996,607 down, 3,393 to go – updated May 2017
I’m on the hunt for 1 million miles on United Airlines after joining their Frequent Flyer Club when it first started in about 1981. Mark already has 1 million miles so I can be his designated Premier Gold partner but it’s the principle of the matter. I want my own Million Mile designation!
I made up a spreadsheet with Excel and with only 47,00 miles to go as of January 25, I’ve searched high and low for flights with the most miles/dollar. Since I don’t really want to spend my life on planes, I’m searching for long flights. Last year I went to Hong Kong from Denver but routed myself through Newark to get about 1500 extra miles for the same price. So far this year, I’ve found Denver to Tokyo to Bangkok to accrue miles and I did that trip in January. (The miles have to be “butt in seat” on a United plane so only the DEN-SFO-NRT miles count.)
The Aloft Hotel pool – Bangkok
View from the Mo Chit BTS stop for the Weekend Market in Bangkok – cabs and buses!
Memorial to the King of Thailand who died in 2016
Year of the Rooster – Bangkok
Sushi in the United Airlines Club at Tokyo Narita airport. You won’t find this in the U.S. United Clubs.