Dec 31, 2018, 11:01 pm
Last edit by: Kmxu
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There are many good fares to China (PEK or PVG). If you have a Chinese visa, these options will be provided. Otherwise, you may have to take advantage of TWOV (visa on arrival). Its information can be found: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/china/708095-china-24-72-144-hour-transit-without-visa-twov-rules-master-thread.html
If your requested PQM is in a few thousand, please give a more accurate amount. You will get fewer options with a roundup number (eg, 5000 instead of 4830; IAD-SFO nonstop will work for the latter.)
There are many good fares to China (PEK or PVG). If you have a Chinese visa, these options will be provided. Otherwise, you may have to take advantage of TWOV (visa on arrival). Its information can be found: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/china/708095-china-24-72-144-hour-transit-without-visa-twov-rules-master-thread.html
If your requested PQM is in a few thousand, please give a more accurate amount. You will get fewer options with a roundup number (eg, 5000 instead of 4830; IAD-SFO nonstop will work for the latter.)
UA/Star Alliance: 2019 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Nov 9, 2019, 11:26 pm
#601
Join Date: Jul 2015
Programs: marriott platinum, AS Gold
Posts: 105
Look for Asiana Airline Miles run
Departure Airport: SIN/KUL/CGK
Miles Needed: 20000 miles
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value):
Available Travel Dates: 2020
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched: within Asia/Pacific or Euro
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? YES
Miles Needed: 20000 miles
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value):
Available Travel Dates: 2020
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched: within Asia/Pacific or Euro
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? YES
Last edited by hellointer; Nov 9, 2019 at 11:29 pm Reason: type erorr
Nov 10, 2019, 10:56 am
#602
Join Date: Nov 2019
Programs: United 1k
Posts: 1
Reach 1K by end of 2019
Departure Airport: SFO
Miles Needed: 10,211
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): No required spend needed. Looking for cheapest flight possible (ideally with W or higher fare to apply GPU)
Available Travel Dates: Dec 6 - 8, Dec 13 - 15, Dec 19 - 23 (preferred)
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshare okay, but United Metal preferred. GPU applicable fare class preferred
Route(s) You've Already Searched: SFO-HKG, SFO-SIN
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? - Yes
Hi, first FlyerTalk post. In danger of losing my 1K status and trying to find the least expensive flight that will get me the 10,211 PQMs needed. I've already hit the PQD limit. The cheapest flight is the priority, but hoping for W fare class or higher to use my GPUs, if possible. Hoping for w a quick turnaround on the weekend or open to doing a multi-day stay (mini vacation) from Dec 19 - 23. Thanks!
Miles Needed: 10,211
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): No required spend needed. Looking for cheapest flight possible (ideally with W or higher fare to apply GPU)
Available Travel Dates: Dec 6 - 8, Dec 13 - 15, Dec 19 - 23 (preferred)
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshare okay, but United Metal preferred. GPU applicable fare class preferred
Route(s) You've Already Searched: SFO-HKG, SFO-SIN
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? - Yes
Hi, first FlyerTalk post. In danger of losing my 1K status and trying to find the least expensive flight that will get me the 10,211 PQMs needed. I've already hit the PQD limit. The cheapest flight is the priority, but hoping for W fare class or higher to use my GPUs, if possible. Hoping for w a quick turnaround on the weekend or open to doing a multi-day stay (mini vacation) from Dec 19 - 23. Thanks!
Nov 10, 2019, 6:56 pm
#603
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist (2020:Exp), United Gold
Posts: 1,525
UA:$730ish SFO-LHR or SFO-BCN
Departure Airport: SFO
Miles Needed: 10,211
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): No required spend needed. Looking for cheapest flight possible (ideally with W or higher fare to apply GPU)
Available Travel Dates: Dec 6 - 8, Dec 13 - 15, Dec 19 - 23 (preferred)
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshare okay, but United Metal preferred. GPU applicable fare class preferred
Route(s) You've Already Searched: SFO-HKG, SFO-SIN
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? - Yes
Hi, first FlyerTalk post. In danger of losing my 1K status and trying to find the least expensive flight that will get me the 10,211 PQMs needed. I've already hit the PQD limit. The cheapest flight is the priority, but hoping for W fare class or higher to use my GPUs, if possible. Hoping for w a quick turnaround on the weekend or open to doing a multi-day stay (mini vacation) from Dec 19 - 23. Thanks!
Miles Needed: 10,211
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): No required spend needed. Looking for cheapest flight possible (ideally with W or higher fare to apply GPU)
Available Travel Dates: Dec 6 - 8, Dec 13 - 15, Dec 19 - 23 (preferred)
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshare okay, but United Metal preferred. GPU applicable fare class preferred
Route(s) You've Already Searched: SFO-HKG, SFO-SIN
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? - Yes
Hi, first FlyerTalk post. In danger of losing my 1K status and trying to find the least expensive flight that will get me the 10,211 PQMs needed. I've already hit the PQD limit. The cheapest flight is the priority, but hoping for W fare class or higher to use my GPUs, if possible. Hoping for w a quick turnaround on the weekend or open to doing a multi-day stay (mini vacation) from Dec 19 - 23. Thanks!
I can't find anything within reason for your preferred dates. Does anyone else have any good ideas?
UPDATE: Somehow I missed this is possible (without overnight):
UA:$660 SFO-HKG 13828PQM (K-fare)
Fri 06 Dec SFO-HKG
(16h35m daytime in HKG)
Sun 08 Dec HKG-SFO
Link: https://flights.app.goo.gl/bDy6H
This route also has PE, hopefully there will be upgrade space. After Dec 4, you may be able to apply additional leftover GPUs to upgrade to Business. Sorry if this is one you already found.
Last edited by wh6cto; Nov 11, 2019 at 12:43 pm Reason: Added SFO-HKG
Nov 11, 2019, 6:54 pm
#604
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 1
UA status mileage run
Departure Airport: NYC
Miles Needed: 15k
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): least expensive option
Available Travel Dates: Sunday -Thursday in air travel days , Friday Saturday on land.
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Looking for a quick and least expensive mileage run. Time on ground not a concern.
Prefer not to be in the air on Friday or Saturday.
Challenge Period: ends November 30, 2019
Need additional 15,000 Premier qualifying miles (PQM)
Miles Needed: 15k
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): least expensive option
Available Travel Dates: Sunday -Thursday in air travel days , Friday Saturday on land.
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Looking for a quick and least expensive mileage run. Time on ground not a concern.
Prefer not to be in the air on Friday or Saturday.
Challenge Period: ends November 30, 2019
Need additional 15,000 Premier qualifying miles (PQM)
Last edited by Outinstyle; Nov 11, 2019 at 7:06 pm Reason: Clarity
Nov 11, 2019, 8:53 pm
#605
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Socal
Programs: UA Plat, Bonvoy Gold, Amex Plat, CSR
Posts: 207
Departure Airport: DEN
Miles Needed: 16000
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Around $1,000
Available Travel Dates: wide open for the rest of the year
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: UA / *A
Route(s) You've Already Searched: DEN-SFO-PEK-NRT-SFO-DEN in Premium Economy
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
My last chance to stay 1K in 2020. I need roughly $1,000 PQD and 16K PQM. Currently booked on the above itinerary with stopover in NRT.
Miles Needed: 16000
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Around $1,000
Available Travel Dates: wide open for the rest of the year
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: UA / *A
Route(s) You've Already Searched: DEN-SFO-PEK-NRT-SFO-DEN in Premium Economy
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
My last chance to stay 1K in 2020. I need roughly $1,000 PQD and 16K PQM. Currently booked on the above itinerary with stopover in NRT.
Last edited by whipwhitaker; Nov 11, 2019 at 8:54 pm Reason: More info
Nov 12, 2019, 6:19 am
#606
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist (2020:Exp), United Gold
Posts: 1,525
UA:$1182 DEN-TPE in PE 22268PQM 1088PQD
Departure Airport: DEN
Miles Needed: 16000
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Around $1,000
Available Travel Dates: wide open for the rest of the year
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: UA / *A
Route(s) You've Already Searched: DEN-SFO-PEK-NRT-SFO-DEN in Premium Economy
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
My last chance to stay 1K in 2020. I need roughly $1,000 PQD and 16K PQM. Currently booked on the above itinerary with stopover in NRT.
Miles Needed: 16000
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Around $1,000
Available Travel Dates: wide open for the rest of the year
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: UA / *A
Route(s) You've Already Searched: DEN-SFO-PEK-NRT-SFO-DEN in Premium Economy
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
My last chance to stay 1K in 2020. I need roughly $1,000 PQD and 16K PQM. Currently booked on the above itinerary with stopover in NRT.
UA:$1182 DEN-TPE in PE 22268PQM 1088PQD
Mon 25 Nov DEN-SFO-TPE
(15h45m overnight in TPE)
Wed 27 Nov TPE-SFO-DEN
Link: https://flights.app.goo.gl/DAJDf
This location doesn't require a visa, and has an in-airport hotel.
Alternatively, DEN-SIN W-fare is around $1200, if there's PZ space and you have leftover GPUs, that may also be worth considering.
Last edited by wh6cto; Nov 12, 2019 at 6:48 am Reason: Corrected time arithmetic error
Nov 12, 2019, 6:47 am
#607
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist (2020:Exp), United Gold
Posts: 1,525
UA:$688 EWR-TPE or UA:$564 PHL-PVG
Departure Airport: NYC
Miles Needed: 15k
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): least expensive option
Available Travel Dates: Sunday -Thursday in air travel days , Friday Saturday on land.
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Looking for a quick and least expensive mileage run. Time on ground not a concern.
Prefer not to be in the air on Friday or Saturday.
Challenge Period: ends November 30, 2019
Need additional 15,000 Premier qualifying miles (PQM)
Miles Needed: 15k
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): least expensive option
Available Travel Dates: Sunday -Thursday in air travel days , Friday Saturday on land.
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Looking for a quick and least expensive mileage run. Time on ground not a concern.
Prefer not to be in the air on Friday or Saturday.
Challenge Period: ends November 30, 2019
Need additional 15,000 Premier qualifying miles (PQM)
Mon 25 Nov EWR-SFO-TPE
(15h45m overnight in TPE)
Wed 27 Nov TPE-SFO-DCA-EWR
Link: https://flights.app.goo.gl/JfTYh
EWR-HKG is also a possibility. It's another $100 more, but possible to do without hotel, so it may still be worth considering.
Or if you can take the train to Philly:
UA:$564 PHL-PVG (via NRT) 16784PQM (~15600 UA metal)
Mon 25 Nov PHL-SFO-PVG
(15h40m overnight in PVG)
Wed 27 Nov PVG-NRT-ORD-PHL
Link: https://flights.app.goo.gl/raJjh
Nov 13, 2019, 7:15 pm
#608
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Left Coast
Programs: UA 1K & 1MM, HH Diamond, Marriott/SPG Gold (UA comp)
Posts: 1,353
Departure Airport(s): LAX, SNA
Miles Needed: About 5000 PQM (+ $3750 PQD)
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): I NEED PQD at this point, about $3750
Available Travel Dates: Dec, 2019
Class of service: Business/First
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares OK
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
I am short about 5000 PQM and $3750 PQD. I found this itinerary, but would prefer a PS flight for the lie flats:
LAX-IAD 815-406PM
IAD-LAX 530-812PM
in First Class
This nets about 13700 PQM, $4000 in PQD, and 44000 RDM
Still waiting for that "top off offer" discussed elsewhere on FT, but as we get closer to 2020 I am guessing it will not come...
My goal is the shortest-length trip possible, with as close to the exact PQM and PQD as possible, as comfortable as possible. Other approaches/suggestions appreciated.
Miles Needed: About 5000 PQM (+ $3750 PQD)
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): I NEED PQD at this point, about $3750
Available Travel Dates: Dec, 2019
Class of service: Business/First
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshares OK
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
I am short about 5000 PQM and $3750 PQD. I found this itinerary, but would prefer a PS flight for the lie flats:
LAX-IAD 815-406PM
IAD-LAX 530-812PM
in First Class
This nets about 13700 PQM, $4000 in PQD, and 44000 RDM
Still waiting for that "top off offer" discussed elsewhere on FT, but as we get closer to 2020 I am guessing it will not come...
My goal is the shortest-length trip possible, with as close to the exact PQM and PQD as possible, as comfortable as possible. Other approaches/suggestions appreciated.
Nov 14, 2019, 5:15 am
#609
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
LAX-HNL?
Did you look at LAX-HNL with lay flat seats? You may be able to check out ANA lounge (near Gate C4; between 8:30 am and 1:30 pm).
Edit: Check different dates for turn-around LAX-HNL flight; this link has long lay over: https://www.google.com/flights#flt=L...0*2.USD.123160
Edit: Check different dates for turn-around LAX-HNL flight; this link has long lay over: https://www.google.com/flights#flt=L...0*2.USD.123160
Last edited by Kmxu; Nov 14, 2019 at 7:59 am Reason: Add a link
Nov 14, 2019, 9:40 am
#610
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 6
Departure Airport: IAH, SAT, AUS
Miles Needed: 5300
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): As cheap as possible
Available Travel Dates: wide open for the rest of the year
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: UA / *A
Route(s) You've Already Searched: IAH-SEA, AUS SEA, AUS HNL, IAH HNL
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Miles Needed: 5300
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): As cheap as possible
Available Travel Dates: wide open for the rest of the year
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: UA / *A
Route(s) You've Already Searched: IAH-SEA, AUS SEA, AUS HNL, IAH HNL
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Nov 14, 2019, 12:43 pm
#611
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
Two trips? ($161+203=364)
Departure Airport: IAH, SAT, AUS
Miles Needed: 5300
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): As cheap as possible
Available Travel Dates: wide open for the rest of the year
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: UA / *A
Route(s) You've Already Searched: IAH-SEA, AUS SEA, AUS HNL, IAH HNL
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Miles Needed: 5300
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): As cheap as possible
Available Travel Dates: wide open for the rest of the year
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: UA / *A
Route(s) You've Already Searched: IAH-SEA, AUS SEA, AUS HNL, IAH HNL
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
AUS-SFO for $203 on Dec. 7: https://www.google.com/flights#flt=A...70*2.USD.20270
Nov 15, 2019, 8:08 am
#612
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: MCO
Programs: United Airlines
Posts: 11
Help on UA Silver Mileage Run out of Orlando
Can someone help me get to Silver on UA? Thanks! : )
Departure Airport: MCO or JAX
Miles Needed: 12,000
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Need $700PQD but willing to spend up to $1,500
Available Travel Dates: 11/30-12/6 or 12/8-12/11 or 12/20-12/22
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: United only (Domestic)
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No (Domestic Only)
Departure Airport: MCO or JAX
Miles Needed: 12,000
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Need $700PQD but willing to spend up to $1,500
Available Travel Dates: 11/30-12/6 or 12/8-12/11 or 12/20-12/22
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: United only (Domestic)
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No (Domestic Only)
Nov 15, 2019, 10:05 am
#613
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Left Coast
Programs: UA 1K & 1MM, HH Diamond, Marriott/SPG Gold (UA comp)
Posts: 1,353
Did you look at LAX-HNL with lay flat seats? You may be able to check out ANA lounge (near Gate C4; between 8:30 am and 1:30 pm).
Edit: Check different dates for turn-around LAX-HNL flight; this link has long lay over: https://www.google.com/flights#flt=L...0*2.USD.123160
Edit: Check different dates for turn-around LAX-HNL flight; this link has long lay over: https://www.google.com/flights#flt=L...0*2.USD.123160
THANKS for trying, appreciate any suggestions!
Nov 15, 2019, 10:24 am
#614
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Socal
Programs: UA Plat, Bonvoy Gold, Amex Plat, CSR
Posts: 207
Can someone help me get to Silver on UA? Thanks! : )
Departure Airport: MCO or JAX
Miles Needed: 12,000
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Need $700PQD but willing to spend up to $1,500
Available Travel Dates: 11/30-12/6 or 12/8-12/11 or 12/20-12/22
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: United only (Domestic)
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No (Domestic Only)
Departure Airport: MCO or JAX
Miles Needed: 12,000
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Need $700PQD but willing to spend up to $1,500
Available Travel Dates: 11/30-12/6 or 12/8-12/11 or 12/20-12/22
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: United only (Domestic)
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No (Domestic Only)
Nov 15, 2019, 12:52 pm
#615
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
Two trips to west coast will do!
Can someone help me get to Silver on UA? Thanks! : )
Departure Airport: MCO or JAX
Miles Needed: 12,000
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Need $700PQD but willing to spend up to $1,500
Available Travel Dates: 11/30-12/6 or 12/8-12/11 or 12/20-12/22
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: United only (Domestic)
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No (Domestic Only)
Departure Airport: MCO or JAX
Miles Needed: 12,000
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): Need $700PQD but willing to spend up to $1,500
Available Travel Dates: 11/30-12/6 or 12/8-12/11 or 12/20-12/22
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: United only (Domestic)
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No (Domestic Only)
The fare out of MCO is too cheap ($259 for MCO-LAX). You need to go to united.com to select more expensive fare classes and select routings carefully (to avoid red eye flights, too) to get enough PQMs. It is totally doable if you decide that it is worth getting the Premier Silver status.
Is it worth it making Premier Silver? [2017-2019 Consolidated]
Good luck.