Originally Posted by
davetravels
It doesn't cost DL anything to keep track of status and call you a MM, but, the benefits of lifetime / annual status costs.
I get that is costs them a one time gift. But, other than the upgrade priority, what does it cost them? Granted I've never used my benefit as a gifted Platinum because I am still flying and am a DM. But do those with gifted priority get a Choice Benefit? Do they get any mileage earning bump or anything else I may be missing?