Last edit by: Pat89339
AA/One World: 2019 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
.
Requesters and responders, please read this wiki before posting.
.
In order to organize Mileage/Status/Challenge Run threads, the Moderators have decided to create a consolidated thread. This is the thread for American Airlines.
For each request:
_________________________________________________
For each request, use this format as shown. A glossary follows to clarify each entry.
Departure Airport(s):
EQMs or EQSs Needed:
EQDs Needed:
Max Budget:
Available Travel Dates:
Max # Travel Nights:
AA only, or Partners Okay:
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N):
If there is additional information you'd like to share that is pertinent to your request, feel free to add it after this standardized request format.
_________________________________________________
GLOSSARY:
Departure Airport(s): list the airport codes of any airports you can depart from, identifying preferred airports if any
EQMs or EQSs Needed: the number of each/either that you need to reach status. Please be as precise as possible, as some MRs can be within a few of your goal.
EQDs Needed: the number that you need to reach status. Please be as precise as possible, as some MRs can be within a few of your goal.
Max Budget: the maximum amount you're willing to spend to reach status. Less is always preferable, but a max is an important factor. Please make this a realistic number for your goal.
Available Travel Dates: list the range of dates you're available. The more you list, the better your chances of getting a good MR.
Max # Travel Nights: the maximum number of nights you're willing to be away. The nights might be at the destination or at a layover city. If cannot be gone overnight at all, list 0 or "day run only". Again, please make this realistic for your goal.
AA only, or Partners Okay: if you want to only AA-coded flights (e.g. for upgrades, etc), then list "AA only". If you are okay with flying on partners (especially useful for EQD runs), then list "either".
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): if you have a Chinese visa that will be valid at the time of the MR, then list "Y". Many good MRs have destinations in China, but you need a visa for those destinations.
(Note: Added this info from the OP to wiki for greater visibility to posters.)
.
Requesters and responders, please read this wiki before posting.
.
In order to organize Mileage/Status/Challenge Run threads, the Moderators have decided to create a consolidated thread. This is the thread for American Airlines.
For each request:
- do a search on your departure airport(s) to see if there's a MR already posted that might fit your need
- if you don't find what you need, post your request using the standardized format shown below in this wiki
- it's nice form to acknowledge the responder with a post indicating whether the assistance worked for you or not. This helps everyone learn about successful runs
- if several days have gone by and you have not received a reply, bump up your original post with a (gentle) re-ask. It might be your post was missed in the fray
- quote the original request
- include the route cities, price, airline, cabin/class, EQMs/EQDs, and dates for the solution(s) found
- whenever possible, include a link to the solution as found on Google Flights, or attach as screen print of the solution if from another source
_________________________________________________
For each request, use this format as shown. A glossary follows to clarify each entry.
Departure Airport(s):
EQMs or EQSs Needed:
EQDs Needed:
Max Budget:
Available Travel Dates:
Max # Travel Nights:
AA only, or Partners Okay:
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N):
If there is additional information you'd like to share that is pertinent to your request, feel free to add it after this standardized request format.
_________________________________________________
GLOSSARY:
Departure Airport(s): list the airport codes of any airports you can depart from, identifying preferred airports if any
EQMs or EQSs Needed: the number of each/either that you need to reach status. Please be as precise as possible, as some MRs can be within a few of your goal.
EQDs Needed: the number that you need to reach status. Please be as precise as possible, as some MRs can be within a few of your goal.
Max Budget: the maximum amount you're willing to spend to reach status. Less is always preferable, but a max is an important factor. Please make this a realistic number for your goal.
Available Travel Dates: list the range of dates you're available. The more you list, the better your chances of getting a good MR.
Max # Travel Nights: the maximum number of nights you're willing to be away. The nights might be at the destination or at a layover city. If cannot be gone overnight at all, list 0 or "day run only". Again, please make this realistic for your goal.
AA only, or Partners Okay: if you want to only AA-coded flights (e.g. for upgrades, etc), then list "AA only". If you are okay with flying on partners (especially useful for EQD runs), then list "either".
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): if you have a Chinese visa that will be valid at the time of the MR, then list "Y". Many good MRs have destinations in China, but you need a visa for those destinations.
(Note: Added this info from the OP to wiki for greater visibility to posters.)
AA/One World: 2019 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
#391
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 1
Mileage run from DFW
Departure Airport(s): DFW
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 12,000
EQDs Needed: none
Max Budget: $600
Available Travel Dates: fri-sun rest of year (11/8-19, 11/15-17, etc)
Max # Travel Nights: 2
AA only, or Partners Okay: ok
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 12,000
EQDs Needed: none
Max Budget: $600
Available Travel Dates: fri-sun rest of year (11/8-19, 11/15-17, etc)
Max # Travel Nights: 2
AA only, or Partners Okay: ok
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
#392
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: TBD
Posts: 840
J Run
Departure Airport(s): ORD-LHR-?-?-ORD
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 25K
EQDs Needed: $0
Max Budget: $9,500
Available Travel Dates: Need to depart evening of 11/11 and be in London until 11/15 or late on 11/14
Max # Travel Nights: 1
AA only, or Partners Okay: partners OK
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): Y
In short, I need to be in London for business 11/12-afternoon of 11/14, at which point I can begin to make my way to ORD. Would like to arrive as early as possible on 11/15. Would prefer to fly J. TIA!
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 25K
EQDs Needed: $0
Max Budget: $9,500
Available Travel Dates: Need to depart evening of 11/11 and be in London until 11/15 or late on 11/14
Max # Travel Nights: 1
AA only, or Partners Okay: partners OK
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): Y
In short, I need to be in London for business 11/12-afternoon of 11/14, at which point I can begin to make my way to ORD. Would like to arrive as early as possible on 11/15. Would prefer to fly J. TIA!
#393
Join Date: May 2019
Programs: aa
Posts: 38
Very gentle bump. My situation has improved since my first post. Now only need 12,200 EQM and $4670 EQD. I think the better question in what is the least expensive way to achieve max EQDs as inexpensively as possible? partner airlines in PE/Business? Which airlines? Which product?
I've identified a quality run in PE on CX from EWR-TPE via HKG that by my calculations will net me $3400 of the $4600 EQDs I need. Cost is just $1300. I was wondering if someone with more advanced skills, could look into that fare rule, and see if there's a way to mix in a few more connections for similar cost to maximize the miles flown? I've also been searching OW r/t flights from TPE that I could take (no Chinese Visa) but not finding much at a strong price per EQD ratio. Are there travel agents that specialize in this that I could hire???
Truly, thanks a million for all the previous contributions, and hopefully, thanks in advance for a solution here.
#394
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: PHL
Programs: AA Plat, MR AMB + (LTT) , Hertz PC, UA Silver, HH Gold
Posts: 265
Departure Airport(s): PHL, NYC, BWI, DCA, IAD
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 10k
EQDs Needed: $0
Max Budget:$1000~
Available Travel Dates:all but Xmas and Thanksgiving
Max # Travel Nights: 2
AA only, or Partners Okay: AA only
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 10k
EQDs Needed: $0
Max Budget:$1000~
Available Travel Dates:all but Xmas and Thanksgiving
Max # Travel Nights: 2
AA only, or Partners Okay: AA only
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
#396
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Travel Safety/Security & Texas, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AUS / GRK
Programs: AA, HHonors, Hertz
Posts: 13,484
Perhaps third time's a charm? lol.
I've identified a quality run in PE on CX from EWR-TPE via HKG that by my calculations will net me $3400 of the $4600 EQDs I need. Cost is just $1300. I was wondering if someone with more advanced skills, could look into that fare rule, and see if there's a way to mix in a few more connections for similar cost to maximize the miles flown? I've also been searching OW r/t flights from TPE that I could take (no Chinese Visa) but not finding much at a strong price per EQD ratio. Are there travel agents that specialize in this that I could hire???
Truly, thanks a million for all the previous contributions, and hopefully, thanks in advance for a solution here.
I've identified a quality run in PE on CX from EWR-TPE via HKG that by my calculations will net me $3400 of the $4600 EQDs I need. Cost is just $1300. I was wondering if someone with more advanced skills, could look into that fare rule, and see if there's a way to mix in a few more connections for similar cost to maximize the miles flown? I've also been searching OW r/t flights from TPE that I could take (no Chinese Visa) but not finding much at a strong price per EQD ratio. Are there travel agents that specialize in this that I could hire???
Truly, thanks a million for all the previous contributions, and hopefully, thanks in advance for a solution here.
The only fare I can find close to what you found is this one:
https://flights.app.goo.gl/AdVQo
If you are even remotely interested in this, I'd jump on it ASAP. You're getting within the 7-day booking window, and the fare will probably increase substantially very soon (like tomorrow).
You could look at a separate run from TPE to elsewhere, but I doubt you'll find anything that close.
Have you checked the BA website? They typically have PE fares through LHR to Asia for about $2000, and if you have the BA Chase card you can get further discounts. This close in might be tough though.
#397
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Charlotte, NC
Programs: American- EP; Marriott- Titatium
Posts: 3
Long time listener, first time caller
Departure Airport(s): CLT but can reposition
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 34K EQMs
EQDs Needed: 2K
Max Budget:a bit flexible but would like to stay around 2K
Available Travel Dates: weekend of Dec 6 , weekend of Dec 20 ( will already be in Los Angeles), weekend of Dec 27th
Max # Travel Nights: flexible
AA only, or Partners Okay: AA or whatever needed to meet EQMs
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N) no
thank you
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 34K EQMs
EQDs Needed: 2K
Max Budget:a bit flexible but would like to stay around 2K
Available Travel Dates: weekend of Dec 6 , weekend of Dec 20 ( will already be in Los Angeles), weekend of Dec 27th
Max # Travel Nights: flexible
AA only, or Partners Okay: AA or whatever needed to meet EQMs
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N) no
thank you
#398
Join Date: Nov 2019
Programs: AAdvantage
Posts: 2
Trying to Reach Platinum
Departure Airport(s): DCA (preferred), IAD, BWI
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 7,261 EQMs
EQDs Needed: 0
Max Budget: $500
Available Travel Dates: Weekends through end of 2019
Max # Travel Nights: 2
AA only, or Partners Okay: Both okay.
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 7,261 EQMs
EQDs Needed: 0
Max Budget: $500
Available Travel Dates: Weekends through end of 2019
Max # Travel Nights: 2
AA only, or Partners Okay: Both okay.
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
#399
Join Date: Nov 2019
Programs: AA
Posts: 1
Mileage run suggestions
Looking for easy trip to get most EQM before end of year. Doesn't have to be a single trip.
Departure Airport: DFW
Miles Needed: 16000
Required Spend or Budget:1000-1200
Available Travel Dates: now to December 31
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: prefer AA metal but open to suggestions
Departure Airport: DFW
Miles Needed: 16000
Required Spend or Budget:1000-1200
Available Travel Dates: now to December 31
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: prefer AA metal but open to suggestions
#400
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Travel Safety/Security & Texas, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AUS / GRK
Programs: AA, HHonors, Hertz
Posts: 13,484
https://flights.app.goo.gl/ozZ2R
https://flights.app.goo.gl/bK4yD
Otherwise, $592 for DCA-CDG, via PHL (should net 8440 miles if you already have status):
https://flights.app.goo.gl/oc1gn
#401
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Travel Safety/Security & Texas, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AUS / GRK
Programs: AA, HHonors, Hertz
Posts: 13,484
Looking for easy trip to get most EQM before end of year. Doesn't have to be a single trip.
Departure Airport: DFW
Miles Needed: 16000
Required Spend or Budget:1000-1200
Available Travel Dates: now to December 31
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: prefer AA metal but open to suggestions
Departure Airport: DFW
Miles Needed: 16000
Required Spend or Budget:1000-1200
Available Travel Dates: now to December 31
Required Metal or Codeshares okay: prefer AA metal but open to suggestions
DFW-HKG would give you just over 16,000 EQM (16200 according to my source):
https://flights.app.goo.gl/y5xrg
DFW-DOH-SIN would give you a boatload of miles, for $1150, and if you have time you can spend a few days:
https://flights.app.goo.gl/RN7tL
#402
Join Date: Nov 2019
Programs: AAdvantage
Posts: 2
Thank you so much for your help! I currently have Gold status with American. Would the CDG option still earn enough EQMs in that case?
#403
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Travel Safety/Security & Texas, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AUS / GRK
Programs: AA, HHonors, Hertz
Posts: 13,484
Poke around on Google flights a bit. You might be able to find same-day, if that's what you want (I prefer at least 1 night for Europe, 2 is better).
#404
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: CMI, ORD, NYC
Programs: AA Plat
Posts: 92
Departure Airport(s): ORD, CMI (preferred)
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 3
EQDs Needed: $0.
Max Budget: $500
Available Travel Dates: Any weekend barring Thanksgiving weekend and after Dec 23.
Max # Travel Nights: 1.
AA only, or Partners Okay: Partners ok.
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N.
I have travel planned so I'm definitely going to hit the EQD spend but i'll be 3 EQS short of AA plat, and about 15k EQMs. I figured it would be easier to go for the EQS. Would preferably like to keep it all in one day so I don't have to pay for a hotel. Can stay overnight at a friend's place in Seattle or NYC (~$500 or ~ $300 respectively from CMI). Just wondering if there are any cheaper/interesting options in the same price range. I don't have my US passport on me as I just submitted it for renewal. Hopefully it'll be back in 3-4 weeks.
EQMs or EQSs Needed: 3
EQDs Needed: $0.
Max Budget: $500
Available Travel Dates: Any weekend barring Thanksgiving weekend and after Dec 23.
Max # Travel Nights: 1.
AA only, or Partners Okay: Partners ok.
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N.
I have travel planned so I'm definitely going to hit the EQD spend but i'll be 3 EQS short of AA plat, and about 15k EQMs. I figured it would be easier to go for the EQS. Would preferably like to keep it all in one day so I don't have to pay for a hotel. Can stay overnight at a friend's place in Seattle or NYC (~$500 or ~ $300 respectively from CMI). Just wondering if there are any cheaper/interesting options in the same price range. I don't have my US passport on me as I just submitted it for renewal. Hopefully it'll be back in 3-4 weeks.
#405
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1
Dallas or Houston Departures Nov or Dec 6263 needed
Departure Airport(s): DFW, DAL, IAH or HOU
EQMs or EQSs Needed:6263
EQDs Needed: 0
Max Budget: $600 (best guess)
Available Travel Dates: Month of November or December
Max # Travel Nights: 1 (unless I need to up to 2 nights)
AA only, or Partners Okay: Partners OK
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
First time doing this and would like to give it a try if I can find something. Destination unimportant. Thanks in advance for your help.
EQMs or EQSs Needed:6263
EQDs Needed: 0
Max Budget: $600 (best guess)
Available Travel Dates: Month of November or December
Max # Travel Nights: 1 (unless I need to up to 2 nights)
AA only, or Partners Okay: Partners OK
Have Chinese Visa? (Y/N): N
First time doing this and would like to give it a try if I can find something. Destination unimportant. Thanks in advance for your help.