I can imagine CX IT and staff explode on 1/1/2026 when a million retro claims are submitted at once.

After reading all the expert replies, here're my assumptions, please correct me if I'm wrong.

I'm currently a QR plat looking to change to CXDM,
With 235 Status Points in the pocket as Green.

From next Monday until end of Dec, I've the following OW flights:
Oct -
MH: HKG > KUL > SYD | 85pts
MH: MEL > KUL > HKG | 85pts
CX: XMN > HKG > SIN | 65pts
CX: SIN > HKG > TPE | 65pts
CX: HKG > SHA > HKG | 40pts

Based on what I understand from the changes, I should:
1. Collect the 65pts on my XMN flight immediately and make myself Silver by end of this yr.
2. Retro claim everything else next year so that it stays within 2026.

But I have a silly question. When I get to Gold (600pts) next yr, would CX still reset my status points to 0? Where I'll need another 1200 to qualify?

When you get GO next year, yes, your sp will reset to 0 and membership expires 2026Dec31(no matter what month you gained GO). However, in 2027Jan1, your new membership will be determined by the total points gained through 2026.
Not sure what do you mean by "another 1200"

So starting Jan1 2026
Got to Gold > reset to 0 > get another 600 by Dec 31 > DM on Jan 1 2027 (but not immediately in 2026 Upon achieving that)?

This point system is just incredibly confusing.

Yes from what I understand, your SP will reset to 0 upon upgrade to Gold. The new progression will only be in force from 2027.

That's not what their website says, it reads 2027 status will be determined by points accumulated in 2026.

I am locking this thread and will merges posts later on.

Please continue any discussions within the new thread. Thx

CWB