Originally Posted by
bhrubin
First, your post seems to have nothing to do with the topic at hand in this thread. Your post seems better suited to the thread discussing the Ambassador status:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...periences.html
Second, I'll quote your post from here and respond to it there, where it belongs.
I might disagree as it responds to issues raised in this thread. That being said, I agree I don't see any downside in the August start date. Seems like it can only have advantages, and no disadvantages