Originally Posted by
YYT82
But previously to qualify for E75K, you only need 75K SQM and $9000 SQD, whereas now you need $18750 SQD equivalent.
Same applies for all other levels (except for SE that got it less bad), the dollar value needed to re-qualify for the same level just doubled YoY.
The old system was skewd in favor of those flying long distance, lower cost flights and your example represents a portion of those travelling. Someone flying monthly YUL-YYZ on Flex tickets was probably spending more than $9K and would not even qualify for E35k. One could argue they were getting screwed in the old system and are now being rewarded for their "loyalty".