Great info on this thread already, thanks to the great posters here. I am currently Silver but pushing for Platinum, live right next to the hub in MSP.
Departure Airport: MSP
Miles Needed: 35k MQM
Required Spend or Budget: $2500 MQD (shouldn't be an issue). Prefer to minimize cost as much as possible.
Available Travel Dates: I have 2.5 weeks of PTO so lots of flexibilty before December 15th.
Required Metal or Codeshares okay*: Yes