What's interesting is that if there is an elite multiplier for EQMs, that would kind of make up for the lack of 500 minimum EQM accruals once you reach MVP. Depends on how short the distance is. Some short flights would earn more EQMs than they do today with a status bonus.
A bit tougher for people starting from General Member until they reach an elite tier, but would be worth it after.
Slightly fewer RDMs than before but those flights didn't generate that many RDMs in the first place, and I think most here value EQMs much more.
Hope they can clarify whethet status multiplier applies to EQMs soon.