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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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OPEN means available for use. IIRC they used to switch to USED or something, IIRC when the upgrade was requested, and then become CLOSED after the travel. They drop off the list when they expire IIRC.