I just learned the hard way that one does not go from Basic to Prestige in the year that you make the hurdle. So much for my 20K in the first 2 weeks of January...

That said, before I go any further, can anyone confirm if I were to go from Basic to Elite that I would get status immediatly ... or do I have to wait till 2004? The Aeroplan desk says I have to wait until 2004 but this does not seem to match what others on this forum have said.

Thanks for the help.

PS - What a stupid, non-competitive policy.