Originally Posted by
justforfun
The 50k threshold for Gold always amazed me. EK is essentially a long-haul airline. 50k is a nothing. Top tier should be 100k, if not 125k.
With respect, EK has a thriving short-haul business and getting Gold flying S/H is challenging, to say the least (if I make it this year, it'll be through sectors and not miles).