And again we are being reminded of the AMB-trick:
How to...
About extending Diamond status via AMB purchase/renawal
Step by step
https://milelion.com/2022/12/23/exte...al-ambassador/
And for those newly-minted Diamonds with high expectations of Diamond,
reality check and entitlement must be properly managed to avoid uncertainty & disappointment
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/34756616-post1035.html