Originally Posted by
Marathon Man
He works for a company that sends him all over and he stays in Starwoods and flies on United and other airlines. He's platinum or elite and earns these statuses by actually staying at hotels and actually flying segments on the planes. He says he earns it all the hard way.
The hard way? I guess it's a matter of perspective. It would be much easier for me if my company paid for my status, like his does!
I haven't been on a business trip for over 2 years now. All my status levels (which include UA1K and Hyatt Diamond) were obtained 100% on my own dime. So what if I have to game the system a bit to get there.
Just tell him that the important thing is not how you get to the promised land, but that you arrive!
