And even more with top tier I just can't get excited about being entry-level elite at every airline that would comp you in. Yes, you do get some benefits (elite check-in, very limited amount of upgrades), but the serious benefits kick in at mid-tier, and the mega-benefits at top tier. I get the impression that powlan isn't actually flying to earn miles, but building them up via other methods, and maybe not able to qualify, by actual flying, to get to mid or top tier.