Originally Posted by LDNConsultant

They are getting rid of CX Gold at end of March 30th, 2014. For people who hold a CX Gold, they are providing lower quota for obtaining the CX Gold.

I wouldn't say the earning rate is poor per say, they often have great promotion on MR (i.e. if you spend £400 on AMEX travel you get extra 2,000MR and additionally you get 2x on travel (air, rail and etc) and 3x on grocery and gas. The MR would give you flexibility in transferring your MR points - it could be to BA, SPG, Hilton, Carlson and etc.

I actually carry both AMEX Plat and BA PP and use it accordingly (i.e. travel, gas, grocery and etc).