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Old Oct 27, 2015, 6:47 pm
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Originally Posted by labjr1
In the past I have always rolled over enough miles to make platinum quickly the following year and then by mid year hit Diamond. As a result I am able to claim 4 RUC's for my platinum benefit and then when I hit diamond claim my diamond benefits.

This year I will have nearly 300,000 MQMs by year's end. I will roll over 175,000 and I will get the MQD waiver on my credit card long before I hit platinum level MQD's. Therefore I will go straight to diamond the moment I hit my CC spend. If I go straight to Diamond, do I not get the benefits of Platinum (the additional 4 RUC's I an claim?
Originally Posted by flyerCO
You'll get to select both. I had this happen, and got both level selections.
Same for me as I have tons of MQM banked and is MQD waived due to residency.
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