Originally Posted by
dkc192
The answer is dependent on the individual mileage program through which you're trying to achieve status, but in most cases the answer is no, you have to actually fly to earn status.
To get Silver Status is not difficult. A couple of long haul flights and you are there especially if you are flying on PE or Business.
Ok just found out in TPE that they have separate counter for PE only in TPE. Not other stations.
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