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Old Jun 7, 2017, 10:19 am
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JohnnyRockets
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: USA
Programs: DL Gold / AA Gold
Posts: 609
Originally Posted by icebeam
If I don't end up with > 50% upgrades on DL as PM with reserve I'm sure I will be asking the question of what airline has the best chance and doing a status match. I would think going out of of St. Paul you would have good odds.
Originally Posted by icebeam
I am flying out of PHX which I feel helps.
Originally Posted by icebeam
I would say PM is upper tier. 3/4 levels achieved. If it takes DM to do it then fine, I will drop 1-2k of my own money and do a status run. By the end of the month I should have about 90k MQMs. Can get a 35k status run if needed.
I assume it is PHX-MSP vv.
You are unlikely to get 50% on consultant hours. Keep in mind the more senior people also pay to sit up front.
PM and DM makes a huge difference but still not enough. If you're flying TUE WED THR SAT, you should get >50% for DM.

Have you considered AA?
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