I just received Gold Elite with AA. I have had 36 segments this year. We are based out of Detroit and have a few projects in El Paso so I have a two legger each trip down, DTW to DFW then DFW to ELP.

We just recently received a new project in Nashville, TN. If I stick with AA i will be turning a one hour flight into a DTW/ORD then ORD/BNA 4 hour travel deal. I will also have to bring employees along with me...

If I stick with AA i will be sure to make Elite Gold again next year with segments but its just going to be a lot of time in airports...

Im not sure what to do, ive been thinking about asking for status match at Delta and being able to have a direct flight to BNA, but I know I will still be going to ELP alot in the next year and I want to make platinum with AA...

Any advice would be appreciated.