Originally Posted by
Sjondorn
Obviously my point is, provided that I'll retain platinum status for the whole time, I'd become platinum for life at age 36

... and yes, I'm going to find 50+ years of the status for free definitely enjoyable

Yeah I am in the same boat as you.
I understand the Lifetime status thing can be tough for the company...they could do it perhaps closer to M&M with their senator status where it only kicks in at retirement age.If this was the case it would most certainly affect my loyalty.