I spent $2,700 flying around the world just to keep my airline status. I got stuck in Qatar and ran out of clothes, but it was worth it.

I spent three days flying around the world to keep my airline status for another year. A missed connection stranded me in Doha, but I'd do it again.

Source: [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/flew-around-world-to-keep-airline-status-cost-worth-hassle-2026-8)