Originally Posted by
pickles1107
If I book now and then later reach MVPG, will I be able to SDC for free due to my new status? My MVPG qualifying flight will only be 5 days prior.
Yes - you should be eligible for SDC regardless of your status when it was booked. Five days should be enough time for your miles to post and your status to update, but call AS if it's not happened yet and ask for them to waive the fee.