<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Radiocycle:
Another strategy:
Ask for a "Gold Challenge" which would require you to fly x miles in 3 months. Maybe 5 trips and your Gold Elite for the year.
It would give you higher status and allow free companion upgrades (space available)
Good Luck!
RC</font>
Does a gold challenge exist?