Congratulations Daitheflu84, gold is great! Each step is an improvement, and may increase your upgrade percentage, 'specially since your window opens now at T-72 hours (tho I don't do better than 25% as a PM for F). And those waived fees can be key moneysavers and increase your flexibility. The only major new benefits at Platinum are RUCs and waived redeposit fees for award tickets.