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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 2:26 pm
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Originally Posted by paranoiatx
Even the AUS-IAH today had at least 35 elites. First time I've missed the upgrade on that flight this year (ended up at #8 even)
And you're Platinum. Wow. The only advantage of gold now seems to be the 100% milage bonus. Sheesh.

Silver? I guess the free bag check is it. The milage bonus for them is nearly gone. Silver status is probably not worth remaining loyal at this point.
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