Originally Posted by
alwayshome
I am 15000 MQM short of qualifying for Silver medallion status. Any suggestions on how I can get 15000 miles by the end of the year other than flying multiple long trips?
Here's the secret to getting all of the benefits of Silver Medallion plus an unheard-of 100% upgrade rate:
1. Take the amount of money you would spend on mileage run(s) needed to get to Silver and put it in a bank account.
2. Use that money to cover the difference between the coach fare you're buying on your 10K/year travel and the discounted F/J fare.
This trick has worked for me all year on DL.