Jan 14, 2024, 12:03 pm
Last edit by: Adam Smith
Template for Requests
Departure Airport:
Miles Needed (SQM):
Segments Needed (SQS):
Dollars Needed (SQD):
Maximum Budget:
Available Travel Dates:
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
Information on SQM/SQS/SQD in General
If you need a refresher on what counts for SQM, SQD, etc, please consult this thread: Qualifying for Aeroplan Elite Status - overview/FAQ
Useful reference thread for SQM and SQD calculations: Calculator for SQM, Aeroplan miles, & SQD
General Tips
A good starting point and general approach on finding that ideal mileage run is this article written by YOWgary : Mileage Run Tips
Departure Airport:
Miles Needed (SQM):
Segments Needed (SQS):
Dollars Needed (SQD):
Maximum Budget:
Available Travel Dates:
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay:
Route(s) You've Already Searched:
- For each response. Please quote the original request. DO NOT START A NEW THREAD.
- For Required Spend or Maximum Budget: DO NOT SAY "ANYTHING" OR "CHEAPEST" OR SIMILAR BECAUSE THAT IS NOT VERY HELPFUL - STATE THE DAMN VALUE PRETTY PLEASE WITH A CHERRY ON TOP
- If you need both SQD AND SQM or SQS, then please indicate both in their respective line item. Don't hide your second SQD/M/S requirement in some other line.
- If you are based in YYZ or YVR, there can be many good fares to China (PEK or PVG) on Star Alliance partners. If you have a Chinese visa, include that in your request and these options will be provided.
Information on SQM/SQS/SQD in General
If you need a refresher on what counts for SQM, SQD, etc, please consult this thread: Qualifying for Aeroplan Elite Status - overview/FAQ
Useful reference thread for SQM and SQD calculations: Calculator for SQM, Aeroplan miles, & SQD
General Tips
A good starting point and general approach on finding that ideal mileage run is this article written by YOWgary : Mileage Run Tips
2024 Mileage Runs
May 29, 2024, 4:33 pm
#196
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE100K
Posts: 208
the Amex Aeroplan reserve is my preferred card as it posts sqm/sqs within days of spend hitting $5k. Enough suppliers refuse to accept Amex so I ordered the TD version as well. It has a higher credit limit and is more universally accepted, but sqm/sqs only post after statement date.
May 30, 2024, 12:42 am
#197
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 312
I posted what I think is a pretty decent deal in the premium fare forum AC/AI - YVR-DEL - 3450-4300 CAD (2500-3150 USD) RT - Business (AC P/AI Z)
Its YVR-DEL, you can use the AC non-stops through YYZ or YUL; it also permits routing through Europe or DXB with connections on EK if desired. From a purely mileage accumulation perspective, I built a pretty simple itinerary as an example that credits 30,352 at 13.58cpm (provided my math is correct; if anyone checks and it's not please let me know). This does have a ticketing deadline of May 31 so if you're interested, move fast. Also, I am now going to Oktoberfest on the way back from DEL Sept 27-29 if anyone wants to join for copious amounts of beer.
Its YVR-DEL, you can use the AC non-stops through YYZ or YUL; it also permits routing through Europe or DXB with connections on EK if desired. From a purely mileage accumulation perspective, I built a pretty simple itinerary as an example that credits 30,352 at 13.58cpm (provided my math is correct; if anyone checks and it's not please let me know). This does have a ticketing deadline of May 31 so if you're interested, move fast. Also, I am now going to Oktoberfest on the way back from DEL Sept 27-29 if anyone wants to join for copious amounts of beer.
May 30, 2024, 5:05 am
#198
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 226
the Amex Aeroplan reserve is my preferred card as it posts sqm/sqs within days of spend hitting $5k. Enough suppliers refuse to accept Amex so I ordered the TD version as well. It has a higher credit limit and is more universally accepted, but sqm/sqs only post after statement date.
May 30, 2024, 5:09 am
#199
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE100K
Posts: 208
Correct - no help with sqd. I haven’t seen any promos where they credit additional sqd this year either. If/when they offer that again I’ll be jumping on it as I finished last year just barely over the $20K.
May 30, 2024, 5:11 am
#201
Join Date: Sep 2023
Programs: AC 75K, BAEC Gold, NCC Plat, HHG
Posts: 15
No CC helps with SQD. If you're only short SQD to reach wanted status level you also know exactly how much you'd need to spend to achieve it, but it has to be on actual tickets.
Last edited by Penguin_; May 30, 2024 at 5:12 am Reason: Missed to add quote
May 30, 2024, 5:19 am
#202
Formerly known as tireman77
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 6,175
May 30, 2024, 5:21 am
#203
Join Date: Sep 2023
Programs: AC 75K, BAEC Gold, NCC Plat, HHG
Posts: 15
The PDF says 1 SQS and 1000 SQM per 5k spend, nothing on SQD. I have the TD Aeroplan VIP card and it has never posted anything other than SQS/SQM.
May 30, 2024, 5:25 am
#204
Formerly known as tireman77
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 6,175
Jun 8, 2024, 12:42 pm
#205
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 45,142
It's been a week since returning from my 4 trips (3 paid, 1 Aeroplan positioning) to CPH over 9 days, and I have now fully recovered.
All in, I earned 37,242 SQM and LQM, along with 62,068 Aeroplan points (which includes my SE bonus), for under $2500 USD after taxes and fees and everything.
This was all J, with half the segments on a 788 or 789 across the Atlantic.
That much airplane food is... a lot.
It was fun. I'd do it again.
All in, I earned 37,242 SQM and LQM, along with 62,068 Aeroplan points (which includes my SE bonus), for under $2500 USD after taxes and fees and everything.
This was all J, with half the segments on a 788 or 789 across the Atlantic.
That much airplane food is... a lot.
It was fun. I'd do it again.
Jun 8, 2024, 1:53 pm
#206
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Vancouver
Programs: AC SE100K 1MM, FB Platinum, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,690
It's been a week since returning from my 4 trips (3 paid, 1 Aeroplan positioning) to CPH over 9 days, and I have now fully recovered.
All in, I earned 37,242 SQM and LQM, along with 62,068 Aeroplan points (which includes my SE bonus), for under $2500 USD after taxes and fees and everything.
This was all J, with half the segments on a 788 or 789 across the Atlantic.
That much airplane food is... a lot.
It was fun. I'd do it again.
All in, I earned 37,242 SQM and LQM, along with 62,068 Aeroplan points (which includes my SE bonus), for under $2500 USD after taxes and fees and everything.
This was all J, with half the segments on a 788 or 789 across the Atlantic.
That much airplane food is... a lot.
It was fun. I'd do it again.
Through YYZ or YUL or a combination?
Jun 8, 2024, 2:13 pm
#207
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 45,142
Luckily the menu rotated part way through, and the eastbounds were always through YYZ so I had a lot of Signature Suite food, and never ate a whole meal on board in that direction.
On CPH-YYZ/YUL, I tried the three non-vegetarian options before they rotated the menu, and then I got something new for the fourth flight.
Jun 8, 2024, 3:03 pm
#208
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Vancouver
Programs: AC SE100K 1MM, FB Platinum, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,690
Combination.
Luckily the menu rotated part way through, and the eastbounds were always through YYZ so I had a lot of Signature Suite food, and never ate a whole meal on board in that direction.
On CPH-YYZ/YUL, I tried the three non-vegetarian options before they rotated the menu, and then I got something new for the fourth flight.
Luckily the menu rotated part way through, and the eastbounds were always through YYZ so I had a lot of Signature Suite food, and never ate a whole meal on board in that direction.
On CPH-YYZ/YUL, I tried the three non-vegetarian options before they rotated the menu, and then I got something new for the fourth flight.
Jun 8, 2024, 4:31 pm
#210
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 45,142