you only have to do 5 of those trips for Diamond status, and at a pretty reasonable cost, just a shade over 5 grand. Anyone game? One MR to SIN a week for 5 weeks!
not anymore. check out the changes DL just made to status qualification. Must spend $12,500 (computed only on the base price of the fare, excluding taxes and fees)
and fly at least 125,000 miles to qualify for Diamond!