I'm confused... according to their site:

"Achievement of +2 and/or +3 level status will be based on the total value of net retail purchases charged to the card each year"

https://card.ml.com/MLRewardsCenter/...s-Benefits.htm

I would think this reads that status is based on total $$$ spent on the card each year, not mileage balance. In other words, I need to consistently spend $50k every year on the card to get a free Crown Room pass each year? Am I incorrect?

And also, another post mentioned the ML+ does not have any advance purchase requirement, but according to their site, less than 21 days is 5k more miles:

"**Tickets up to $500 in value. Tickets include all taxes, security charges and booking fees. Redeem additional Merrill Points in increments of 2,500 for an additional $25 of ticket value. 21-day advance notice required. Tickets booked within 21 days require 5,000 additional points. "

https://card.ml.com/MLRewardsCenter/Rewards/Travel/

Am I misunderstanding this, or have they changed the T&C's?

Greg