Originally Posted by
yyzflyalot
I don't really fly AC anymore but having Gold Status with Star Alliance is useful sometimes for the extra baggage and lounge access etc... (Jakarta to Singapore, Singapore to KL). If in January 2010 I begin the year with no status and earn 35,000 miles with in Jan/Feb 2010 will I be issued Elite Status for the remainder of 2010 and also qualify for 2011 (if the qualification remains 35,000 for 2011)?
The earliest instant Elite notification is March 1st I believe.