Originally Posted by
Stripy
Probably worth pointing out that if you're already flying 90k but don't do the extra to get to 100k then status probably doesn't matter to you (the difference in benefits between any hypothetical 75k tier and EXP will still be substantial). If it does matter then you're being foolish by not putting the effort in (2 x trans-con). The only people that this may truly benefit are those who fly 75k-85k a year IMO. In fact, 3 tiers may even benefit those who are used to doing 50k-65k on US as their benefits would be better (if all things stay the same).
Some people may not have the time, nor want to spend the extra money on doing mileage runs. However, because of those times they do have to be in a metal tube, being at a higher tier (and thus a higher upgrade priority) would be viewed as a bonus. Perhaps if a 75K level tier is implemented, then those AA Plats who fly just 50-65K per year can then do mileage runs to cross that 75K threashold.
