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 $2,700 on a "mileage run" that took me halfway around the world and stranded me in Qatar. It was worth it for airline status. Courtesy of Coby Wayne I spent $2,700 on a "mileage run" solely to keep my British Airways elite status. Reaching a certain tier gets me free extra legroom seats and access to American Airlines lounges. My trip covered 13,000 miles and four continents, though I got stranded in Qatar along the way. I flew more than 100,000 miles last year for my job as an avia...