Hey fellow FTers,

My new spouse is at 37K MQM and ~$7K MQD. I gifted her GM for 2017 but now I'm trying to weigh my options for her 2018 qualifications. Do I gift her GM again for 2018? Or do I use my second DL AMEX reserve MQM boost to gift her 15K MQM?

I'm already at $20K MQD and ~163K MQM and another 25K of upcoming travel in 2017. I currently sit at 915K lifetime miles. In the grand scheme of things, should I be selfish and take the 15K to get to million miles slightly quicker? Or is there a more sensible option here?

Bonus question:
Since the MQD waiver is now eliminated for 2019 DM qualification, I'm only using my DL AMEX reserve for the companion ticket and SC access and not for daily expenses. What's the best bang for my buck in terms of the 3 (DM)+1 (PM) choice benefits?

My apologies if I've left out any pertinent information.