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Subject: Re: United Mileage Plus mystery terms Posted on: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 09:54:52 -0700

veg_all@yahoo.com wrote:

> thanks for your explanation, but I am not sure i still understand how
> it all works . but from what you make it out to be it is probably in
> their best interest not to explain what it means since it sounds so
> ridiculous!
>

Elite Qualifying Miles - Miles toward qualifying for elite status
Elite Qualifying Segments - Segments toward qualifying for elite status

If you reach a certain mileage or segment level, you qualify for a
certain level of elite status. Do you need an explanation of elite
status? The qualificaton and benefit information for elite status is
easily found on the UA website.

I don't now about UA, but lifetime miles on AA get you benefits

1 million miles - Lifetime Gold plus free upgrades (either 4 500 mile
upgrade credit or 4 VIP upgrade credits, depending on country of residence)

2 million miles (and each additional) - 4 VIP upgrades (systemwide)

Your airline membership card (on AA) also shows how many million miles
you have.
You used to also get luggage tags, but I don't think you get them anymore.

In addition to the airlines' webpages, you can find a lot of information
on elite status at flyertalk.com