Originally Posted by flysurfer
After reaching the (re)qualification level, all additional status miles are converted to additional award miles...
No, don't work that way.
A base member in BDs DC who earns 16K status miles within 12 months will be upgraded to silver status. After holding silver status he has to earn 38K status miles (elite bonus don't count) within 12 months and he will be upgraded to gold. To maintain gold he has to collect 38K status miles within 12 months. If he accumulates more than 55K status miles within these 12 months any miles over 55K will be converted to redeemable miles.