They'll even go on so - called «mileage runs» at the end of the year just to reach elite status with their airlines. (petergreenberg.com)
That means you can reach your elite status more quickly to take advantage of some of the nice benefits. (upgradedpoints.com)
Members can still reach elite status by achieving a minimum number of room nights, but the number of individual hotel stays will no longer be counted in the new program. (travelandleisure.com)