Originally Posted by sdm1130
I currently have 17,464 EQMs and am planning a trip to Europe that will push my balance over 25,000 thus qualifying me for Silver Elite status. Has anyone been successful in calling Continental and asking for advancement of Elite status so I can enjoy the perks (even if they are small) on the trip that will qualify me for Silver status? Or do I need to wait until I cross that 25,000 EQM marker?
I was successful in doing this. Just call up the OPSC and tell them that you plan on flying more due to XXXXXX, and you'd like Elite status early (not that it would help you much as you can't get EUA'ed on int'l BF flights). The only bennies you get now are the mileage bonus, being able to board first, and (maybe) getting the bulkhead, at least on your TATL flight. Domestically, EUAs are possible, as my record indicates, but I tend to fly off-peak. But I suppose for the security/boarding privileges and the bonus, it'd be worth asking for.