I gave the correct answer as did someone else-- with the caveat that things could have changed, but no one has yet reported passing 3 or 4 MM without the VIP's being sent-- so that's the best info currently available. As far as a "published source" for the info-- what is the "published source" for info on the old Gold/Plat challenge? For the old 2500 miles per e-up trade-in? For lifetime status? For 3-class-sold-as-2 and other "unpublished" goodies?

Those things-- which are referenced, of course, on fewmiles excellent site, were never officially documented, but rather discovered through the active, productive and dynamic exchange of valuable info right here on FT-- something you have never chosen to participate in.