Originally Posted by StarG

I just checked out OZ website.
This looks like the easiest way to gain and maintain elite status in Star Alliance. Am I correct?
Only 100,000 miles accumulated miles (since you join until no time limit) to get you Diamond (*G) status for 3 years. Then within the 3 years, you need to only accumulate 40,000 miles to maintain the status.

Almost too good to be true. What are the catch/disadvantages to this program?