Originally Posted by
IAHtraveler
Why necessary? Because they just got more $$ out of you and you get the same benefit.
Actually they get less money from me. I usually end up at about 100-104 segments. 120 is out of my reach. First Class upgrades was my number 1 priority. Without those who cares what airline I fly on. Since they will be few and far between as a platinum and stuck in coach most of the time, might as well pick any airline.
This is a big mistake from my point of view. They just discouraged me from flying AA. They will loose at least 10-12 flights a year from me if this sticks.