Platinum status on an airline - how it happens

I have never won the Olympic Gold medal. I never aimed for it either. No really. Why should I settle for Gold when I could go for Platinum. In case you are that person who likes to read the last page of a murder mystery to find out the murderer's name and mobile number, this article is for you. Yes, I did achieve my goal. You are lucky one who will learn the secret without shelling out the fee I paid. Yes, nothing in this world is free, except unsolicited advice.