Thanks for the reassuring replies to my question.
However prior to posting here I had requested clarification of EQM's from [email protected] based on what I was seeing on my itinerary confirmation after booking on line.
In their reply just received, they are stating that according to their website 250 EQM's minimum per leg will be awarded!
So guess I'll have to wait until completing my trip in December. If I don't see the 500 miles per leg posted then, hopefully I can successfully obtain them thru the OPSC!