Originally Posted by
AndyTLe
Question for you, are you traveling enough to need the benefgits of elite status? Especially since there are very limited international benefits. It also works for you because you have flexible travel schedule. The vast majority of SMers are more specific with desired travel dates.
Limited international benefits? Only on BE flights. The poster travels to Costa Rica, and that is a market with relatively easy medallion upgrades on any paid fare. And any medallion status tends to make the airport experience easier... medallion check-in lines, and you will never be in Zone 7 for boarding.