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Jul 4, 2013 | 6:50 am

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Originally Posted by randidliyo

Okay, maybe I'm mistaken. I thought that status was based on qual miles or qual points, whichever is lower. For example, if I get 45000 points and 55000 miles, then my status would be based on those 45000 points (and I would be GOLD). If it's based on the higher of the two, then I should be okay, right?

Which is it?

Thanks,
randidliyo

Status is based on either EQM or points - but whichever is higher. Someone w/35EQM who flies in paid J/F would earn 50K + EQP and Platinum status. In your case, passing 50K EQM would = platinum, even though the points are less.