LAX - SIN Mileage Run
Feb 24, 2018, 3:18 pm
#16
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I believe this info is incorrect. Return BP obtained from the transfer desk will be security stamped as well aa a security sticker affixed to passport. These will be checked and required at boarding gate by an additional security review. BP obtained in LAX will not have this and you will still be required to get a new BP from the transfer desk "E".
I've done it twice and never needed to go to the transfer desk.
Feb 24, 2018, 3:38 pm
#17
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: SJC / DPS
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Please dont comment unless youve experienced this personally. You can get the yellow sticker at the gate using a LAX issued boarding pass, it takes all of 20 seconds for them to put a yellow sticket on the back of your passport.
I've done it twice and never needed to go to the transfer desk.
I've done it twice and never needed to go to the transfer desk.
Feb 24, 2018, 3:44 pm
#18
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Houston/DC
Programs: UA 1K, 1MM
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I am thinking about doing this run starting out of IAH sometime this year. I probably can't go until after the summer, so hopefully there are deals August-December.
I will be doing it to get over the PQD requirement to make 1K. Projecting out my spend for this year, it looks like I will be right around 10K & need about 2K more to get over the top. I am thinking of going out in Economy & returning in Business. I priced out a ticket and it comes in just over 2K so that should do the trick. Throw in 1K in ETC's & Travel Bank funds & it will only cost me about 1K out of pocket.
I will be doing it to get over the PQD requirement to make 1K. Projecting out my spend for this year, it looks like I will be right around 10K & need about 2K more to get over the top. I am thinking of going out in Economy & returning in Business. I priced out a ticket and it comes in just over 2K so that should do the trick. Throw in 1K in ETC's & Travel Bank funds & it will only cost me about 1K out of pocket.
Feb 24, 2018, 7:27 pm
#19
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Please dont comment unless youve experienced this personally. You can get the yellow sticker at the gate using a LAX issued boarding pass, it takes all of 20 seconds for them to put a yellow sticket on the back of your passport.
I've done it twice and never needed to go to the transfer desk.
I've done it twice and never needed to go to the transfer desk.
Feb 24, 2018, 7:52 pm
#22
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: New York
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I am thinking about doing this run starting out of IAH sometime this year. I probably can't go until after the summer, so hopefully there are deals August-December.
I will be doing it to get over the PQD requirement to make 1K. Projecting out my spend for this year, it looks like I will be right around 10K & need about 2K more to get over the top. I am thinking of going out in Economy & returning in Business. I priced out a ticket and it comes in just over 2K so that should do the trick. Throw in 1K in ETC's & Travel Bank funds & it will only cost me about 1K out of pocket.
I will be doing it to get over the PQD requirement to make 1K. Projecting out my spend for this year, it looks like I will be right around 10K & need about 2K more to get over the top. I am thinking of going out in Economy & returning in Business. I priced out a ticket and it comes in just over 2K so that should do the trick. Throw in 1K in ETC's & Travel Bank funds & it will only cost me about 1K out of pocket.
Feb 24, 2018, 7:57 pm
#23
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+1 -- if it's just for the PQD buy a $2k domestic trip in F and save your time. If the PQMs or MM miles are important, then SIN makes sense.
Feb 25, 2018, 7:14 am
#25
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Houston/DC
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It is for the PQD, but the experience also. I have never done long haul J & would like to see what it is like (on the way back). The PQM will get me over 150K for the year, so more RPU/GPU's, as well chipping away at MM status.
Feb 25, 2018, 7:40 am
#26
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It would make sense to do a domestic $2K trip to get to 1K. Then you can use the 6 + 2 GPUs to upgrade into J on a W class fare
When you do, try a route with the real Polaris cabin.
Last edited by username; Feb 25, 2018 at 7:46 am
Feb 25, 2018, 10:16 am
#27
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Feb 25, 2018, 10:18 am
#28
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Feb 25, 2018, 10:36 am
#29
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PLXTZPM0 is a $3607 RT base fare effective from 5/1 through 8/31, for travel Monday through Thursday, requiring a 60-day advance purchase. Incidentally, if you're not worried about lifetime miles, it can be routed on NH metal, provided you use a UA code.
Feb 25, 2018, 11:40 am
#30
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Lovely Tahoe City
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As the OP approaches the million mile mark, he can reflect during the flight if he runs it once a week, for 1,065 more weeks, he'll catch the present mark of the venerable Tom Stuker.