Thanks again for the info. I don't have status anywhere and my main desire for upgrades is on int'l flights. Hmm, I think my best bet is to keep improving my credit score.

Btw I was just rejected from the Citi AAdvantage card. The reason:

• Too few satisfactory credit references were recorded on your credit bureau report.

That's an improvement from a year ago, and I think that now that I finally have a real CC (USBank, 2k limit) my score will start improving and I'll get access to better cards.