Originally Posted by
Aquitania
Yes, they sent the Gold Elite card to me this week. Did not ask them for it at all, but it might be that the Centurion agent arranged it for me when reserving the tickets. Not sure, but definitely appreciated the attention.
Yes its the AMEX thing that worked for you. AMEX Cent Desk has the possibility to get you Top status

without even asking for it. I flew CX F 4 times 2 months ago & I have Diamond status with CX already which otherwise could have taken ages. I too used Amex Cent to book the CX tkts.
Safe Flying
EGT