Hi there,

This is my first post on the board and I really want to provide some valuable info. One way to achieve instant platinum status is if one is going to Asia from most gateways in the U.S.A. ie. on Cathay, is to enroll in the American Platinum Challenge and you will accumulate enough miles to easily qualify for gold or platinum status until Feb 2003. Furthermore, does anyone know if one takes a discover asia pass on Cathay Pacific, will they recieve miles or segment credits? Thanks, and I look forward to sharing more info with you in the future.

Mike in Seattle