Thanks to all you sharing people (and FewMiles' website), I signed up for a Platinum challenge in early Oct. The CSR I spoke to at the time said I had to pick between G and Plat, I couldn't do both. I was a sure bet for G, so I took the risk and went for Plat. At the time, I was a freshly minted AA member with 0 segs and 0 miles.

Ten wks later, here is my situation:
Status: PLATINUM
Summary Date: Dec 2006
Program to Date Miles: 19,707
YTD Elite Qualifying Points: 13,517
YTD Elite Qualifying Miles: 15,324
YTD Elite Qualifying Segments: 16
Miles Towards Elite Upgrades: 4,383
Miles with Expiration Deferred Through 12/04/09: 19,707
Total Available Award Mileage + 19,707

I have a question. When do I start earling 500-mile upgrades? Will it be when I hit 20,000 EQM, i.e. 10,000 miles after I became a Plat?

Thanks for all your help.
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