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Old Nov 4, 2014, 7:29 pm
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WiscAZ
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Originally Posted by ftgee
US says you have to earn EQMs during the calendar year, not the program year. Can someone confirm this? I know this is trailing off-topic, but I am traveling to SYD on AA and QF before the new year and am coming back after. I am at least relying on the trip out for my status, but if the trip back counts and I have until 2/28 to earn, then Gold will be within reach for me.
The flight counts for the year you took off in. Your return flight will count towards next years status.
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