Originally Posted by
mtdd
I am also in my first year of Gold - up till now I can't see any real benefits to it. My year expires in October, and I will have 1480 TP - is there any chance I will retain Gold if I am a mere 20 TP short?
I don't fancy your chances.
I'd do a short hop if I were that close. For me, being able to choose exit row seats when I book at short notice is a huge benefit, but I appreciate not everyone travels like me.