Originally Posted by
billdokes
What does it really 'cost" them to mint someone at 75k that should have really been at a lower tier?
Biggest cost would be in terms of goodwill to all 25k, 35k and 50k elites. Someone who actually did display loyalty to AC and fly their tail off to properly earn 75k would likely be extremely upset - and rightly so - to see another flier who should be at 35k or 50k get the same benefits. I know I would be.