<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by semjeito:
I'm curious, how do you start 2004 with 25,000 startup miles ???

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• If you have a 2003 Elite Qualifying Mile balance from 115,000 to 124,999 on December 31, 2003:
You may carry forward 5,000 miles that count toward elite status for next year’s elite qualification.

• If you have a 2003 Elite Qualifying Mile balance of 125,000 miles or more on December 31, 2003:
You can either select another Mileage Plus member to enjoy the benefits of Premier® status for 2004, or carry forward 25,000 miles that count toward elite status for you. The choice is yours!

If your 2003 Elite Qualifying Mile balance is less than 115,000 miles and:
• You have flown 115-129 segments in 2003, you may carry forward 5 segments that count toward next year's elite qualification; OR

• You have flown 130 or more segments in 2003, you may either select another Mileage Plus member to enjoy the benefits of Premier® status for 2004, or carry forward 30 segments that count toward elite status for you.

This exclusive opportunity ends December 31, 2003.
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