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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 3:09 pm
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Originally Posted by Manospeed
can someone suggest the best/cheapest way of obtaining the extra 8,000 PQM to hit Gold?
Best and cheapest maybe different depending on what you consider best.

The easiest is to simply buy Award Accelerator from the comfort of your couch. In a few minutes and a little over $1000 you would have your 8000 PQM (and 8000 RDM too). Is it super easy, but costs.

The cheapest is to find convoluted routings for your upcoming flights. I don't know where business takes you, but instead of nonstops try to route through other hubs, the more distant the better. No cash cost (or only a little in fees) but you pay in time and inconvenience.

In between these extremes, there are MRs or mini-trips, as already suggested by others.
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