There are always different degrees of irrational behavior. Spending an extra trip or two on margin might arguably make sense -- although value of benefits might not always exceed the cost of those trips. I even understand the argument of extra short trips/vacations when they're discounted by better treatment/benefits/etc. But if you're flying entirely for the sake of miles/status, without actually doing something at the destination (e.g. same-day turns or one night stops, without any actual stays), that's just puzzling.

I am doing 2 flights SFO-HKG over MLK weekend and President's day weekend spending 3-4 nights. Also, I am going to do week vacation in Bali as well on this deal. I am signed up for a 100 KM ultra marathon in January so this deal saved me a bunch of money for that! The perfect combo of mileage running and running mileage.

I recommend people to get out to Lantau island just next to HKG and go hiking. There are beautiful trails upto Lantau peak / big Buddha and Sunset Peak. It is great to get a bunch of exercise hiking and then binge at Cathay lounges afterwards.

Some people (like me) actually enjoy all the aspects of travelling, such as being at an airport and flying. While long flights can be tiresome, a premium seat makes it less so. Those trips sound absolute lovely, even though I would have stayed two nights in each destination.

Does this deal expire US time or Hong Kong time?

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Thanks. I missed this. Monday morning blues.

I'm a bit late but I took out what was too rich for my liking and took a look at the values of some that remain. For what it's worth, my considerations will include my home airport of GNV (or JAX, MCO, TPA, etc) and positioning.
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Some calculations...last day of Black Friday sale.

Thanks, but...

I think some of your calculations are off... all your prices are in the $700 range, but for example SFO-BLR is $1,400 so 2.67 EQD/$ not 4.59. FWIW I'm also trying to figure out a nice MR or 2 on this deal, already have a SFO-HKG RT in Jan. For what it's worth, here are my EQD/$ calculations out of SFO:

CGK-> 3.34
HKG-> 3.43
SIN -> 3.42
SGN- > 3.04
BKK -> 2.94
DEL -> 2.65

code appears expired even though the timer is not.

Code is fine, it's just not easy to use. You must select an origin in the US and you must select premium economy or business.
Your travel dates must be from 1/1/19-5/15/19. Otherwise it will tell you code expired.

youre right. brain fart

LAX-SIN is pricing from $945 in Premium Economy although it's not listed as a city pair on the website. About 3540 EQD and 26540 EQM. Booked a week trip, need to figure out where to go - maybe Bintan or Batam. Really good price for this trip.