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Old Feb 28, 2026 | 11:11 am
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Originally Posted by FlyingBeanCounter
There is a difference between choosing convenience and chasing status. .
I agree, but the Venn circles do have overlap. If I only earned $26k MQD, I'd strongly consider doing what I needed to in order to make DM. OTOH, I wouldn't spend $10k to make DM.

If I were not a hub captive, there are scenarios where being mid-tier on two airlines would make more sense than being DM. Especially since free upgrades to F are essentially gone on all of the majors.
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