Would you pay $138.0 and milage run LGA-ORD for 2 RPU
Nov 27, 2017, 2:27 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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I've managed to use 16 since I made 1k mid 2016 which is kinda mind blowing.
This year I'm at 123,576 PQM .1424 miles away from 2 more RPUs. I can fly LGA-ORD for $138 (GRRRR BE - the BE fare is $50 cheaper) LGA-ORD RT should give me 1466 miles.
Worth it?
LGA also attractive as I could get a nice few hours in at the centurion lounge
This year I'm at 123,576 PQM .1424 miles away from 2 more RPUs. I can fly LGA-ORD for $138 (GRRRR BE - the BE fare is $50 cheaper) LGA-ORD RT should give me 1466 miles.
Worth it?
LGA also attractive as I could get a nice few hours in at the centurion lounge
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Nov 27, 2017 at 8:21 pm Reason: merging consecutive posts by same member
Nov 27, 2017, 2:34 pm
#3
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: San Diego, CA
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What flights have you been upgrading? PS flights or UX jumps? That'll define the value of two RPUs for you.
Personally, I'd skip the run, save the money and spend it buying up to first to guarantee the seat in first. No guarantee that you'll be able to use all those RPUs next year.
Personally, I'd skip the run, save the money and spend it buying up to first to guarantee the seat in first. No guarantee that you'll be able to use all those RPUs next year.
Nov 27, 2017, 2:38 pm
#4
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What flights have you been upgrading? PS flights or UX jumps? That'll define the value of two RPUs for you.
Personally, I'd skip the run, save the money and spend it buying up to first to guarantee the seat in first. No guarantee that you'll be able to use all those RPUs next year.
Personally, I'd skip the run, save the money and spend it buying up to first to guarantee the seat in first. No guarantee that you'll be able to use all those RPUs next year.
Nov 27, 2017, 3:08 pm
#5
Join Date: Sep 2001
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EWR-ORD difference between G and P is $130 one way. If you're burning RPUs on EWR-ORD that means you're valuing them at a minimum of $130 each.
So does your time flying + $138 (MR ticket) > $260? Simplified, if your time spent flying on the MR is worth less than $122, then got for it.
So does your time flying + $138 (MR ticket) > $260? Simplified, if your time spent flying on the MR is worth less than $122, then got for it.
Nov 27, 2017, 3:17 pm
#6
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Yes is my answer to you.
Nov 27, 2017, 3:18 pm
#7
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Nov 27, 2017, 3:23 pm
#8
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: EWR/LHR/SFO
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Posts: 574
Definitely go for it. Nice enough run, Cent at LGA is great, decent odds of a VDB (all else equal), and RPUs at a price of $69 each. When you consider that's below the ToD offer on even BOS-EWR, that's got to be worth it.
Nov 27, 2017, 3:43 pm
#11
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I probably would but I would also make use of the day and grab lunch with a NYC based friend. The price you're paying for the MR is less than the general worth of an RPU as others have pointed out. It's really subjective.
If you're a member of the United 1K Members group on Facebook you would be told absolutely not as if you believe that group, no RPU's/GPU's ever clear. Ever.
If you're a member of the United 1K Members group on Facebook you would be told absolutely not as if you believe that group, no RPU's/GPU's ever clear. Ever.
Nov 27, 2017, 5:06 pm
#13
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: ROC/NYC/MSP/LAX/HKG/SIN
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If you are so lucky to be able to use RPUs, go for it. I was in a lot of domestic flights on Thanksgiving Sunday with a GPU with GUM-HNL. Only GUM-HNL and ORD-YOW cleared, while all other segments were not(HKG-GUM, HNL-SFO, SFO-ORD).
Nov 27, 2017, 5:22 pm
#15
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I would absolutely do it. I'd make a run to Kenosha, Wisconsin to pick up some New Glarus and make it worth the trip.
(Doing this exact trip next weekend and doing this exact thing!)
(Doing this exact trip next weekend and doing this exact thing!)
