<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dcmike:
The only way I'm aware of to get status and not have it go away over time is to fly over a million miles on some airlines like DL, UA, and AA. They'll then give you their lowest teir of status "for life."
These programs differ - UA and DL are actual butt-in-seat miles while AA counts all miles earned via any source.
The only program I know of that has a status period longer than one year is LH - where the Miles and More program gives status for two year periods. There may be others, however.</font>
I believe UA gives its MM Premier Exec status, *Gold,, for life. Not sure about the others.