Delta offer for me to keep Diamond status for $5k. Normally, I'd say no way but the global upgrade certificates can be worth more than $5k each. Am I crazy to consider paying the $5k?

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Hahahahaha just book an international business class ticket

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This sounds unwise.

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yes, crazy. Cash is king 👑 - they know it and you should too.
are we really such “consultants” that we can’t fly without upgrades? Also, there’s probably fine print on what you can upgraded to..
If they gave you 20 free round trip flights, that’s another story. IMHO

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A mileage run sounds cheaper

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I'm literally in the same boat and I booked a flight to SE Asia for less in Business

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No one said consultants were smart. Yes, you would be crazy!

How far are you from diamond status?if within striking distance, buy a business class flight - might be cheaper than 5k

Quite possible, would simply require a business class run to Asia - the time commitment so late in the year might be your limiting factor now.

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I paid $2k for 2 round trip flights to Rome from Atlanta this year and upgraded using my global upgrades each time. Saved me well over $10k.

And if you can’t manage coach for the trip ... because as bad as coach can be, the majority survive.

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If you can give up your time, a mileage run is always cheaper. AA is quoting me over $1K for my remaining 225 miles.

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