Originally Posted by
jlo72372
to get the 1K status and the SWU's do you have to fly 100,000 miles in one year?
You don't necessarily need to "fly" the miles. There are various promos (usually toward the end of the year) that can help. The Mileage Plus Platinum Visa is also a good way to earn some EQM. Also, if you fly on a B fare or higher, you get an additional 50% EQM for the flight.