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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
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It's a choice of $4000 plus miles to upgrade but earn 150% miles versus 250,000 miles and earn no redeemable miles or MQMs on the trip, assuming that the rates are $4000 per person for M and 250,000 per person for the award ticket. You could also do one of each if one person needs the MQMs.