I used miles to book a free flight from IAH to BKK. ~65,000 round trip.

However, if I refund the miles and buy the flight, I will have acquired enough elite miles for Silver Elite.

As of today, cost of flight is $1,472. (with taxes) + ~ $150 change fee to recredit the miles back in.

Since I started new job I have 1-2 flights/month (domestic - IAH to Western US).

I have the one pass plus MC and already get free bags. So its really just an upgrade/ skip security question....

Thoughts?