JeffLewis2/Shareholder - I believe that the "cut-off" date is June 30 (i.e. mid-point of the mile accumulation year). If you register on or after July 1, and qualify, you will hold status through the end of Feb the follwoing year. E.g. register July 2000 & qualify, maintain status through Feb 28, 2002. If you register in June 2000, and qualify in July 2000, you would hold status until Feb 28, 2001 - huge difference.