Facts about the Consulate Mexico in the United States: In addition to Mexico's consulate in Fresno, Mexico has 54 other representations in the United States.
For the Gold elite status challenge, rather than trying to earn 25,000 miles in a year, you can earn status in three months by earning 5,000 miles. Earn 5,000 miles in 3 months to get American Airlines Gold Status.
AMEX points transfer at a 1:1 ratio to these airline partners, so 25,000 points = 25,000 miles. Even though Starwood has more airline partners than American Express, Joyce still has lots of award ticket options if she transfers her American Express Membership Rewards points directly to an airline partner.