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Old Jan 31, 2014 | 5:23 pm
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jbdk
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Plat
Posts: 456
Originally Posted by bearsfanord
Long time lurker, finally signed up. Anyways, I was plat for a few years, for the past few I had no buisness travel. Back in buisness, I currently need to make a monthly ord tpa flight. I can easily complete the gold challenge, but wondering if its worth spending the money because I always make the flight in paid F. Just looking for any insight in the decision. Thanks!
I am Gold, per flying 25K miles last year.. not worth doing the challenge for gold.

Other than free bag check, not worth a whole lot. Golds board with Group 1, after March 31 golds to not get MCE for free (50% off), and 500 miles upgrades never clear. Grabbing an exit row is about the only benefit I enjoy.
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