Completely disagree with this. Time is of the essence.

Some people sitting on rollover MQMs have a decision to make regarding MQD waiver and that requires spend on Amex DL cards before the end of the year.

Others might want to jam on Amex spend to get more MQMs to increase the amount rolled over. That also has to be done this calendar year.

The value of the status "extension" is directly related to whether choice benefits are included.