Hey gang..

Just wanted to fill everyone in on what my sales reps have told me.

The major airlines that haven't announced they are carrying over your status to 2002 are in fact going to do this. They are all going to wait until mid-december to announce this as to keep us flying and doing our best to reach our status quo's for next year's program.

American and Alaska have so far announced that your priviledges will be carried over to 2002... expect everyone else to announce something between 10 November and 20 December (talk about a nice Christmas gift, huh?).

Double miles will be extended for many flyers, but on a case-by-case basis (or should I say batch?). Some flyers for United have received a mailing stating you will get double miles for January - April flying 2002 if you fly at least 2,000 miles between August and October (ok, how hard is that gonna be?), as well as the present promotion giving *everyone* double miles between now and 15 November (had to be shy of Thanksgiving, huh?).

TWA miles are up in the air, even though American said they will carry over most people's status, I think they are going to require some additional flying for 2001 in order to maintain your status in 2002. I've also heard from a few sources at AMR that if you are a TWA Elite, your status *won't* be carried over to 2002 unless you have earned it for next year's levels.

Also expect some changes to happen, including incrimental ticketing/mileage rewards, as we saw some of this tested this year. The airlines will soon take this on full time from what I've heard.

Nate