Maintained my 1K status by doing a dollars run in mid-December. Hadn't anticipated going for it but several international trips got me close enough to try - my PQD for last year was $10,014.

I'm solely a leisure traveler so with the higher PQD requirements I won't be going for 1K again.

My goal for 2015 is to hit Lifetime Gold (or at least get very close) and be able to leave all thoughts of PQDs behind me.

My main reason for wanting Lifetime Gold is to always be able to select E+ seats at booking.

In general, I am pleased with the service I get on board. Sure, some crews are better than others, but I can't really complain. I was extremely fortunate and only had one IRROPS trip result in an overnight. Even though it was weather, I got a free hotel room since I'm 1K.

I only flew AA once last year (no good way to get to Florida from DC on *A)