AA/One World: 2016 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Nov 30, 2016, 3:22 pm
#751
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 2
Chicago to ??? Need mile's run
Looking to maintain AA plat. status. Need 9,000 miles. Flying out of O'hare in Chicago. Where can I go to finish the year strong.
Will pay up to $1,000 but prefer to stay around $700. Travel dates can be anytime after Dec. 20th- Dec 31st.
I can also travel the weekend of Dec. 16-18.
Or should I just pay the $1,400 cash to secure the status?
Will pay up to $1,000 but prefer to stay around $700. Travel dates can be anytime after Dec. 20th- Dec 31st.
I can also travel the weekend of Dec. 16-18.
Or should I just pay the $1,400 cash to secure the status?
Nov 30, 2016, 3:33 pm
#752
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 2
First time posting. Just learned about the this site:
Chicago to ??? Need mile's run
Looking to maintain AA plat. status. Need 9,000 miles. Flying out of O'hare in Chicago. Where can I go to finish the year strong.
Will pay up to $1,000 but prefer to stay around $700. Travel dates can be anytime after Dec. 20th- Dec 31st.
I can also travel the weekend of Dec. 16-18.
Or should I just pay the $1,400 cash to secure the status?
Chicago to ??? Need mile's run
Looking to maintain AA plat. status. Need 9,000 miles. Flying out of O'hare in Chicago. Where can I go to finish the year strong.
Will pay up to $1,000 but prefer to stay around $700. Travel dates can be anytime after Dec. 20th- Dec 31st.
I can also travel the weekend of Dec. 16-18.
Or should I just pay the $1,400 cash to secure the status?
Nov 30, 2016, 3:34 pm
#753
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 375
Hey All,
First time posting/ MR and I have a steeeep challenge for you.
I am currently Platinum after doing a challenge earlier in the year and I want to qualify for AA EXP before the rev requirements take place. As in in 30 days...
I had pretty much given up on reaching EXP until I looked at my calendar for next year and it seems I will be taking at least 20 RT flights all over the country for some work. So I figured if I can secure some added benefits to make those flights more comfortable I can suffer for a few days and take a hit upfront.
Departure Airport: LAX, SFO, DFW, ORD (I'm in DEN, but have found it easy to relocate)
Miles Needed:65,000 EQM (I did say it was a steeep challenge)
Required Spend or Budget: Cheap as possible ideally around $2600
Available Travel Dates:12/4 - 12/21
Required Metal or Codeshares okay:AA
I have been looking tirelessly for about a week to make this happen and have not been able to on my own.
Thanks for the help and I appreciate ya'll!
First time posting/ MR and I have a steeeep challenge for you.
I am currently Platinum after doing a challenge earlier in the year and I want to qualify for AA EXP before the rev requirements take place. As in in 30 days...
I had pretty much given up on reaching EXP until I looked at my calendar for next year and it seems I will be taking at least 20 RT flights all over the country for some work. So I figured if I can secure some added benefits to make those flights more comfortable I can suffer for a few days and take a hit upfront.
Departure Airport: LAX, SFO, DFW, ORD (I'm in DEN, but have found it easy to relocate)
Miles Needed:65,000 EQM (I did say it was a steeep challenge)
Required Spend or Budget: Cheap as possible ideally around $2600
Available Travel Dates:12/4 - 12/21
Required Metal or Codeshares okay:AA
I have been looking tirelessly for about a week to make this happen and have not been able to on my own.
Thanks for the help and I appreciate ya'll!
Also, for how many days are you willing to be gone? You're going to have a lot of butt-in-seat time to get 65K miles, and I doubt you'd be able to do it for $2600 at this time of the year . Might be closer to $4000+, as a pure guess, plus hotel costs.
Nov 30, 2016, 3:58 pm
#754
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 3
Just to confirm, you trying to get to EXP using the standard 100K EQMs or 120 EQSs even though you completed a Plat challenge in 2016? You currently have 35K EQMs? How many EQSs do you have?
Also, for how many days are you willing to be gone? You're going to have a lot of butt-in-seat time to get 65K miles, and I doubt you'd be able to do it for $2600 at this time of the year . Might be closer to $4000+, as a pure guess, plus hotel costs.
Also, for how many days are you willing to be gone? You're going to have a lot of butt-in-seat time to get 65K miles, and I doubt you'd be able to do it for $2600 at this time of the year . Might be closer to $4000+, as a pure guess, plus hotel costs.
As a bit of background, I'm pretty new to this whole thing. Just happened to be flying often. I was UA Premier Platinum and then I moved to an AA hub so I decided to switch to AA and they offered me the Platinum match. I did the challenge before I had realized that AA was also going to become revenue based otherwise I would've tried much earlier to get this done. Now I'm back to a UA dominant airport, but where I'll be flying to are mostly AA hubs.
Yes, I do realize that this entire thing is a stretch.
Nov 30, 2016, 4:19 pm
#755
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 283
Oops
Hello - We have some travel planned for later this year but my wife will still be short by about 8K EQM's short of EXP. Either So Cal or DFW will work for us. I am looking for some reasonable options (Under $1K) to achieve this. Does anyone have any suggestions? Will be especially if someone is aware of some J or F deals to reduce flying time.
Nov 30, 2016, 7:11 pm
#756
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: TPA
Programs: BA Silver; Hilton Gold; IHG Diamond Ambassador; Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,811
Just to confirm, you trying to get to EXP using the standard 100K EQMs or 120 EQSs even though you completed a Plat challenge in 2016? You currently have 35K EQMs? How many EQSs do you have?
Also, for how many days are you willing to be gone? You're going to have a lot of butt-in-seat time to get 65K miles, and I doubt you'd be able to do it for $2600 at this time of the year . Might be closer to $4000+, as a pure guess, plus hotel costs.
Also, for how many days are you willing to be gone? You're going to have a lot of butt-in-seat time to get 65K miles, and I doubt you'd be able to do it for $2600 at this time of the year . Might be closer to $4000+, as a pure guess, plus hotel costs.
Yes, I need to get to 100K butt in seat. Currently have 35,350 EQM. 20 segments. I am willing to be gone the entire period of the dates I listed. Really just hoping to keep it around 4 cpm.
As a bit of background, I'm pretty new to this whole thing. Just happened to be flying often. I was UA Premier Platinum and then I moved to an AA hub so I decided to switch to AA and they offered me the Platinum match. I did the challenge before I had realized that AA was also going to become revenue based otherwise I would've tried much earlier to get this done. Now I'm back to a UA dominant airport, but where I'll be flying to are mostly AA hubs.
Yes, I do realize that this entire thing is a stretch.
As a bit of background, I'm pretty new to this whole thing. Just happened to be flying often. I was UA Premier Platinum and then I moved to an AA hub so I decided to switch to AA and they offered me the Platinum match. I did the challenge before I had realized that AA was also going to become revenue based otherwise I would've tried much earlier to get this done. Now I'm back to a UA dominant airport, but where I'll be flying to are mostly AA hubs.
Yes, I do realize that this entire thing is a stretch.
Nov 30, 2016, 8:03 pm
#757
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 375
Hello - We have some travel planned for later this year but my wife will still be short by about 8K EQM's short of EXP. Either So Cal or DFW will work for us. I am looking for some reasonable options (Under $1K) to achieve this. Does anyone have any suggestions? Will be especially if someone is aware of some J or F deals to reduce flying time.
For future requests, it's helpful if you can describe your needs using using this format:
Departure Airport:
Miles Needed:
Max Spend or Budget:
Available Travel Dates:
Acceptable Overnights (0,1, etc):
Class preference (Econ,PE,Bus,First):
International Okay:
Chinese Visa?:
Last edited by melrowgo; Dec 1, 2016 at 11:35 pm
Nov 30, 2016, 8:57 pm
#758
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 375
Looking to maintain AA plat. status. Need 9,000 miles. Flying out of O'hare in Chicago. Where can I go to finish the year strong.
Will pay up to $1,000 but prefer to stay around $700. Travel dates can be anytime after Dec. 20th- Dec 31st.
I can also travel the weekend of Dec. 16-18.
Or should I just pay the $1,400 cash to secure the status?
Will pay up to $1,000 but prefer to stay around $700. Travel dates can be anytime after Dec. 20th- Dec 31st.
I can also travel the weekend of Dec. 16-18.
Or should I just pay the $1,400 cash to secure the status?
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...2407;a=AA;eo=e
Nov 30, 2016, 11:23 pm
#759
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 22
Greetings to the group.
I'm a Newbie .... to flying as a Passenger really. I haven't flown more than one trip every 18-24 months.
I started a new job that will require quite a bit of flying (3 to 4 per month including International), none of which I have the booking controls or input for.
I would like to take one of these challenges I've read about. \
My goal is to go from Zero to Executive Platinum in one long run.
I've read a few threads about this, but thought I could just try and ask if anyone has a suggestion or a route they could share.
I'll use the format I found here in your group
Departure Airport
EN
Miles Needed: EQM's 100,000; EQSs 120; EQDs $12,000
Max Spend or Budget: No clue
Available Travel Dates: Most of December
Acceptable Overnights (0,1, etc):3
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: *Don't know what this means* (Is is about lie flat seats?)
Class preference?on't really care. EXP is the Goal.
International Okay: If it makes sense, sure
I'm a Newbie .... to flying as a Passenger really. I haven't flown more than one trip every 18-24 months.
I started a new job that will require quite a bit of flying (3 to 4 per month including International), none of which I have the booking controls or input for.
I would like to take one of these challenges I've read about. \
My goal is to go from Zero to Executive Platinum in one long run.
I've read a few threads about this, but thought I could just try and ask if anyone has a suggestion or a route they could share.
I'll use the format I found here in your group
Departure Airport
ENMiles Needed: EQM's 100,000; EQSs 120; EQDs $12,000
Max Spend or Budget: No clue
Available Travel Dates: Most of December
Acceptable Overnights (0,1, etc):3
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: *Don't know what this means* (Is is about lie flat seats?)
Class preference?
on't really care. EXP is the Goal.International Okay: If it makes sense, sure
Dec 1, 2016, 12:06 am
#760
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 375
Greetings to the group.
I'm a Newbie .... to flying as a Passenger really. I haven't flown more than one trip every 18-24 months.
I started a new job that will require quite a bit of flying (3 to 4 per month including International), none of which I have the booking controls or input for.
I would like to take one of these challenges I've read about. \
My goal is to go from Zero to Executive Platinum in one long run.
I've read a few threads about this, but thought I could just try and ask if anyone has a suggestion or a route they could share.
I'll use the format I found here in your group
Departure AirportEN
Miles Needed: EQM's 100,000; EQSs 120; EQDs $12,000
Max Spend or Budget: No clue
Available Travel Dates: Most of December
Acceptable Overnights (0,1, etc):3
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: *Don't know what this means* (Is is about lie flat seats?)
Class preference?on't really care. EXP is the Goal.
International Okay: If it makes sense, sure
I'm a Newbie .... to flying as a Passenger really. I haven't flown more than one trip every 18-24 months.
I started a new job that will require quite a bit of flying (3 to 4 per month including International), none of which I have the booking controls or input for.
I would like to take one of these challenges I've read about. \
My goal is to go from Zero to Executive Platinum in one long run.
I've read a few threads about this, but thought I could just try and ask if anyone has a suggestion or a route they could share.
I'll use the format I found here in your group
Departure Airport
ENMiles Needed: EQM's 100,000; EQSs 120; EQDs $12,000
Max Spend or Budget: No clue
Available Travel Dates: Most of December
Acceptable Overnights (0,1, etc):3
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: *Don't know what this means* (Is is about lie flat seats?)
Class preference?
on't really care. EXP is the Goal.International Okay: If it makes sense, sure
- Do you have an unlimited budget (max spend)? If so, I imagine you can knock this out in about $6k-10K.
- Which dates specifically can you travel? It makes a difference.
- You don't have to worry about EQDs until Jan 1
Dec 1, 2016, 12:43 am
#761
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 22
I don't have a China Visa (I see that's a primary question / Why is that?)
I wouldn't say unlimited, but I would say that gaining that highest status is quite important for the amount of travel I"m expecting to do. I need the creature comforts and the upgrades as much as I'm going to live in planes.
My time between now and the end of the year is exceptionally flexible. And I've been told you gain some perks getting bumped. So I'm all about booking these and getting even more out of the adventure.
And does it matter if I qualify before or after the 31st of December? Would hitting the mark on 1 Jan 2017 be better?
Thanks for being willing to help a Newbie
I wouldn't say unlimited, but I would say that gaining that highest status is quite important for the amount of travel I"m expecting to do. I need the creature comforts and the upgrades as much as I'm going to live in planes.
My time between now and the end of the year is exceptionally flexible. And I've been told you gain some perks getting bumped. So I'm all about booking these and getting even more out of the adventure.
And does it matter if I qualify before or after the 31st of December? Would hitting the mark on 1 Jan 2017 be better?
Thanks for being willing to help a Newbie
Dec 1, 2016, 5:10 am
#762
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: STL
Programs: USair BA DL AA
Posts: 114
Try DFW-HKG AA nonstop for 16k miles
Departure Airport: DFW (or AUS)
Miles Needed: 13000
Max Spend or Budget: $1500 (but of course I'd prefer less)
Available Travel Dates: 12/26-12/30
Acceptable Overnights (0,1, etc): 1-2 (As long as the flights all count for 2016!)
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Need AA EQM's.
International Okay: Y
Chinese Visa?: N
Miles Needed: 13000
Max Spend or Budget: $1500 (but of course I'd prefer less)
Available Travel Dates: 12/26-12/30
Acceptable Overnights (0,1, etc): 1-2 (As long as the flights all count for 2016!)
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Need AA EQM's.
International Okay: Y
Chinese Visa?: N
Dec 1, 2016, 8:25 am
#763
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 375
I'm looking for AA F fares to do one more mileage run out of MIA, I need 17,960 miles for EXP again. If I did F fares I'd get there quicker and probably cheaper then buying up by getting within 15k Miles. I'm looking to spend around $2K but it gets difficult to find only F fares as on AA.com as they mix in discount 1st. Is there any tool that would let me specify fare class?
Dec 1, 2016, 9:10 am
#764
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 375
Departure Airport: DEN
Miles Needed: EQM's 100,000; EQSs 120
Max Spend or Budget: No clue
Available Travel Dates: Most of December
Acceptable Overnights (0,1, etc):3
Class preference: Don't really care. EXP is the Goal.
International Okay: If it makes sense, sure
China visa?: No
Miles Needed: EQM's 100,000; EQSs 120
Max Spend or Budget: No clue
Available Travel Dates: Most of December
Acceptable Overnights (0,1, etc):3
Class preference: Don't really care. EXP is the Goal.
International Okay: If it makes sense, sure
China visa?: No
BTW, we ask if you have a China visa because some of the best long MR deals seem to be to PEK or PVG.
Dec 1, 2016, 11:40 am
#765
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 4
Looking to maintain Exec Plat on AA. Only need 1716 EQMs, but I live in the UK (have made the required 4 segments on AA). Can do any LON airport.
Am thinking a Y/B class flight on BA to Malta (have friends there= Free accomodation) or maybe a cheap BA flight to Egypt?
Can do a long-weekend or a 4-day weekend as I have a few spare days' holiday and the missus never says no to a weekend away. Alternatively can just do a straight mileage run.
Any tips for how best to get the EQMs without busting the bank?
Thanks in advance.
Am thinking a Y/B class flight on BA to Malta (have friends there= Free accomodation) or maybe a cheap BA flight to Egypt?
Can do a long-weekend or a 4-day weekend as I have a few spare days' holiday and the missus never says no to a weekend away. Alternatively can just do a straight mileage run.
Any tips for how best to get the EQMs without busting the bank?
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by ScreamingPict; Dec 1, 2016 at 11:46 am