Originally Posted by
Bb11
This comment made me realise my implication was (likely) incorrect. Since AC qualifies you for the following year, you don't need to meet the $60k MSR for the card for Y2. A$450 compared to C$6000 (plus however long you have to sit your butt in a seat) is 100% on paper worthwhile.
That's right. You've qualified as Gold through to the end of 2025. And don't AC benefits then last until the end of February of the following year, even if you have not maintained status? Or is that a relic from an earlier age back when you had to wait for physical cards to arrive? (Until requalifying via this card, I haven't been AC*G since early 2013 so my knowledge of the program is a little rusty...)