Originally Posted by
Seattlenerd
I'd think a floating calendar for award redemption is a bit different than a floating calendar for elite tier status. Especially when a carrier doesn't have elite tiers (e.g., Southwest, JetBlue).
I would consider A-List status on WN an elite tier since it includes things like priority boarding and priority TSA lanes. Companion status adds even more (but man, 50 RTs in 12-months...that's a lot of flying!).