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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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If you return stuff, AmEx can claw back the miles. Spending enough next year to make up for the $2000 isn't going to help with AmEx or DL. If you need the MQMs for status, you should spend an additional $2000 by the end of the year to be sure you don't have a problem.