Originally Posted by
pbd456
Given that the credit card annual fee is only required for domestic members. I would be surprised if they make foreign members to attain crystal status. However, they could increase the 5000 miles to higher amount (given that mileage expired after 3 years). It will take some cost to get the necessary miles.
The difference between the credit card revenue and the 5000 points is exactly why they might increase the cost, even up to acquiring Crystal, for overseas members.