Originally Posted by
EugeneKex-Pilot
I searched for a bit but have direct question:
Gold vs Platinum is it worth the about $1K cost in EQM maximizer. It also looks that based on how easy is to buy EQM that Platinum will be almost as hit and miss as Gold. Any suggestions. Also in your opiniion what are the major differences. I am based in IAH and mostly flying long haul to Eeast or West Coast.
It really depends on your planned flying pattern for next year. If you will be doing a LOT of flying (i.e. enough to get close to Plat again) then I might say it is worth it. But 1k is a lot of money, considering you will not get any extra bonus miles.
Maybe you would be better off using that money to pay for a few upgrades, or to buy B and Y fares that would give you an automatic upgrade.
IMO, travel from IAH to the west of east coast is only about 3 hrs, so I don't think sitting up front is that much of a difference. Hardly considered long haul. (long haul is usually 7-8 hrs plus)
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