Originally Posted by
AfterHour
On average, you can reach *A gold by flying 2 roundtrip longhaul business class. Same with ST's Elite plus, and OW's equivalent. So if you plan the 4 longhaul J trips through out the year, you will have "Gold" elite status with 2 alliance.
How many people can afford 4x J long haul round trip each year? That's not the only cost unless you fly back on the same day or 2. I'd expect $100k minimum just for the tickets. I'm not crossing a ditch over a weekend - it's too little for me.
If I only take that 4 C trips - there is no real need for the status.