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 18, 2019, 4:24 pm
#631
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
DEN-SFO-SEA-DEN in BE for $110
Departure Airport: DEN
Miles Needed: 992 PQM
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): As cheap as possible, already hit $15K PQD
Available Travel Dates: Dec 9-13, Dec 16-20
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshare OK
Route(s) You've Already Searched: DEN-ORD, DEN-LAX, DEN-SLC
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Basically wondering if there are any non-hub/non-obvious destinations out of Denver that get really cheap fares? I get 500 minimum PQM so any distance is possible (but not Basic Economy unfortunately, as DEN-ORD would only get me 888 total roundtrip)
Miles Needed: 992 PQM
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): As cheap as possible, already hit $15K PQD
Available Travel Dates: Dec 9-13, Dec 16-20
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshare OK
Route(s) You've Already Searched: DEN-ORD, DEN-LAX, DEN-SLC
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Basically wondering if there are any non-hub/non-obvious destinations out of Denver that get really cheap fares? I get 500 minimum PQM so any distance is possible (but not Basic Economy unfortunately, as DEN-ORD would only get me 888 total roundtrip)
Nov 18, 2019, 4:56 pm
#632
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist (2020:Exp), United Gold
Posts: 1,525
UA:$91 DEN-MSY in BE 1066PQM
Departure Airport: DEN
Miles Needed: 992 PQM
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): As cheap as possible, already hit $15K PQD
Available Travel Dates: Dec 9-13, Dec 16-20
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshare OK
Route(s) You've Already Searched: DEN-ORD, DEN-LAX, DEN-SLC
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Miles Needed: 992 PQM
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): As cheap as possible, already hit $15K PQD
Available Travel Dates: Dec 9-13, Dec 16-20
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Codeshare OK
Route(s) You've Already Searched: DEN-ORD, DEN-LAX, DEN-SLC
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
UA:$91 DEN-MSY in BE 1066PQM
Mon 18 Dec DEN-MSY-DEN
(1h12m in MSY)
Link: https://flights.app.goo.gl/7LDXJ
And if you REALLY want bragging rights for hitting exactly 100000PQM for the year:
UA:$97 DEN-PDX in BE 992PQM
Tue 10 Dec DEN-PDX-DEN
(6h13mm in PDX)
Link: https://flights.app.goo.gl/nC8eC
FYI, I was able to find these on Google Flights using the Map with "UA", "Price<$100", "Flexible Dates: Weekend trip in December". Showed possible locations are PDX/ATL/MSY/AUS/MSP/ORD. Then I used the calendar for DEN-DEN-PDX/ATL/MSY/AUS/MSP/ORD.
Last edited by wh6cto; Nov 18, 2019 at 5:15 pm Reason: Forgot to quote request
Nov 18, 2019, 5:19 pm
#633
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
YYZ-ORD-SFO-YYZ for $238
Departure Airport: YYZ
Miles Needed: 3,460
Required Spend or Maximum Budget: $250
Available Travel Dates: Preferably same day trip (Dec 8 or 15)
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Any *A Metal
Route(s) You've Already Searched: YYZ-SFO-PHX roundtrip
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Miles Needed: 3,460
Required Spend or Maximum Budget: $250
Available Travel Dates: Preferably same day trip (Dec 8 or 15)
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Any *A Metal
Route(s) You've Already Searched: YYZ-SFO-PHX roundtrip
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
YYZ-ORD-TUS and return will be a shorter trip, but more expensive. ($290). https://www.google.com/flights#flt=Y...64*2.USD.28964
Last edited by Kmxu; Nov 18, 2019 at 5:36 pm
Nov 18, 2019, 5:24 pm
#634
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
Found just a tad cheaper:
UA:$91 DEN-MSY in BE 1066PQM
Mon 18 Dec DEN-MSY-DEN
(1h12m in MSY)
Link: https://flights.app.goo.gl/7LDXJ
And if you REALLY want bragging rights for hitting exactly 100000PQM for the year:
UA:$97 DEN-PDX in BE 992PQM
Tue 10 Dec DEN-PDX-DEN
(6h13mm in PDX)
Link: https://flights.app.goo.gl/nC8eC
FYI, I was able to find these on Google Flights using the Map with "UA", "Price<$100", "Flexible Dates: Weekend trip in December". Showed possible locations are PDX/ATL/MSY/AUS/MSP/ORD. Then I used the calendar for DEN-DEN-PDX/ATL/MSY/AUS/MSP/ORD.
UA:$91 DEN-MSY in BE 1066PQM
Mon 18 Dec DEN-MSY-DEN
(1h12m in MSY)
Link: https://flights.app.goo.gl/7LDXJ
And if you REALLY want bragging rights for hitting exactly 100000PQM for the year:
UA:$97 DEN-PDX in BE 992PQM
Tue 10 Dec DEN-PDX-DEN
(6h13mm in PDX)
Link: https://flights.app.goo.gl/nC8eC
FYI, I was able to find these on Google Flights using the Map with "UA", "Price<$100", "Flexible Dates: Weekend trip in December". Showed possible locations are PDX/ATL/MSY/AUS/MSP/ORD. Then I used the calendar for DEN-DEN-PDX/ATL/MSY/AUS/MSP/ORD.
Nov 18, 2019, 5:34 pm
#635
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist (2020:Exp), United Gold
Posts: 1,525
UA:$247(USD) YYZ-SHV 3560PQM (w/ 500mi min)
Departure Airport: YYZ
Miles Needed: 3,460
Required Spend or Maximum Budget: $250
Available Travel Dates: Preferably same day trip (Dec 8 or 15)
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Any *A Metal
Route(s) You've Already Searched: YYZ-SFO-PHX roundtrip
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
Miles Needed: 3,460
Required Spend or Maximum Budget: $250
Available Travel Dates: Preferably same day trip (Dec 8 or 15)
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Any *A Metal
Route(s) You've Already Searched: YYZ-SFO-PHX roundtrip
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? No
UA:$247(USD) YYZ-SHV 3560PQM (w/ 500mi min) (3084 actual)
Sun 15 Dec YYZ-IAH-SHV-IAH-YYZ
(0h43m in SHV)
Link: https://flights.app.goo.gl/YhmGy
YYZ-SHV/AEX/MLU are all the same price on this day, and all have jetways so you should be able to remain airside. But SHV has more time before the last flight home...which is probably important.
Nov 18, 2019, 5:41 pm
#636
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist (2020:Exp), United Gold
Posts: 1,525
Nov 18, 2019, 5:54 pm
#637
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
Nov 18, 2019, 10:15 pm
#638
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 2
Departure Airport: SFO, SJC
Miles Needed: 2000 PQM
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): $300-$400 max
Available Travel Dates:
- all weekdays until the end of the year, but before Dec 16
- Ideally same day return, preferrably no redeyes
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: codeshares OK, as long as PQM is hit
Route(s) You've Already Searched: SEA, ORD
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? no
Miles Needed: 2000 PQM
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): $300-$400 max
Available Travel Dates:
- all weekdays until the end of the year, but before Dec 16
- Ideally same day return, preferrably no redeyes
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: codeshares OK, as long as PQM is hit
Route(s) You've Already Searched: SEA, ORD
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? no
Nov 18, 2019, 11:04 pm
#639
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 8
LAX to...
Departure Airport: LAX
Miles Needed: 15000-16000PQM
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): 550
Available Travel Dates: 11/20 (anytime after 5:30pm) till 11/23
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: United preferred
Route(s) You've Already Searched: HKG PEK
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)?Yes
Those days seem to be a little more expensive then the 4-500 range I’ve been seeing. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Miles Needed: 15000-16000PQM
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): 550
Available Travel Dates: 11/20 (anytime after 5:30pm) till 11/23
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: United preferred
Route(s) You've Already Searched: HKG PEK
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)?Yes
Those days seem to be a little more expensive then the 4-500 range I’ve been seeing. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Nov 19, 2019, 3:39 am
#640
Join Date: Nov 2019
Programs: United 1K - Hilton Diamond - BA Bronze
Posts: 1
Departure Airport: LHR
Miles Needed: 2,400 PQM (to re-qualify for 1K)
Maximum Budget: £400-£600
Available Travel Dates: Any weekend in December, including Friday evening/afternoon departure
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: No pref
Route(s) You've Already Searched: LHR<>EWR
Do you have a Chinese Visa: No
Trying to re-qualify for 1K status for 2020 and only need 2,400 PQM to do so. LHR-based flyer with semi-flexible schedule for most of December. Thanks!
Miles Needed: 2,400 PQM (to re-qualify for 1K)
Maximum Budget: £400-£600
Available Travel Dates: Any weekend in December, including Friday evening/afternoon departure
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: No pref
Route(s) You've Already Searched: LHR<>EWR
Do you have a Chinese Visa: No
Trying to re-qualify for 1K status for 2020 and only need 2,400 PQM to do so. LHR-based flyer with semi-flexible schedule for most of December. Thanks!
Nov 19, 2019, 4:27 am
#641
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
Lax-HKG $408
Departure Airport: LAX
Miles Needed: 15000-16000PQM
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): 550
Available Travel Dates: 11/20 (anytime after 5:30pm) till 11/23
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: United preferred
Route(s) You've Already Searched: HKG PEK
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)?Yes
Those days seem to be a little more expensive then the 4-500 range I’ve been seeing. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Miles Needed: 15000-16000PQM
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): 550
Available Travel Dates: 11/20 (anytime after 5:30pm) till 11/23
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: United preferred
Route(s) You've Already Searched: HKG PEK
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)?Yes
Those days seem to be a little more expensive then the 4-500 range I’ve been seeing. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=L...85*2.USD.40785
Last edited by Kmxu; Nov 19, 2019 at 4:41 am
Nov 19, 2019, 4:46 am
#642
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
SFO-IAD in BE for $166
Departure Airport: SFO, SJC
Miles Needed: 2000 PQM
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): $300-$400 max
Available Travel Dates:
- all weekdays until the end of the year, but before Dec 16
- Ideally same day return, preferrably no redeyes
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: codeshares OK, as long as PQM is hit
Route(s) You've Already Searched: SEA, ORD
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? no
Miles Needed: 2000 PQM
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): $300-$400 max
Available Travel Dates:
- all weekdays until the end of the year, but before Dec 16
- Ideally same day return, preferrably no redeyes
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: codeshares OK, as long as PQM is hit
Route(s) You've Already Searched: SEA, ORD
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? no
https://www.google.com/flights#flt=S...90*2.USD.16590
Last edited by Kmxu; Nov 19, 2019 at 4:56 am
Nov 19, 2019, 7:48 am
#643
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist (2020:Exp), United Gold
Posts: 1,525
UA:$191 SFO-DEN immediate turn 1934PQM
Departure Airport: SFO, SJC
Miles Needed: 2000 PQM
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): $300-$400 max
Available Travel Dates:
- all weekdays until the end of the year, but before Dec 16
- Ideally same day return, preferrably no redeyes
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: codeshares OK, as long as PQM is hit
Route(s) You've Already Searched: SEA, ORD
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? no
Miles Needed: 2000 PQM
Required Spend or Maximum Budget (choose one, and state the value): $300-$400 max
Available Travel Dates:
- all weekdays until the end of the year, but before Dec 16
- Ideally same day return, preferrably no redeyes
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: codeshares OK, as long as PQM is hit
Route(s) You've Already Searched: SEA, ORD
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? no
UA:$191 SFO-DEN 1934PQM
Mon 09 Dec SFO-DEN-SFO
Link: https://flights.app.goo.gl/Sxk4X
Similar pricing available on lots of dates. A bit below 2kPQM, hopefully it's enough.
Nov 19, 2019, 8:15 am
#644
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: VIE/PRG
Programs: FB Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 1,592
On my recent trip from US back home to Europe where I am based we had some troubles and as a result we got compensated by United with 200$ voucher (10/2020). We were not entitled to EU261/2004 since flying on UA and declined offered miles because I credit to A3. I thought I might use it easily on EWR-LAX or v.v. (I want to fly transcontinental on 787-10) but since I am not based in the US it does not really fit well into my schedule at the end of FEB to use it and minimise the cost. If there is anyone who thinks the voucher would come handy please let me know.
Nov 19, 2019, 1:49 pm
#645
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: VIE/PRG
Programs: FB Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 1,592
Or, is there any way to get transcontinental on UA cheap with connection to somewhere from EWR? I know AA or DL worked very well with onward flights to Jamaica. Is there any route that can make the price cheaper than direct?