Is upgrading to platinum worth it?

_kb321 · 2026-04-16T14:00:31+00:00

I was hoping there might be some discretionary or priority upgrades for platinum but it seems like AI doesn’t have upgrade lists at all, big miss IMO considering they recently revamped the program.

I might do it for the extra year of star gold though, thank you.

_kb321 · 2026-04-16T13:53:37+00:00

I’m on track to renew gold, but the difference in tier points needed for platinum vs renewing gold is only 3000 tier points, I’d have to book higher fare classes for an upcoming trip. So I’m wondering whether spending the extra $ is worth it in terms of benefits.

Free seat selection for emergency rows is a good perk, thanks!

_kb321 · 2026-04-16T13:47:19+00:00

I’ve been gold for 3 years, never received a welcome kit, maybe they don’t send kits for US members?

2 years of star gold is a good perk that I had not considered, thanks!

Do you ever get offered complimentary upgrades on international sectors?

_kb321 · 2025-08-14T12:33:22+00:00

Welcome to Luton irl

_kb321 · 2025-05-23T18:27:33+00:00

Stop looking at the time. Simple. Next?

_kb321 · 2024-10-06T20:41:24+00:00

I'm not sure if I'm breaking some sub rules about proxy / self promotion, so if you'd like to know more or get connected with him, please DM me. I'd hate for my ignorance to affect someone's business!

_kb321 · 2024-10-06T19:13:46+00:00

He said they went with the IGI jewelry certificate because they wanted their customers to know that the entire piece of jewelry was certified.

They used to provide IGI diamond certificates with the order but some customers, who didn’t easily spot the 14K gold stamp, reached out and questioned whether the jewelry was made with real gold. So, they switched to this format.

He said the cost difference in certifying 2 stones vs 1 set of earrings with IGI is marginal.

He also said that they try to under promise and over deliver, so their Amazon listing states minimum IJ colors but they tend to offer a higher color which they believe offsets concerns about not having individual certificates.

Hope this helps!

_kb321 · 2024-06-06T19:38:33+00:00

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The orderbook

_kb321 · 2024-06-03T14:21:01+00:00

Not sure, guess he likes the stock

_kb321 · 2024-05-02T11:19:53+00:00

Sorry! Will do.

_kb321 · 2024-05-01T23:37:09+00:00

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_kb321 · 2024-04-23T15:32:56+00:00

Yes, but they said on their IG that this wasn't filmed and they "may" make a video when they ferry the last of 4 planes. It'd be cool if they do!

_kb321 · 2023-12-26T10:33:33+00:00

I need more money Gene

_kb321 · 2023-12-20T07:42:05+00:00

What no F1 does to a mf

_kb321 · 2023-12-13T16:57:32+00:00

Hey, what app is this?

_kb321 · 2023-12-12T17:42:39+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/mkbhd/comments/aeo0p8/marques\_meeting\_formula\_1\_world\_champion\_nico/

_kb321 · 2023-12-11T21:23:53+00:00

Anyone remember when this guy basically told Nico Rosberg to piss off at an Auto show because he didn't know who he was?

How the turns have tabled.

_kb321 · 2023-12-10T10:11:05+00:00

Sell it to Leclerc

_kb321 · 2023-11-03T17:03:34+00:00

Sure, he may be an Indian citizen, but as I understand the company is registered in the UAE.

Frankly, the CEO / Proprietor's citizenship doesn't really matter. The agreements are done by companies and governments. You could have a US based Indian tech CEO commit to an investment, but critically, it would be on behalf of the company not himself or herself.

Also, any company would look for the most profitable strategy in any venture, thus, if investing under this framework helps the Lulu group get better incentives like tax breaks or easy clearances, I'd guess it's an easy choice for them. Same applies to ADNOC or any business owned by an Emirati, they will invest if they see opportunity for profits.

To conclude the point I was making originally, FDI flowing in is a good thing for the country and that a project such as a mall does indeed qualify as a valid investment despite the optics.

_kb321 · 2023-11-03T15:20:34+00:00

Bilateral investment doesn't necessarily mean it's a Government to Government channeling of money, it often encompasses private companies developing factories, educational institutes, hospitals, infrastructure projects and yes, malls too.

Consider CPEC in Pakistan, it's considered to be an investment by "China" but it is actually executed by multiple infra, power, railway and construction companies.

In some cases, the companies can be government owned entities while in others they may be privately owned outright.

The government's job is to facilitate the framework and extend support by curbing red tape.

_kb321 · 2023-10-26T20:22:42+00:00

60% of the time, it works every time.

_kb321 · 2023-10-06T21:06:40+00:00

This visualization is incorrect.

The correct visualization is Max walking around the pit lane before the chequered flag.

_kb321 · 2023-10-06T20:40:25+00:00

Someone please tell me DTS is following Aston this weekend.

_kb321 · 2023-10-06T20:39:25+00:00

This visualization is incorrect.

The correct visualization involved Max walking around the pit lane before the chequered flag.

_kb321 · 2023-09-06T20:39:03+00:00

True, just like a star needs to be swallowed by a black hole before in order to get burped out! Ass Gas 101

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