The 2008 End of Year MR Thread..
Nov 1, 2008, 12:11 pm
#91
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta Platinum, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold, Avis First
Posts: 150
Thanks for looking for me, will really appreciate any help.
DL has a 500 minimum policy, and thats where the JAX-ATL segment makes up for the gap. Or that's what the calculator says (http://fly.qux.us/smcalc/)
DL has a 500 minimum policy, and thats where the JAX-ATL segment makes up for the gap. Or that's what the calculator says (http://fly.qux.us/smcalc/)
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Nov 1, 2008, 1:06 pm
#94
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NC, USA
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AA Exec Plat, Marriott Lifetime Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,012
I'm reading & trying to learn, but haven't figured out the routing yet. I have subscribed to ExpertFlyer & looking at Expedia, etc. honestly trying on my own. Like several others, I get stuck on trying to find the routing rules. So I will be completely *grateful* for help. 
My SO and I both need 6500 miles to keep our Gold & Silver statuses on DL. We are free any weekend in December to make a MR.
Looking for something on DL, preferably from ATL, but could also go from BHM or GSP or CHA if that helps. International is fine by us. Ideally I would like to keep it under $400 (each), but the lower the better given the economy.
Many thanks in advance.
My SO and I both need 6500 miles to keep our Gold & Silver statuses on DL. We are free any weekend in December to make a MR.
Looking for something on DL, preferably from ATL, but could also go from BHM or GSP or CHA if that helps. International is fine by us. Ideally I would like to keep it under $400 (each), but the lower the better given the economy.
Many thanks in advance.
bhm-mem-msp-sea-pdx-msp-dtw-atl-bhm the first two weekends of December. Any additional segments increases the price even more.
Nov 1, 2008, 10:27 pm
#95
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,473
Need 26,186 AA miles for EXP
Currently AA Plat.
Having been UA 1K for many years (until UA essentially pulled out of the NYC market save hub bound flights), I'm getting itchy for AA's EXP status as that will earn me EVIPs type upgrades that I used to enjoy on UA.
A forthcoming trip will bring me closer to EXP; I will then be missing 26,186 miles.
Since I don't want to count on business trips that may or may not happen, I'm looking for new ideas to make up the gap. Flying EWR-DFW-FRA-DFW-EWR a couple times is one way to make up the difference as that had good fares earlier this year and has turn around times.
Ideally I'd like to keep this to two day weekends, but 3 days weekends are possible. Naturally, the idea is to keep this as low cost as possible, flying out of NYC.
I welcome ideas; thanks in advance.
Having been UA 1K for many years (until UA essentially pulled out of the NYC market save hub bound flights), I'm getting itchy for AA's EXP status as that will earn me EVIPs type upgrades that I used to enjoy on UA.
A forthcoming trip will bring me closer to EXP; I will then be missing 26,186 miles.
Since I don't want to count on business trips that may or may not happen, I'm looking for new ideas to make up the gap. Flying EWR-DFW-FRA-DFW-EWR a couple times is one way to make up the difference as that had good fares earlier this year and has turn around times.
Ideally I'd like to keep this to two day weekends, but 3 days weekends are possible. Naturally, the idea is to keep this as low cost as possible, flying out of NYC.
I welcome ideas; thanks in advance.
Last edited by Globehopper; Nov 1, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Nov 2, 2008, 2:12 am
#96
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: SJC (AA PLT 2MM - Marriott LTT - Avis Preferred)
Posts: 2,030
Globehopper, from the West Coast it would be easier to make up those miles to Europe than your neck of the woods.
If I were you, I'd strongly consider Asia, i.e. SIN or JKT via JL codeshare for one of your trips (~20k EQM's) for a 3-night weekend, then a day-trip transcon for the other one (plenty of $300 Q fares to SFO/LAX).
Find them via Farecompare/ITA then book on AA. Good luck!
If I were you, I'd strongly consider Asia, i.e. SIN or JKT via JL codeshare for one of your trips (~20k EQM's) for a 3-night weekend, then a day-trip transcon for the other one (plenty of $300 Q fares to SFO/LAX).
Find them via Farecompare/ITA then book on AA. Good luck!
Nov 2, 2008, 8:22 am
#97
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Aurora, CO
Programs: Statusless and proud
Posts: 7,582
Currently AA Plat.
Having been UA 1K for many years (until UA essentially pulled out of the NYC market save hub bound flights), I'm getting itchy for AA's EXP status as that will earn me EVIPs type upgrades that I used to enjoy on UA.
A forthcoming trip will bring me closer to EXP; I will then be missing 26,186 miles.
Since I don't want to count on business trips that may or may not happen, I'm looking for new ideas to make up the gap. Flying EWR-DFW-FRA-DFW-EWR a couple times is one way to make up the difference as that had good fares earlier this year and has turn around times.
Ideally I'd like to keep this to two day weekends, but 3 days weekends are possible. Naturally, the idea is to keep this as low cost as possible, flying out of NYC.
I welcome ideas; thanks in advance.
Having been UA 1K for many years (until UA essentially pulled out of the NYC market save hub bound flights), I'm getting itchy for AA's EXP status as that will earn me EVIPs type upgrades that I used to enjoy on UA.
A forthcoming trip will bring me closer to EXP; I will then be missing 26,186 miles.
Since I don't want to count on business trips that may or may not happen, I'm looking for new ideas to make up the gap. Flying EWR-DFW-FRA-DFW-EWR a couple times is one way to make up the difference as that had good fares earlier this year and has turn around times.
Ideally I'd like to keep this to two day weekends, but 3 days weekends are possible. Naturally, the idea is to keep this as low cost as possible, flying out of NYC.
I welcome ideas; thanks in advance.
Chris
Nov 2, 2008, 1:47 pm
#98
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: IND
Programs: AA LT Gold, 1.5MM, Marriot
Posts: 1,307
Need help on AA from IND
I thought I probably wouldn't make it to PLT this year, but my fiance just asked me the other day if we should try to get some MRs in before the end of the year to make sure we get our status. Since it was his idea, I figure if we decide it's worth it to pursue the MRs, I'm thinking we could get him signed up for the PLT challenge and get him to PLT for 2009 as well. Here's my info, in case anyone wants to help out:
1. No. of miles/segments that you have at present: 34,387 (segments never work for me, it's always been miles. That said, I have 20 segments at present)
2. How many more miles/segments will it take to reach your goal: 15,613
3. Where are you are based: IND
4. Whether or not there is some place specific that you would really like to go: LAS, SFO, TPA, well, heck, pretty much anywhere except Tucson or LA.
5. Dates you are available to travel are must a must - in both directions, please! Anytime between Dec. 1 and Dec. 20.
6. Also, it would help if you mentioned the budget, please! I wouldn't mind keeping it under $800 per person, total, if possible. Anybody think it's possible? LOL
TIA for anyone who can help me.
GG
1. No. of miles/segments that you have at present: 34,387 (segments never work for me, it's always been miles. That said, I have 20 segments at present)
2. How many more miles/segments will it take to reach your goal: 15,613
3. Where are you are based: IND
4. Whether or not there is some place specific that you would really like to go: LAS, SFO, TPA, well, heck, pretty much anywhere except Tucson or LA.
5. Dates you are available to travel are must a must - in both directions, please! Anytime between Dec. 1 and Dec. 20.
6. Also, it would help if you mentioned the budget, please! I wouldn't mind keeping it under $800 per person, total, if possible. Anybody think it's possible? LOL
TIA for anyone who can help me.
GG
Nov 2, 2008, 2:49 pm
#99
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 16
Nov 2, 2008, 4:18 pm
#100
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
I thought I probably wouldn't make it to PLT this year, but my fiance just asked me the other day if we should try to get some MRs in before the end of the year to make sure we get our status. Since it was his idea, I figure if we decide it's worth it to pursue the MRs, I'm thinking we could get him signed up for the PLT challenge and get him to PLT for 2009 as well. Here's my info, in case anyone wants to help out:
Asia would get you more miles but is much more expensive (~$1400 r/t these days).
Nov 3, 2008, 1:37 am
#101
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: SJC (AA PLT 2MM - Marriott LTT - Avis Preferred)
Posts: 2,030
GeoGirl, try IND-HNL-IND ... Dec 6-11 gives a Q-fare of $456 for 9600 miles routing through multiple hubs on AA.com. Play with Multi-City option.
Actually 2 trips to Hawaii in Dec. should get you there (Q-fare), provided you stay 3 nights.
Actually 2 trips to Hawaii in Dec. should get you there (Q-fare), provided you stay 3 nights.
Last edited by ntamayo; Nov 3, 2008 at 1:42 am
Nov 3, 2008, 10:46 am
#102
Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: DL
Posts: 12
More miles for ATL-SEA trip on DL?
Working the end of the year mileage to make PM on DL. I have a few more legimitate trips I need to take and wondering if I can significantly boost my MQMs earned from a ATL-SEA trip I have to take (say 3,500 or better miles vs. the sandard 2,182). Hoping to do this to avoid (or limit a MR). This is my first time working with the tools, but I tried ITA, but could only seem to gain about 300miles.
I normally fly out of ATL but could also fly out of MCN (Macon, GA). Can leave ATL anytime on 12/7 6PM and must arrive SEA by 12/8 6PM. Leave SEA anytime on 12/11 or 12/12. Pricing just needs to be <= a normal ATL-SEA fare so I can book and expense. Thoughts?
I normally fly out of ATL but could also fly out of MCN (Macon, GA). Can leave ATL anytime on 12/7 6PM and must arrive SEA by 12/8 6PM. Leave SEA anytime on 12/11 or 12/12. Pricing just needs to be <= a normal ATL-SEA fare so I can book and expense. Thoughts?
Nov 3, 2008, 1:57 pm
#103
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 282
Not exactly a MR puzzle
I realize this isn't a traditional MR, because I'm going for the destination, and I'm not concerned about CPM. That said, I'm new(er) to UA, and I know the experts reside here.
My wife is being sent on a business trip to SE Asia in December, and I'm trying to leave IAD/DCA/BWI around December 12, to meet her in BKK, then returning around December 21st - a bit flexible on each end. I'm recently UA-loyal, and I'm about 9,000 miles short of 1P for the year. That said, for a trip that long E+ doesn't sound all that exciting.
Ignoring the cost of the ticket for a moment, I also have 60,000+ RDMs, a friend willing to donate 2 SWUs to the cause, and access to 200,000+ Amex Rewards points.
I'm hoping for any suggestions on how to attack this, as I've already been through several options, including:
1) Using the Amex points to buy the ticket, then using the miles or SWUs to upgrade (+mileage accrual, +no cash, -can't find upgrade availability)
2) Transferring the Amex points to Air Canada to do some sort of Star Alliance award ticket, but can't find availability (+C or F?, -no mileage accrual)
3) Using Amex points to buy the ticket on UA, then putting cash aside to hope for a buy-up to C at OLCI or the gate
Any ideas from FT experts would be much appreciated, thanks!
My wife is being sent on a business trip to SE Asia in December, and I'm trying to leave IAD/DCA/BWI around December 12, to meet her in BKK, then returning around December 21st - a bit flexible on each end. I'm recently UA-loyal, and I'm about 9,000 miles short of 1P for the year. That said, for a trip that long E+ doesn't sound all that exciting.
Ignoring the cost of the ticket for a moment, I also have 60,000+ RDMs, a friend willing to donate 2 SWUs to the cause, and access to 200,000+ Amex Rewards points.
I'm hoping for any suggestions on how to attack this, as I've already been through several options, including:
1) Using the Amex points to buy the ticket, then using the miles or SWUs to upgrade (+mileage accrual, +no cash, -can't find upgrade availability)
2) Transferring the Amex points to Air Canada to do some sort of Star Alliance award ticket, but can't find availability (+C or F?, -no mileage accrual)
3) Using Amex points to buy the ticket on UA, then putting cash aside to hope for a buy-up to C at OLCI or the gate
Any ideas from FT experts would be much appreciated, thanks!
Nov 3, 2008, 2:07 pm
#104
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: austin TX
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 6
AA super MR needed - 39,000 miles
Hello all -
This is my first post ever and I'm in trouble. AA did not count my trip to Fiji earlier this year and now I need to do 2 serious MR's before year end. I can do both from AUS, or one from AUS and the other from NYC. Don't have long stay requirement (prefer 0 or 1 night) and can go any day of the week. Was thinking about AUS-ORD-DEL-ORD-AUS on a 24 hour stay (quickie to Taj Mahal), but it's $1600 and while that can be a good 1st MR, what should the other one be? Any ideas for creative destinations?? Should I try something else? I have 4 VIP's left so prefer long segements on AA. SIN (no overnight stay), NRT, EZE, FRA, PVG are ideas.
thanks all!!
This is my first post ever and I'm in trouble. AA did not count my trip to Fiji earlier this year and now I need to do 2 serious MR's before year end. I can do both from AUS, or one from AUS and the other from NYC. Don't have long stay requirement (prefer 0 or 1 night) and can go any day of the week. Was thinking about AUS-ORD-DEL-ORD-AUS on a 24 hour stay (quickie to Taj Mahal), but it's $1600 and while that can be a good 1st MR, what should the other one be? Any ideas for creative destinations?? Should I try something else? I have 4 VIP's left so prefer long segements on AA. SIN (no overnight stay), NRT, EZE, FRA, PVG are ideas.
thanks all!!
Nov 3, 2008, 2:52 pm
#105
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Duluth, GA
Programs: AAdvantage PLT, AA 2MM, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,268
Aus - del mr+
You can stretch the trip to DEL a bit by detouring through LAX each way:
AUS-LAX-DFW-ORD-DEL-ORD-LAX-DFW-AUS, 21732mi, $1454 a.i., Nov 15-16/18
Looked for best 2-night fare AUS-DEL using Flexible Dates, then switched to Multi-City plugging in AUS-LAX (Early Morning), LAX-DEL (Morning), DEL-LAX (Early morning) and LAX-AUS (Afternoon).
eVIP's should help LAX-DEL/DEL-LAX and hopefully the AUS-LAX/LAX-AUS can be upgraded without them. I'd hate to do this trip in Y ...
happy landings,
benzguy80
PS: don't forget to get a visa since you plan on leaving the DEL airport
AUS-LAX-DFW-ORD-DEL-ORD-LAX-DFW-AUS, 21732mi, $1454 a.i., Nov 15-16/18
Looked for best 2-night fare AUS-DEL using Flexible Dates, then switched to Multi-City plugging in AUS-LAX (Early Morning), LAX-DEL (Morning), DEL-LAX (Early morning) and LAX-AUS (Afternoon).
eVIP's should help LAX-DEL/DEL-LAX and hopefully the AUS-LAX/LAX-AUS can be upgraded without them. I'd hate to do this trip in Y ...
happy landings,
benzguy80
PS: don't forget to get a visa since you plan on leaving the DEL airport
Hello all -
This is my first post ever and I'm in trouble. AA did not count my trip to Fiji earlier this year and now I need to do 2 serious MR's before year end. I can do both from AUS, or one from AUS and the other from NYC. Don't have long stay requirement (prefer 0 or 1 night) and can go any day of the week. Was thinking about AUS-ORD-DEL-ORD-AUS on a 24 hour stay (quickie to Taj Mahal), but it's $1600 and while that can be a good 1st MR, what should the other one be? Any ideas for creative destinations?? Should I try something else? I have 4 VIP's left so prefer long segements on AA. SIN (no overnight stay), NRT, EZE, FRA, PVG are ideas.
thanks all!!
This is my first post ever and I'm in trouble. AA did not count my trip to Fiji earlier this year and now I need to do 2 serious MR's before year end. I can do both from AUS, or one from AUS and the other from NYC. Don't have long stay requirement (prefer 0 or 1 night) and can go any day of the week. Was thinking about AUS-ORD-DEL-ORD-AUS on a 24 hour stay (quickie to Taj Mahal), but it's $1600 and while that can be a good 1st MR, what should the other one be? Any ideas for creative destinations?? Should I try something else? I have 4 VIP's left so prefer long segements on AA. SIN (no overnight stay), NRT, EZE, FRA, PVG are ideas.
thanks all!!