The great SC chase

[pagingjoan]

There's no border crossing requiring passport control or immigration, if that helps.

Our posts crossed, TimB. Thanks for the extra hint. Do wish I could take up the run. But never say never....

 

[serfty]

SJU is a well known cheaper destination and the fares fluctuate a bit.

In early February was able to snare a 5 segment 430 SC booking for under $500.

 

[pagingjoan]

SJU is a well known cheaper destination and the fares fluctuate a bit.

In early February was able to snare a 5 segment 430 SC booking for under $500.

You guys are magicians!

 

[penegal]

I'm in the states in a few weeks, but unfortunately this run seems to be almost three times that for my dates

Unless I am looking at the wrong thing?

 

[TimB]

I'm in the states in a few weeks, but unfortunately this run seems to be almost three times that for my dates

Unless I am looking at the wrong thing?

I'm not sure what you're looking at.

I've just checked the run mentioned in the very first post in this thread, as well as the one I alluded to earlier today, and they both seem to be available in August for the same good prices I'm seeing them at in December, which is when I'm looking at.

 

[penegal]

I'm not sure what you're looking at.

I've just checked the run mentioned in the very first post in this thread, as well as the one I alluded to earlier today, and they both seem to be available in August for the same good prices I'm seeing them at in December, which is when I'm looking at.

Clearly the wrong thing... I'm also looking at a narrow date window, which isn't helping.

I can see Sin City for $386 o.w.

 

[TimB]

Clearly the wrong thing... I'm also looking at a narrow date window, which isn't helping.

I can see Sin City for $386 o.w.

I presume that's US$386. I'm seeing AU$376, which is as good as I've ever seen it. I paid about AU$500 for it last year.

 

[penegal]

I presume that's US$386. I'm seeing AU$376, which is as good as I've ever seen it. I paid about AU$500 for it last year.

Yeah, my prices are in USD.

 

[Mgjdubs]

Would anyone be interested in imparting some of their vast experience and knowledge on me (by PM perhaps)?

I'll be in NY in mid-February and looking for a good status run on AA that could take no more than two days and earn a good number of SC. 300 would be nice but I'm realistic. I'm kind of confused by all this KUPP and YUPP business though, can anyone explain how it works to me?

I realise I'm kind of pushing it, but maybe someone might be feeling nice? I'd even be prepared to sign some form of non-disclosure agreement or whatever because I'm just that desperate to be able to retain WP and I've only got 520/1200 booked for next year.

Yours, in complete and utter desperation,

Mgjdubs

 

[ozdunker]

Mgjdubs probably wait a couple of months for AA to bring out their winter specials. Most of the top SC runs incorporate a business class special and then working in as many flights before and after to maximise.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Found a new one today :
Head north of the dolphins, to catch a bear and wear a nice warm sweater when you get there
180 SC's for $372 US ( not the best but not bad ) Will require an overnight stay for a return trip @ 360 SC. Good for those who prefer to stay within the 48 states

 

[SeatBackForward]

Potentially heading to the US in June this year, will have a spare day or two for a potential SC run, but I am a complete and utter nimby when it comes to cryptic clues...If I go I will be based in Washington DC. Is June a good time for SC runs? Isn't it summer holidays in the US then?

 

[Grooba]

My annual run is always in June and have never had any problems finding something decent.
This year is slightly different as I normally arrive into LAX to begin the run but this year will arrive into PHL, and have a nice little crisscross booked.

 

[SQ421]

Potentially heading to the US in June this year, will have a spare day or two for a potential SC run, but I am a complete and utter nimby when it comes to cryptic clues...If I go I will be based in Washington DC. Is June a good time for SC runs? Isn't it summer holidays in the US then?

What you want to do is focus on departing from a non-hub airport, to a non-hub airport... not sure about WAS specifically, but there are Status Runs from the city of vice that work out to ~ $1.7/SC and can be completed in a 24 hour span...

 

[Limewood]

Any good status runs out of HKG need about 270.

 

[Hvr]

Any good status runs out of HKG need about 270.

Get to TPE and there are some great runs, TPE-HKG-MNL return in J can often be found for about A$500 and returns 200 SCs, can be done in a day from TPE.

 

[SeatBackForward]

What you want to do is focus on departing from a non-hub airport, to a non-hub airport... not sure about WAS specifically, but there are Status Runs from the city of vice that work out to ~ $1.7/SC and can be completed in a 24 hour span...

Missing In Action ?

 

[Limewood]

Get to TPE and there are some great runs, TPE-HKG-MNL return in J can often be found for about A$500 and returns 200 SCs, can be done in a day from TPE.

Is that with MH?.

 

[markis10]

Is that with MH?.

No, CX is the airline and tickets have 6 month validity.

Itinerary Details
Date Flight Operated By Departure Arrival Stop Duration Aircraft Class
23 Mar CX463 Cathay Pacific TPE 06:10 HKG 07:55 0 5:05 772 Business Save (I)
23 Mar CX901 Cathay Pacific HKG 09:05 MNL 11:15 0 77W Business Save (I)
29 Mar CX918 Cathay Pacific MNL 17:55 HKG 20:05 0 5:00 333 Business Save (I)
29 Mar KA488 Dragonair HKG 21:20 TPE 22:55 0 333 Business Save (I)
Inflight entertainment (available on CX/KA serviced flights only): Taipei To Hong Kong , Hong Kong To Manila , Manila To Hong Kong , Hong Kong To Taipei


Fare Details
Total fare Passenger Fare Taxes/Carrier Surcharges
TWD 14,743.00 Adult x 1 TWD 10,747.00 TWD 3,996.00 ?
Hide Currency Converter Total fare TWD 14,743.00
Convert to other currency for your reference: Total fare: AUD 482.90

 

[SQ421]

Missing In Action ?

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