Originally Posted by
resolute
Are you doing the 9 year extension? Are you taking the action now, or waiting until later in the year? I am curious the thought process from others with 5+ years extension available..
As already noted, the main benefit to choosing now is earlier access to 2025 DM Choice Benefits. If converting from MQM to MQD to earn status, there can be a benefit to waiting as you may not need as many MQDs (and thus will convert more MQMs to miles). I don't have any travel scheduled until April and will probably hold off on MQM to MQD conversion until just before trip to maximize available MQMs for mileage conversion.