In my case work, but mostly in Oz. I'm in Training & Accreditation and our HO is in MEL, I'm based in SYD, and offices in PER, ADL, and BNE. I visit MEL roughly 2 times a month and each of the others 1-2 times a year. That frequency roughly
retains WP.
I generally travel to WLG once or twice a year, but on the fare classes we travel (Aus - NZ is considered domestic, so no J), doesn't contribute much in the way of status credits, but assists retaining status.
I first got to WP when required to visit the UK on business in 2003. First leg was before my anniversary and I was 10 SC short of Platinum. (I didn't know about AFF then

). The next leg rolled into the next year, and combined with the regular travel noted above, got me to WP, and retained since then.
I am travelling less these days (I have people who work for me to do most of it), but will be travelling to the UK in a couple of weeks so my doubts about retaining WP this year are gone. Next year? That's another matter!
I have to agree the status doesn't make all the travel worthwhile, but it does make it bearable. Also, the tips found here are gold!
