The most democratic day of the year is today. Everyone's elite status counter gets reset to zero on January 1st, except for foreign programs that have membership years based on the date you joined, and American programs that have extended the elite earning year by two months.

Everyone else has the same number of miles and nights.

Most of us are back to zero despite the fact that elite statuses were mostly extended in 2021. We need to start from the beginning. If you want to qualify for status next year, last year isn't important. We hope we can get past the last two years.

It reminds me of a 19 year old post by IndustrialPatent titled "Need 75,000 miles for Platinum Elite", which is below.

Need 75,000 Miles for Platinum Elite Questions from an NW Newbie:

Can you help me? I need 75,000 Miles in order to achieve Platinum Elite status with Northwest. I want to acquire these miles quickly (by the end of the year) and for as little as possible (no more than $250). I prefer to not to fly, but when I do I want a between seat on America West/British Airways. Thanks!

ITN.net is showing my flight tomorrow as sold out. Can I call NW and ask for a voucher? If so, can I also get a refund for the original ticket? Or will I have to actually fly?

How is Northwest’s World Business Class? Is it better than Southwest’s?

How do I claim PacMan points instead of WorldPerks miles?

If I dial and use 10-10-220 from the in-flight phone, will I save?

Should I ask for a voucher or free ticket if the guy who used the lavatory before me p’d all over the seat and/or didn’t flush? What if he happened to be the pilot?

What’s the address in which I can write NW in order to receive a comp for my FBI: Federal Breast Inspector status?

What kind of alcohol does NW serve in WBC? Will it taste good with my Valium?

When will NW replace their DC-9s, DC-10s and B742s? Will they replace them with planes that have MagicFlush(tm)?

Will Jesse Ventura personally greet me each time I disembark at [Minneapolis]?

I need your help. I need 75K miles in order to become a gold medal winner. By the end of January, I would like to have these miles, but for less than $250. I want a first class seat on ANA even though I don't fly. Thanks a lot.

hotel

All nights earned in 2020 will count toward elite status in 2021. If you stayed 10 nights in January and February in 2020, you'll get elite earning next year. If you don't leave...

It was in hotels.

delta airplanes on tarmac

Everyone takes a break and gets a redo. Delta announced an extension of elite status, club memberships and more. Delta is the first U.S. airline to do this, and they have an advantage over their competitors.

In airlines.

alaska airlines plane

Delta and United will remain elite through the end of next year. Air Canada was next. Alaska Airlines has announced their own extension of elite status, along with companion certificates, as well as sharing other things to expect for elite members in the weeks ahead.

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