AM: TIJ to/from Multiple cities from $244 (great MQD Runs)
Aug 2, 2022, 9:24 am
#61
Join Date: May 2022
Posts: 10
I just went to book a MQD run for TIJ-CUN the weekend of Sep. 8. However, when selecting seats, the connecting flight of MEX-CUN and CUN-MEX, was premier light. I selected premier at initial booking. I just want to make sure that I get the actual credit for the flight and the fare code is correct. Do I need to select another flight then to get premier on both routes or is this common?
Aug 2, 2022, 11:01 pm
#62
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Diego
Programs: IHG Spire Amb, HH Diamond, DL Diamond and 1MM
Posts: 3,611
I just went to book a MQD run for TIJ-CUN the weekend of Sep. 8. However, when selecting seats, the connecting flight of MEX-CUN and CUN-MEX, was premier light. I selected premier at initial booking. I just want to make sure that I get the actual credit for the flight and the fare code is correct. Do I need to select another flight then to get premier on both routes or is this common?
AM calls this "premier light". You still earn the same as regular premier as on the TIJ-MEX segment.
Sep 8, 2022, 9:33 am
#63
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Multiple locations
Programs: AAdvantage ExPlat LT Gold, BA Silver, Aegean Star Gold
Posts: 5,038
Update September 2022:
Some prices such as Cabo and PVR increased in price, CUN slight decrease. All sample flights are using a Friday night departure and Saturday return in 2023, a pure MR , adjust dates to make it a Vacation Run. 🛫🏖️⛱️🌵🌴
Tijuana to San José del Cabo $317
TIJ-SJD would earn 6483 MQMs 1729 MQDs 5.45MQD Ratio while Delta Diamond members would obtain 13830 RDMs, Platinum 12102 RDMs, Gold 11237 RDMs, Silver 10373 RDMs, Base 8644 RDMs
Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta $342
TIJ-PVR would earn 5520 MQMs 1472 MQDs 4.30 MQD Ratio while Delta Diamond members would obtain 11776 RDMs, Platinum 10304 RDMs, Gold 9568 RDMs, Silver 8832 RDMs, Base 7360 RDMs
Tijuana to Cancun $308
TIJ-CUN would earn 6684 MQMs 1782 MQDs 5.78 MQD Ratio while Delta Diamond members would obtain 14259 RDMs, Platinum 12477 RDMs, Gold 11586 RDMs, Silver 10694 RDMs, Base 8912 RDMs
Tijuana to Hermosillo $305
TIJ-HMO would earn 7302 MQMs 1947 MQDs 6.38 MQD Ratio while Delta Diamond members would obtain 15578 RDMs, Platinum 13630 RDMs, Gold 12657 RDMs, Silver 11683 RDMs, Base 9736 RDMs
Some prices such as Cabo and PVR increased in price, CUN slight decrease. All sample flights are using a Friday night departure and Saturday return in 2023, a pure MR , adjust dates to make it a Vacation Run. 🛫🏖️⛱️🌵🌴
Tijuana to San José del Cabo $317
TIJ-SJD would earn 6483 MQMs 1729 MQDs 5.45MQD Ratio while Delta Diamond members would obtain 13830 RDMs, Platinum 12102 RDMs, Gold 11237 RDMs, Silver 10373 RDMs, Base 8644 RDMs
Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta $342
TIJ-PVR would earn 5520 MQMs 1472 MQDs 4.30 MQD Ratio while Delta Diamond members would obtain 11776 RDMs, Platinum 10304 RDMs, Gold 9568 RDMs, Silver 8832 RDMs, Base 7360 RDMs
Tijuana to Cancun $308
TIJ-CUN would earn 6684 MQMs 1782 MQDs 5.78 MQD Ratio while Delta Diamond members would obtain 14259 RDMs, Platinum 12477 RDMs, Gold 11586 RDMs, Silver 10694 RDMs, Base 8912 RDMs
Tijuana to Hermosillo $305
TIJ-HMO would earn 7302 MQMs 1947 MQDs 6.38 MQD Ratio while Delta Diamond members would obtain 15578 RDMs, Platinum 13630 RDMs, Gold 12657 RDMs, Silver 11683 RDMs, Base 9736 RDMs
Sep 8, 2022, 10:35 pm
#64
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 34
Really interested in doing run, but just saw horrifying CBX reviews
I am really considering doing a mileage run through TIJ with a friend, but my friend is highly concerned about flying out to TIJ. So I went to the CBX site and everything sounds great. However, the reviews are horrifying. People are talking about 4 hour waits just to get through CBX.
https://www.google.com/search?client...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
Driving from LAX and hoping that 4 hours is enough to get through CBX seems a bit much. The process of dealing with a missed flight is even worse when you try to re-ticket:
I have 122K miles but need 3K MQDs to retain my Platinum status on Delta. Just not sure about starting flights from TIJ for a mileage run is worth the problems about getting over the border.
https://www.google.com/search?client...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
Driving from LAX and hoping that 4 hours is enough to get through CBX seems a bit much. The process of dealing with a missed flight is even worse when you try to re-ticket:
I have 122K miles but need 3K MQDs to retain my Platinum status on Delta. Just not sure about starting flights from TIJ for a mileage run is worth the problems about getting over the border.
Sep 9, 2022, 2:09 pm
#65
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,477
I couldn't make myself watch all 15 min of that boring drama queen. But if you decide to give it a try, take a shuttle to CBX instead of driving. All the other mishaps happened at most airports this summer, and not unique to CBX.
Sep 24, 2022, 11:06 am
#66
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Multiple locations
Programs: AAdvantage ExPlat LT Gold, BA Silver, Aegean Star Gold
Posts: 5,038
Here is another one... Chihuahua for $285 and 1761 MQDs
TIJ-CUU would earn 6603 MQMs 1761 MQDs 6.17 MQD Ratio while Delta Diamond members would obtain 14086 RDMs, Platinum 12326 RDMs, Gold 11445 RDMs, Silver 10565 RDMs, Base 8804 RDMs
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TIJ-CUU would earn 6603 MQMs 1761 MQDs 6.17 MQD Ratio while Delta Diamond members would obtain 14086 RDMs, Platinum 12326 RDMs, Gold 11445 RDMs, Silver 10565 RDMs, Base 8804 RDMs
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Sep 26, 2022, 10:03 pm
#67
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 4,677
I watched a bit of his rant. He makes all kinds of mistakes, assumptions and poor judgements, but blames everyone else. I’ve never used CBX, but this guy’s story wouldn’t dissuade me in the least. (Not so)Pro tip: unless you are prepared to deal with the possibility of missing your flight, don’t arrive at the airport parking lot entrance 2 hrs before your flight at an airport you've never been to, you don’t speak the local language, and you need to cross a border.
Sep 27, 2022, 5:58 am
#69
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Platinum, 1MM
Posts: 65
These AM runs will be a great way for me to top off MQD's this year; thanks OP! I've got a question for those that have done these Mexico runs before - what airports in Mexico are reasonably safe overnight? I would be traveling by myself and as a woman want to make sure, if I end up overnighting somewhere, that it's a reasonably safe place. That will help me narrow what airports I focus a date-and-fare search on. It would also be good to know if I should absolutely avoid any airports. I appreciate any input on this!
Sep 27, 2022, 8:18 am
#70
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: Former UA1K transitioning to WFBF mentality
Posts: 779
These AM runs will be a great way for me to top off MQD's this year; thanks OP! I've got a question for those that have done these Mexico runs before - what airports in Mexico are reasonably safe overnight? I would be traveling by myself and as a woman want to make sure, if I end up overnighting somewhere, that it's a reasonably safe place. That will help me narrow what airports I focus a date-and-fare search on. It would also be good to know if I should absolutely avoid any airports. I appreciate any input on this!
Oct 18, 2022, 9:40 am
#71
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: DL Hubs
Programs: DL GM
Posts: 2
Has anyone recently done this MR? How long did it take the MQM's/MQD's to post to your SkyMiles account? I'm in the middle of doing this MR as I'm sitting in CUN right now. I will follow up with how long it takes me to get the miles posted to my account.
Oct 18, 2022, 10:06 am
#72
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: LAS
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 127
Thanks to everyone in this thread for the help!
Oct 18, 2022, 10:32 am
#73
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Multiple locations
Programs: AAdvantage ExPlat LT Gold, BA Silver, Aegean Star Gold
Posts: 5,038
Keep your boarding passes that show your Delta number, just to be on the safe side...
Oct 18, 2022, 10:01 pm
#74
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: NYC
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 18
TIJ-CJS
Trying it out this weekend, a 1am to 6PM sprint, didn't quite feel like getting out of the airport in Ciudad Juarez.
With that being said, given that this is a domestic trip within one country, do I have complimentary lounge access at TIJ, MEX, and CJS?. I am STE +, and Delta diamond if that helps given their partnership with AM.
As well, any showers at the Aeromexico lounges in MEX? Any info would be appreciated, thank you kindly.
With that being said, given that this is a domestic trip within one country, do I have complimentary lounge access at TIJ, MEX, and CJS?. I am STE +, and Delta diamond if that helps given their partnership with AM.
As well, any showers at the Aeromexico lounges in MEX? Any info would be appreciated, thank you kindly.
Last edited by s0ysauce; Oct 19, 2022 at 1:09 am