Im a first timer but far from a last timer.Next wk will make plat. once again with Twa past 3 yrs over 100k per year actual miles.However you can keep them. Delta comp. me a silver any ideas how to get at least gold(that way 2x on the miles).Ive the posts about the amex caed but it will take some time and I went and booked an intl. res already Im not looking to use any other carrier since I fly intl each of my trips is over 15000 actual miles if not dl than aa but dl I can get upgd each time and still have more miles in the acct at the end of the yr than what I started with at the beginning of the yr.