable on less than $500 it might be worth it.
Dec 6, 2017, 10:47 am
#188
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 30
it was a mistake fare to singapore that I booked a few months ago. I needed to be there for a wedding so I was just happy to book a flight for $327 to be exact. I really didn't think it would earn anything since it booked on (N) so should only earn 30% but I submitted my boarding pass stubs and they credited me 100%.
Dec 8, 2017, 2:00 pm
#189
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 1
Departure Airport: SEA
Miles Needed: 3757
Required Spend or Budget: none
Available Travel Dates: flexible (need to book or fly pre 2018? not sure how this works)
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: codeshare fine
This is my first post. I am not well versed in the FF world. Currently, I am MVP gold 75k. I am 3757 miles short of qualifying for MVP gold next year. I would greatly prefer planes I can chose exit row seats on since I am 6'8".
Thanks for all your help. If there are any general tips on how to figure this out on my own, please let me know. Thank you!
Miles Needed: 3757
Required Spend or Budget: none
Available Travel Dates: flexible (need to book or fly pre 2018? not sure how this works)
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: codeshare fine
This is my first post. I am not well versed in the FF world. Currently, I am MVP gold 75k. I am 3757 miles short of qualifying for MVP gold next year. I would greatly prefer planes I can chose exit row seats on since I am 6'8".
Thanks for all your help. If there are any general tips on how to figure this out on my own, please let me know. Thank you!
Dec 9, 2017, 6:24 am
#190
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 10
Premium economy (Main Cabin Select) on Virgin America is worth 150% EQM. You could try playing around with multi-city on Google Flights.
For example:
PDX-SFO-LAX-SFO-PHL-SFO-PDX in VX MCS on 12/09-12/10 is $831
- 10,713 EQM (7,142 base miles + 50% class of service bonus)
- 17,305 RDM with double miles promo
PDX-SFO-LAX-SFO-LAX-FLL-LAX-SFO-PDX in VX MCS on 12/09-12/10 is $861
- 11,676 EQM (7,784 base miles + 50% class of service bonus)
- 13,676 RDM with double miles promo
For example:
PDX-SFO-LAX-SFO-PHL-SFO-PDX in VX MCS on 12/09-12/10 is $831
- 10,713 EQM (7,142 base miles + 50% class of service bonus)
- 17,305 RDM with double miles promo
PDX-SFO-LAX-SFO-LAX-FLL-LAX-SFO-PDX in VX MCS on 12/09-12/10 is $861
- 11,676 EQM (7,784 base miles + 50% class of service bonus)
- 13,676 RDM with double miles promo
thank you so much for this information qupasyd. I am halfway through the PHL segment above as I type. Very easy as Flights have been largely empty and I was upgraded to F on SFO-PHL-SFO. Will hit MVPG status this year with your help. I will be raising a glass to you in a few hours.
Dec 13, 2017, 8:10 pm
#191
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 61
Looking for some inputs, I am unable to find <1000$ runs to HKG/PVG this late in the game that are normally available
Departure Airport: IAH
Miles Needed: 17K (partner miles qualification for MVP75K)
Required Spend or Budget:~1000$
Available Travel Dates: any, preferably same day or 1 day turnaround
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: AS partners ok.
Departure Airport: IAH
Miles Needed: 17K (partner miles qualification for MVP75K)
Required Spend or Budget:~1000$
Available Travel Dates: any, preferably same day or 1 day turnaround
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: AS partners ok.
Dec 15, 2017, 9:58 pm
#192
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVPG 75K, BA Silver, AC, AF/KL, AV, VS | Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 459
Departure Airport: SEA
Miles Needed: 3757
Required Spend or Budget: none
Available Travel Dates: flexible (need to book or fly pre 2018? not sure how this works)
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: codeshare fine
This is my first post. I am not well versed in the FF world. Currently, I am MVP gold 75k. I am 3757 miles short of qualifying for MVP gold next year. I would greatly prefer planes I can chose exit row seats on since I am 6'8".
Thanks for all your help. If there are any general tips on how to figure this out on my own, please let me know. Thank you!
Miles Needed: 3757
Required Spend or Budget: none
Available Travel Dates: flexible (need to book or fly pre 2018? not sure how this works)
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: codeshare fine
This is my first post. I am not well versed in the FF world. Currently, I am MVP gold 75k. I am 3757 miles short of qualifying for MVP gold next year. I would greatly prefer planes I can chose exit row seats on since I am 6'8".
Thanks for all your help. If there are any general tips on how to figure this out on my own, please let me know. Thank you!
Dec 17, 2017, 11:47 am
#193
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: Alaska Mileage Plan
Posts: 1
Seeking Mileage Run to make up for lost KLM booking miles
I flew to Amsterdam this Septermber via a KLM booking, but didn't realize the flights were actually operated by Delta and thus no longer counted towards partner miles. Now I need to make up those lost miles to retain MVP Gold.
Departure Airport: SEA
Miles Needed: 7,802 (I have 32,198 Alaska, 33,698 Alaska/partner)
Required Spend or Budget: $600 budget (preferred)
Available Travel Dates: Dec. 18-31, exc. Dec. 24-25
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Metal preferred given my few partner miles in 2017
Departure Airport: SEA
Miles Needed: 7,802 (I have 32,198 Alaska, 33,698 Alaska/partner)
Required Spend or Budget: $600 budget (preferred)
Available Travel Dates: Dec. 18-31, exc. Dec. 24-25
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Metal preferred given my few partner miles in 2017
Last edited by redmondChris; Dec 17, 2017 at 1:28 pm Reason: Adding more detail
Dec 18, 2017, 12:02 pm
#194
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SFO, SJC
Programs: Marriott/SPG Platinum, Hilton Gold, JetBlue Mosaic, Alaska MVP
Posts: 9
Hello All,
Departure Airport: SJC
Miles Needed: 1639 for MVP (flew 18,361 all on Alaska)
Required Spend or Budget: less than $325 (Alaska sent me an offer to buy 2000 miles for $325)
Available Travel Dates: weekends and holidays before 2017 end
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: I think only Alaska flights will work for me
I will fly regularly on Alaska next year. I have MVP status now and been getting upgraded with it, so this status is beneficial to me.
Departure Airport: SJC
Miles Needed: 1639 for MVP (flew 18,361 all on Alaska)
Required Spend or Budget: less than $325 (Alaska sent me an offer to buy 2000 miles for $325)
Available Travel Dates: weekends and holidays before 2017 end
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: I think only Alaska flights will work for me
I will fly regularly on Alaska next year. I have MVP status now and been getting upgraded with it, so this status is beneficial to me.
Dec 18, 2017, 4:23 pm
#195
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 20
Hello All,
Departure Airport: SJC
Miles Needed: 1639 for MVP (flew 18,361 all on Alaska)
Required Spend or Budget: less than $325 (Alaska sent me an offer to buy 2000 miles for $325)
Available Travel Dates: weekends and holidays before 2017 end
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: I think only Alaska flights will work for me
I will fly regularly on Alaska next year. I have MVP status now and been getting upgraded with it, so this status is beneficial to me.
Departure Airport: SJC
Miles Needed: 1639 for MVP (flew 18,361 all on Alaska)
Required Spend or Budget: less than $325 (Alaska sent me an offer to buy 2000 miles for $325)
Available Travel Dates: weekends and holidays before 2017 end
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: I think only Alaska flights will work for me
I will fly regularly on Alaska next year. I have MVP status now and been getting upgraded with it, so this status is beneficial to me.
$161 for 12/30 and $186 for 12/31. I'm sure there's better options, but that's what came to mind.
/edit: Actually, this is better: https://goo.gl/flights/7fwE $253 and should net 1,765 miles
Last edited by Justin Go; Dec 18, 2017 at 4:24 pm Reason: better option