Guys: This post seems fairly active on the Million Mile issue, so here goes. I am closing in on my 2MM Status on United (I flew 17 years out of SFO, then moved to IAH, so the merger didn't hurt me). I suspect it will take another 2-4 years to reach the 2MM mark, but at my age I will never see 3MM.

My question is relatively simple, has there ever been any competent information (not necessarily a peer-reviewed, double-blind study) on what percentage of travelers fly this much? I'm thinking that most people in the USA fly less than 25,000 miles a year (maybe 75-85%), but after that, I have no concept. Then, how many stick with it to fly 1,000,000 miles? <1%? extrapolating further, what percentage is crazy enough to put 2MM BIS miles on their body, etc., et al.

Any thoughtful replies would be appreciated, regards....