Maybe instead of extending status another year they're giving everyone this year an extra 2 months to earn it back? I could also see them permanently changing the status earning calendar so it begins March 1st, since the current calendar splits holiday travel in two around January 1st (honestly this is such a minor thing but also seems like something people would complain to them about, like why half their holiday trip counted toward last years EQD/etc. but the other half didn't). Guess we'll know soon enough!