If I remember correctly , miles for requalification posted on Fri/Sat and my VIPS were in my account on a Tuesday. This happened in mid February. Recieved my 2007 EXP card in the mail before my 2006 card. This probably had something to with me calling the EXP desk in early Feb. to ask where my card was. Told they were running behind. I told them that I would be on the road during the Feb/Mar time frame and that the BA 1st lounge dragons did not let you in with expired cards. She made a note of it . And yes , I did have a problem at the BA LHR 1st lounge. But I came prepared with my printouts and showed them that not only had I qualified for 2006 but also 2007. I said if it posed to much of a problem I will just retire to the bussiness class lounge. They smiled and said that would not be necessary and welcome into our club. Dont no if they had anything to do with it but when I got to the gate I got upraded to 1st . Since it was from LHR-SYD , it came as a nice surprise.