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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 9:29 am
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Josephmay
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: "Baron of Bayside," Long Island, NY
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Originally Posted by LucyP
Do you mean that the miles you get with the credit card don't count toward gold status? Because I'm almost at Silver now, and so would get enough miles by getting the card, unless those miles aren't "preferred" and don't count?
There is a difference between redeemable miles used for free flights etc and Status Miles. Miles that give you status are usually only earned by flying. These miles are often referred to as BIS (butt in seat). These miles are just used to tract for status progress.

Hope that helps a bit.
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