Qualified for Elite (first time) in ASM last week (Oct 14th). Was a *special* experience using the internet to check this (one dial-up connection for an entire building...).

Flights posted in 6 days off Air Egypt, and recieved the AC emails shortly therafter.

Used lounges in CAI and LHR on the way back without issue (there wasn't one in ASM). Oct 17th about 17K worth of bonus miles posted, which appears consistent with Elite bonus for AC-related flights since Feb.

Am happy now.