Not used EK this year, their fares were often much higher than my other option, KLM for the trips this year, so have done 185,000 level miles with them instead, so enough to renew platinum this year and next.

However, in 3 trips, Uk- Karachi last week, Uk - Bangkok this week and Uk - malaysia in 2 weeks from now I have gathered enough tier miles to renew gold this year.

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And I have to say the service has been exceptional, up to now, with an op-up on each trip, where there has been a 1st class cabin. long may that continue !