Originally Posted by
3Cforme
No, you misunderstand. There is no rollover of miles below the 25K Silver threshold. 16K EQM towards Silver Medallion for 2010 becomes 0 on 1/1/2010.
No, he doesn't misunderstand. The OP isn't counting on rollover.
The OP will still be Silver until the end of Feb, as the membership year for 2009 overlaps early 2010. So they get their benefits for the 16k trip they already have planned in Jan, which goes toward the 2010 qualification year. The OP is aware that they will need to fly an additional 8k or so to hit 25k and become Silver in 2010. But, if they do that before the end of Feb, then there is no lapse in benefits.