If you have a lot of trips planned, you might want to consider going on one inexpensive mileage run to get you there faster. I barely made silver in 2002 at the end of the year.

The F/C upgrades, bonus miles and other promotions made travelling fun again, and somewhat addictive. (Okay, very addictive)

I made gold by late summer in 2003, and platinum before Thanksgiving. This year I had a total of 32k before the end of February (28k on NW), and hope to be at 50k before summer starts.

And the Elite program for 2004 ends on the last day of February 2005(28th next year), not the 1st of March. So if you have attained Silver in 2004, will be valid through Feb 28, 2005.

[This message has been edited by Jaimito Cartero (edited Mar 21, 2004).]