I just checked out the United Airline website and I can get silver status with only 25k. After my trip in November, I will have nearly 28k. Yes, these are very small number, but I do not think they expire. I know I have like 6k with Continental also from a few trips to Mexico a few years ago. My trip in November will get me 28k and more than likely I will take an additional international vacation in either April or June of next year as well. Therefore, I could have attained elite status for at least a short period of my early life.

Okay, I have found a good priced flight but it is really bad. 31 hours for the total flight. It goes MSY-IAH-DME-SIN-HKT. The flight design is really bad. Any thoughts?