I think the TWA miles (actual counting toward elite status) will count toward AA Elite. Of course, the qualifications may be different. I don't think, as you think, that TWA miles will become only bonus miles on AA. So I plan to get miles in TWA as I get bigger bonuses and then let them move to AA. Of course, I am already qualified for Platinum again on TWA for 2002, so hopefully will become top level on AA til then automatically.