Sorry guys this must be a very basic question but I've read various threads and guides and still cant find the answer. If I book a flight while silver, but will be bronze by the time I fly (year runs out next month and absolutely no chance of making it, not close and won't be trying for it), what benefits apply?
Presumably if I'm silver at point of booking I could immediately select seats to take advantage of that, but at point of flight I wouldn't get lounge access or the higher point collection rate? And on which would the eligibility for the extra checked bag be based, I'm guessing bronze entitlement (or lack of) would apply too.