UA/Star Alliance: 2016 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Nov 23, 2016, 10:49 am
#496
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Aussie in ORD
Programs: Marriott Plat, Ua Gold, GE.. Sucker for punishment
Posts: 4,237
There's a bunch of options possible, but I'm guessing you want the most comfortable? On Sat 3 Dec, UA1875 ORD-IAH is B763 lay-flat. 
Unfortunately ORD-IAH-ORD in First comes up shy at 880PQD, but you may be able to call reservations and have them book you in a higher fare in one direction to get over the 947PQD hump.
Will update if I find something better.
Good luck!
Unfortunately ORD-IAH-ORD in First comes up shy at 880PQD, but you may be able to call reservations and have them book you in a higher fare in one direction to get over the 947PQD hump.Will update if I find something better.
Good luck!
This is what I am eyeing off..
EDIT:
Booked..
Out on 1875 on the 767 Z class 440PQD
Back on 1285.. Paid more to be in A class 595PQD
Last edited by cyclogenesis; Nov 23, 2016 at 11:13 am
Nov 23, 2016, 7:05 pm
#497
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LIM
Programs: United Premier 1K, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Gold, AmEx Plat
Posts: 559
Nov 23, 2016, 8:28 pm
#498
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: AC/UA
Posts: 2
I am 2200 miles short of 50k with Air Canada. My home airport is YVR and I don't have any trips left for the year. I would love to get those last 2200 miles but having a tough time finding any deals. I'd like to pay under $300 if possible... Can someone help?
Nov 23, 2016, 8:48 pm
#499
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: UA
Posts: 384
I need 3 segments on UA metal from ORD. Prefer <$100-200. Roundtrip is fine, but it can even be a one-way ticket (as long as there are 3 segments). I can easily get back to Chicago since I have an expiring one-way travel voucher on another airline. Prefer same day if possible. Please help! Can travel week of Dec 12.
Last edited by DoctorORD; Nov 23, 2016 at 9:00 pm
Nov 23, 2016, 9:20 pm
#500
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1,178
I need 3 segments on UA metal from ORD. Prefer <$100-200. Roundtrip is fine, but it can even be a one-way ticket (as long as there are 3 segments). I can easily get back to Chicago since I have an expiring one-way travel voucher on another airline. Prefer same day if possible. Please help! Can travel week of Dec 12.
ORD-DEN-MSP-ORD for $87- https://goo.gl/flights/Uwlx
ORD-MSP-DEN-ORD for $82 - https://goo.gl/flights/IXDR
ORD-MSP-SFO-ORD for $82 - https://goo.gl/flights/POJz
Nov 23, 2016, 9:44 pm
#501
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1,178
Nov 23, 2016, 10:19 pm
#502
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: AC/UA
Posts: 2
Do you have a specific date? You can check if YVR-SFO-BOS r/t works for you - https://goo.gl/flights/wFkw
Thanks for the suggestion - Is there a way to see which fare buckets these fall into? I don't think the lowest United buckets give 100% qualifying miles for AC status.
Nov 23, 2016, 10:24 pm
#503
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: UA
Posts: 384
You can try one of these:
ORD-DEN-MSP-ORD for $87- https://goo.gl/flights/Uwlx
ORD-MSP-DEN-ORD for $82 - https://goo.gl/flights/IXDR
ORD-MSP-SFO-ORD for $82 - https://goo.gl/flights/POJz
ORD-DEN-MSP-ORD for $87- https://goo.gl/flights/Uwlx
ORD-MSP-DEN-ORD for $82 - https://goo.gl/flights/IXDR
ORD-MSP-SFO-ORD for $82 - https://goo.gl/flights/POJz
Nov 23, 2016, 10:46 pm
#504
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist (2020:Exp), United Gold
Posts: 1,525
Hey everyone,
Trying to plan my first MR ever, but need some ideas.
Departure Airport: LIM
Miles Needed: 1991
Required Spend or Budget: Around $200 (needs to be bought through United.com)
Available Travel Dates: Dec 10 - Dec 24th
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Codeshares ok as long as they're *A
Was checking BOG with Avianca but that was $500, and I only have a $200 ETC to spend. What do you think? Is this doable?
Trying to plan my first MR ever, but need some ideas.
Departure Airport: LIM
Miles Needed: 1991
Required Spend or Budget: Around $200 (needs to be bought through United.com)
Available Travel Dates: Dec 10 - Dec 24th
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: Codeshares ok as long as they're *A
Was checking BOG with Avianca but that was $500, and I only have a $200 ETC to spend. What do you think? Is this doable?
Travel permitted on flights operated by United and United Express. It is not valid on flights operated by other airlines, such as United-Marketed code share and Star Alliance flights.
I read that as "only UA metal."
Nov 23, 2016, 11:41 pm
#505
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist (2020:Exp), United Gold
Posts: 1,525
Sorry I am unfamiliar with AC program, and it's awfully hard to find info on *A earnings, so I can't say how this will post. However, as zoqfotpik's suggestion of YVR-SFO-BOS roundtrip is 7000 miles, even 50% will be plenty.
Nov 24, 2016, 12:34 am
#506
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1,178
Cheapest AC flights (tango fares) within Canada only earn 25%. Ideally, you want to fly between Canada and US to get most miles, this earns at least 50% mileage credit. I found YVR-IAH-AUS-YYZ-YVR, which is both intra-Canada and transborder flights. Make sure you check mileage before you book. https://goo.gl/flights/F42z
You're welcome! Safe travels!
Nov 24, 2016, 9:37 am
#507
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LIM
Programs: United Premier 1K, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Gold, AmEx Plat
Posts: 559
Are you sure you can use the ETC in that way? I looked up an old one of mine, and the first paragraph of T&C says:
I read that as "only UA metal."
Travel permitted on flights operated by United and United Express. It is not valid on flights operated by other airlines, such as United-Marketed code share and Star Alliance flights.
I read that as "only UA metal."
Nov 24, 2016, 12:28 pm
#508
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 8
Need about 14000 PQM
Departure Airport: SFO
Miles Needed: ~14000 PQM
Required Spend or Budget: anything reasonable
Available Travel Dates: December 2016, weekends preferred
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: United
Miles Needed: ~14000 PQM
Required Spend or Budget: anything reasonable
Available Travel Dates: December 2016, weekends preferred
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: United
Nov 24, 2016, 12:52 pm
#509
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: Hilton credit card Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,653
SFO-IAH-BNA-SFO day trip 12/10 is $250, 4260 miles.
This requires China visa. SFO-CTU-SFO out 12/3 return 12/5 is $633, 13740 miles.
SFO-HKG-SFO out 12/2 return 12/4 is $850, 13828 PQM.
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...2-04;a=UA;eo=e
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...1835;a=UA;eo=e
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...0UA8;a=UA;eo=e
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...2-04;a=UA;eo=e
Last edited by jbeckett; Nov 24, 2016 at 1:11 pm
Nov 24, 2016, 1:35 pm
#510
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 8
My son is so close!
(This one is for my son)
Departure Airport: DCA preferred, or IAD ok
Miles Needed: ~2600 PQM
Required Spend or Budget: need $23 PQD
Available Travel Dates: December 17-18, 2016
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: United
Departure Airport: DCA preferred, or IAD ok
Miles Needed: ~2600 PQM
Required Spend or Budget: need $23 PQD
Available Travel Dates: December 17-18, 2016
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: United