I took my qualifying flights on December 4, and my status finally changed on December 8. I made it on segments:

YTD Elite Qualifying Points: 69,531

YTD Elite Qualifying Miles: 98,579

YTD Elite Qualifying Segments: 101

On December 11, I called AA to use 4 of my VIPs to upgrade us to/from Europe in March. I love being an EXP!

I am taking one more trip on AA this year, so I will make it on miles as well.