I noted the above link disclosed the following:
Innovative Earning Enhancements to Aviators Privilege Cards
Earning TWA Aviators privilege cards just became easier. Now on TWA only, all of the miles you earn through partner activities, EXCLUDING AIRLINE PARTNERS, are counted toward privilege card qualification.
For example, you can accrue 5,000 miles just by initiating such partner services as a TWA Aviators Platinum Plussm Mastercard or Visa, or the new EarthLink Internet service, and the same miles will contribute toward your Aviators privilege card qualification.
All in all, still sounds like a faster way to elite.