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It is actually better to start with Gold and Upgrade to Plat, you get 30K miles (and sometimes there is a promotion of 50K) for the upgrade + double qualifying flights (i.e. 4 + 8), the only limit is you can only upgrade after 6 months.
Or change from the Flying Blue card to the standard Amex. This way I got 40.000 within a 6 months period
Standard Platinum benefits are now 1,5 points, instead of 1. Still lower considering the transfer ratio from Membership Rewards to Flyingblue I know (5 MR = 4 FB). But I find it a better way to accumulate miles since I already have a lot of FB points sitting there.
I have to say that the extra's from the normal card are actually nice. Priority Pass for 2 (so incl. guest for 4) of course, but also Standard SPG Gold membership, also for HERTZ I believe.
You'll get the first year for 50% off (€350 instead of €700) and 17.600 FB Miles. You still get all the extra's associated with the card!