Originally Posted by
KChu
With the new AQD coming (this probably is more appropriate on the other master thread), I guess there's no going around the $20,000 cost/year
And remember, it's not $20K gross, AQD doesn't include fees and taxes or tickets purchased on other *A carriers, unless they're AC codeshares ticketed on AC stock. So even if you fly 100% on AC, you need to spend more than $20K.
I just realised the early recognition requirements are going to work against my girlfriend. She will easily hit the AQD requirements for E35K but nowhere near the AC metal requirement. An interesting kink in the system, given I think most people are in the reverse situation.