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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 12:44 pm
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Originally Posted by fzwinter
Definitely possible. This year, I've activated four cards for a total of 20K EQMs, and will fly another 30K EQMs to make 1P. This has allowed me to take advantage of some good saver awards on reasonably expensive flights since the extra credit card EQMs give me a buffer and I don't have to do all my flying on revenue tix to make 1P again for next year. Gives me the best of all worlds - a chance to spend some of my RDMs and still keep my status.
How long did you wait between obtaining the cards? I think other posts and threads have indicated waiting about two months between cards--otherwise (I guess) the EQMs and RDMs don't accrue. Has that been your experience?
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