Originally Posted by
Bttc
I actually find it odd in the other direction--why is it harder at most airlines to qualify on segments? I don't know about other airlines, but at least on AA, most people qualifying on miles seem to do it easier/cheaper than those qualifying on segments.
I'd be Plat instead of Gold if I didn't live in DFW and possibly on cheaper average fares. I really think one-way trips rather than segments should be used for qualification, but I understand the logic in doing it by segments given that those in non-hubs have more options.