Originally Posted by
plasticman
If so, I seem to recall in these cases that no buyback has been allowed in previous years. And with the tightening of the Challenge, its not likely they'll loosen that up (if they offer buyback at all).
So go fly somewhere with the fiance for the holidays
Your memory has failed you. Status buyback has not been allowed in consecutive years, but challengers have never been prohibited from extending their status with the buyback program.