Originally Posted by
ContinentalFan
With AA, you can get Platinum status by taking the challenge and earning 10,000 EQP's (they're essentially AA's MQM's) in 90 days. Though, AA Platinum is nothing like a DL PE--ideally, you want to hit EXP on AA.
As was pointed out, it's tough to get SkyTeam members to match elite status. However, you raise a good point that you're essentially leaving a CO hub and focusing on cities served by DL; there's no harm in trying for a match. Let us know how it goes.
That's what I figured...I don't think I will have enough next year to hit EXP, so that tips it in DL's favor. 75k sure, 100k is a stretch. Hopefully between my statements, my business card, and my already-purchased travel for the new year, I can convince them this is my goal and not just a play to get double-status. Honestly, I'd really rather stick with CO, as they have been fantastic to me for 7 years running now, but it's just not an option when EWR is 90 minutes away on a clear day versus 20-25 for LGA/JFK both. Here's hoping Delta can win me over and make me happy I switched.
I'll post results here when I get them...
