kauppias - so you fly like crazy NOW to build LT status and you plan to fly MORE once you retire? As for me once the work trips dry up, the number of flights will definitely drop. No way I'll fly more than current 3-4 times per month I also noticed, that a decade ago 2 long haul trips per month were fun, now the thought of a 10-14 hrs even in C sends shivers down my spine. In Y? "I'm innocent, your honour!"

Hotel LT status is a different beast - you spend (hopefully) much more time in hotels than onboard.