Earn:
75k AAx2 + spend + hockey puck = 160k approx
55k UR (statement pending; I think they owe me 3700 or so)
24k Continental (three TATL paid flights, in significant part because I got two vouchers)
10k Delta flown
60k Carlson
3k USAir (Grand Slam, $0 spend)
Burn:
100k Continental (TATL + stopover, about 2cpm)
15k Lufthansa (to avoid expiration) (oneway award Schengen-CIS) (about 2cpm)
Cards:
AAx2, Sapphire Preferred
Cancelled - Chase Continental
Previously held - United MP
Balances:
160k AA
86k Delta
60k United
60k Carlson
55k UR
4k USAir
2k IHG
2012 goals:
Nov-Dec trip to South America on miles
Maintain Delta status, SM or higher (15k more miles)
Use remaining CO voucher ($300)
at least 25k Grand Slam
I'm doing a lot more earning than burning, which I'm a little bit concerned about, and need to pick cards for this year - unfortunately I'm not eligible for MP Explorer because Chase MP was my first card and I still have it. Not particularly impressed with the other offers out there...