New to the forum and relatively new traveler. With trips I have already booked for December, Im going to fall about 1900 miles short of Gold Medallion status. I can't make it on segments. I need the miles to get there. My opportunity to travel is really limited to the last week of December. Any advice on how to get there the least expensive way possible? I'm assuming miles for GM status can't be purchased. Right? If travel just for the sake of earning the miles is required, I would appreciate some advice on the least expensive and least amount of hassle. I live in Atlanta. Thanks in advance.