Originally Posted by Schmoops

Would like to renew my Platinum status, but work travel has been slower to pick up than I expected for my status planning. I have 36k MQM already with about ~1.5k MQD. I expect a trip to Europe over the winter holidays, but nothing set in stone.

Departure Airport: NYC-Metro (HPN, LGA, JFK, BDL, and would do Newark or Boston if it was worth it)
MQD Needed: $7,500
Maximum Budget: I want to stay under $3k, but will go higher for business as needed
Available Travel Dates: Jul 3-12; but would be flexible with other dates through the rest of the year (preferably weekends, but can manage weekdays)
Required Metal or Codeshares Okay: Yes, preferred due to MQD need
Do you have a Chinese Visa (Yes/No)? Yes