Originally Posted by
rsnash
The 2000 EQM per $25K spent are not just EQMs, but flexible EQMs, which means they can be used when you need them. For example, I have 2000 Flex EQMs in dh's account, but dh has already made Platinum for 2008 (although via EQPs). So, I won't touch those 2000 flex points. When he is close to making another level via miles in future years, those 2000 points will come in handy.
Yep I have loads of flexEQMs myself

They show in the co my account balance section and you can use them later. My understanding is they ALSO count toward lifetime miles as if they were BIS miles unlike all the others.