My director tried to tell me "a hack" to maintain airline status and said I just had to get the airline credit card and spend $30,000 and I could keep status without ever stepping on a plane...

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I think everyone is missing the point where OP says spend $30,000/yr on a credit card

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Not too difficult if you can use it for hotel stays

In the case of United, spending $25K on their credit card will only waive the PQD qualifier. You’d still need to get the PQM or PQS to get to the status. And the PQD waiver doesn’t apply to 1K either

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Not quite the same thing, but with AA, they’ll normally offer you to “buy up” to maintain your current status if you don’t requalify for somewhere between $500-2500 depending on level. If you’re going to miss by a lot and really want status, this can be cheaper than doing mileage runs and you don’t have to spend time actually flying.

I’d be curious what airline your director was referring to. Many have cards where high spend will get you something like 10,000 elite qualifying miles, but that’s not enough for even the lowest tier status.

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Ya what a bunch of Bs

Use plastiq to pay your rent and you’re half way there already

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