I am now at 30,000 and some change with another trip to take to Europe at Christmas but it is not certain. Not to take any chances, I have just booked a weekend T+ trip YUL-YYC-YVR-YUL for mid-November. I really value the Elite membership and since I will be most likely cancelling the Amex Aeroplan Plat. card, I will need E for lounge access. There are still almost two months to go and it cannot be that hard to get to 35,000 by Dec. 31 from 33,000 now.