Originally Posted by
jamesteroh
If you are buying economy class fares and really want to remain diamond have you thought about buying first class fares? That will help you get more MQDS, plus you will get the bonus MQM's and not have to play the upgrade game and will have more flexibility with SDC if you want on another flight
Yes I have, and will start doing that if it is still looking iffy mid-year. With a kid in private school and other sky-high living expenses, I’m trying to get by on the fares allowed by my expense policy, but what you suggested is definitely my “plan b.”