Discussion/Q&A on Best QF Status Run Options

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This thread is for Questions and General discussion regarding the Best Status Run Options for QFF as per this thread:

Overview of Best Status Run Options [not the discussion thread]

Please keep your questions and queries to this thread and avoid posting in the other.

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You can also get some status run inspiration from this AFF article:

The Best Qantas Frequent Flyer Status Runs

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[Tonkatough]

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Thank you all.
Seems like I'm roughly on the right track - a little more research then time to lock something in.
Would still welcome any more tips / advice especially route suggestions ex-NY for 600SC.

 

[24601]

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Thank you all.
Seems like I'm roughly on the right track - a little more research then time to lock something in.
Would still welcome any more tips / advice especially route suggestions ex-NY for 600SC.

600sc for $1500 is very good, doubt you'll find much better but do share it if you do! I got 690 for $1200 but that is ex LAX and in July.

Maybe also check out BOG, PTY and UIO as destinations? Happy hunting, and have a great trip.

 

[wjohn]

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Hey all, priced some up today, can do the following - LAX-xPHX-xJFK-DCA-xMIA-PTY-xMIA-JFK-xCLT-xPHX-LAX for $1739AUD - you can then add on MEL-LAX return for around $1000 in November, routing through SYD if you enjoy the ride!

So in total for around $2700, you can get your 4 qf segments, and 870SC!

Another which opens up the Jetstar routing is HNL-xLAX-xJFK-DCA-xMIA-PTY-xMIA-JFK-LAX-HNL for$2340 - this will net you around 930SC

This was all priced around November travel dates.

$2-$3/sc is good bang for buck!

 

[sostopher]

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Hey all, priced some up today, can do the following - LAX-xPHX-xJFK-DCA-xMIA-PTY-xMIA-JFK-xCLT-xPHX-LAX for $1739AUD - you can then add on MEL-LAX return for around $1000 in November, routing through SYD if you enjoy the ride!

So in total for around $2700, you can get your 4 qf segments, and 870SC!

Another which opens up the Jetstar routing is HNL-xLAX-xJFK-DCA-xMIA-PTY-xMIA-JFK-LAX-HNL for$2340 - this will net you around 930SC

This was all priced around November travel dates.

$2-$3/sc is good bang for buck!

If you're flexible with dates, November looks quite good indeed:



770SCs for $869.76 USD ($1203.19 AUD at today's exchange rate). Which works out at $1.55/SC AUD, and has same day turnaround in PTY.

 

[ComeFlyWithMe]

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If you're flexible with dates, November looks quite good indeed:

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770SCs for $869.76 USD ($1203.19 AUD at today's exchange rate). Which works out at $1.55/SC AUD, and has same day turnaround in PTY.

Adding 2 nights of accommodation, not sure it's such a great deal, but a good find all the same.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

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Adding 2 nights of accommodation, not sure it's such a great deal, but a good find all the same.

Personally I turn these into holidays with overnight stays along the way and a stay in pty. Theres great 5 star hotels at great prices in pty

 

[sostopher]

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Or for the slightly more insane of you, November has some good routing for HNL-PTY, and this weekend is quite cheap due to Thanksgiving.

14 segments
1040 SC's
$1.80 AUD per:



Does require 6 overnight stays though.

 

[JessicaTam]

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Or for the slightly more insane of you, November has some good routing for HNL-PTY, and this weekend is quite cheap due to Thanksgiving.

14 segments
1040 SC's
$1.80 AUD per:

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Does require 6 overnight stays though.

I am glad you said 'more' insane. I thought I was stretching it with my 11 sector trip next month. :shock:

(but I will file it away for future reference, just in case)

 

[Sumnerned]

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The +1 doesn't really need any status at all, if 100% of her flights will be with you. Your WP status will provide the lounge/flight benefits for you and the +1.

Although some airport fast track security is only for the status holder if in y.

 

[DC3]

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Maybe I have been lucky. Mention the same PNR/itinerary/family, and I've never had a knock-back. And that includes the USA. Touch wood.

 

[pagingjoan]

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Personally I turn these into holidays with overnight stays along the way and a stay in pty. Theres great 5 star hotels at great prices in pty

Which PTY hotels do you like, Aussie_flyer?

 

[Tonkatough]

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600sc for $1500 is very good, doubt you'll find much better but do share it if you do! I got 690 for $1200 but that is ex LAX and in July.

Maybe also check out BOG, PTY and UIO as destinations? Happy hunting, and have a great trip.

Is 34 minutes (2:01 - 2:35pm) a long enough connection time at CLT, even if I am one of the first off?

 

[Princess Fiona]

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Is 34 minutes (2:01 - 2:35pm) a long enough connection time at CLT, even if I am one of the first off?

If you can book it on the one ticket you are protected. If worst comes to worst AA may re-route you and/or downgrade you if you miss the connection but you can claim original routing credit through QFF for the ticket booked.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

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Which PTY hotels do you like, Aussie_flyer?

Waldorf Astoria and Hilton are both good. I havent tried the others but trump ocean club might be nice.

 

[Gold Member]

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MH sale on again with decent prices for status runs. Best seems to be ex coughet. HKT-KUL-PEK return nets 280 SCs at $576 AUD or $2.05/SC.

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[pagingjoan]

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Waldorf Astoria and Hilton are both good. I havent tried the others but trump ocean club might be nice.

Will check them out.
Thanks for the response.

 

[pagingjoan]

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Will check them out.
Thanks for the response.

Whoa!
Do you mean THAT Trump?
Didn't come into focus until I clicked on the web site - which wasn't working anyway!

Perhaps will keep looking. ......

 

[Aussie_flyer]

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Whoa!
Do you mean THAT Trump?
Didn't come into focus until I clicked on the web site - which wasn't working anyway!

Perhaps will keep looking. ......

They have the best rooftop bar with amazing views

 

[pagingjoan]

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They have the best rooftop bar with amazing views

But, but, but.......
THAT Trump?
May be a step too far for me.

 

[funnymummy]

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is anyone aware of any querks to booking that allow for better earn eg Nth Sth VS E - W starting from LAX! In mid July I need to stay 2-3 days at BUF + SAT and 4-5 days HNL .