I just got status matched to Premier Executive. I have 90 days to complete 17,500 miles to keep the status. The end of the year aproaches... What happens if I reach the 17,500 after 1/1? Will I keep the status until 12/31/12 or is does the status apply until a year from yesterday (which is when the status match took place)?

Also, what is the upgrade window for Premier Execs? Is there an upgrade list I can see before hand?

On international flights... are Economy Plus seats free? I have a trip to Europe in Thanksgiving and am wondering if I should book UA or DL (Economy Comfort seat over there would be $80 each way but gets me free alcohol and a decent amount of recline). What do Economy Plus seats in UA provide other than more space? More Recline?