Originally Posted by
Cathay Boy
You have to ask yourself is it even worth it (trying to be top 1% of DM in terms of revenue generation for CX.) The really only benefit is you get a spousal DM card and a dedicated DM+ team answering your calls and planning your trips.
If you have that kind of spending power, it may be worthwhile to be a top tier flier for another airline at the same time as CX DM?
If I could not get an early reset and I have no specific objective with my miles I would indeed start topping up another program. Perhaps even within OW like AA but just to have some other benefits when needed.