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Old Feb 23, 2026 | 1:06 pm
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hanshaw
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Originally Posted by MarriottAsia
I have Super Flyer on ANA which gives me Star Alliance Gold for as long as I have the credit card. I keep thinking I will get my JAL JGC Three Star (which will give the One World Alliance equivalent). But I get so lazy. I'm comfortable being Marriott Platinum. I think I want to challenge the Hilton Diamond status match one year... but I find myself wanting to do Marriott double elite nights during the spring when I travel a lot. So I think I have less incentive to chase status when I am already elite at competitor.
I get this completely. When you already have solid status, the motivation to chase more just isn’t there.

With Super Flyers on All Nippon Airways and Star Alliance Gold, plus Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, you’re already well covered. Going for JGC Three Star with Japan Airlines sounds nice, but if you’re not flying oneworld much, the payoff may not justify the effort.

The Hilton Diamond match is tempting, but splitting stays during Marriott’s double elite promos can feel inefficient.

At some point, it’s less about maximizing and more about simplifying. If what you have works, comfort wins.
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