Do DL Skymiles count for year purchased or year flown for MQM?

Question

Do DL Skymiles count for year purchased or year flown for MQM?

Answer 1

MQM totals are valid from Jan1-Dec31 of that same year. So if you are trying to gain elite status you will have to earn at least 25,000 MQM's between those dates to earn Silver Medallion. You're other mileage accrued due to flights taken or miles accrued on say a Skymiles American Express Membership rewards card are valid for 2 CALENDAR years. So miles accrued this year ( with no further activity) would expire Dec31,2010.

Answer 2

If you mean for general status qualification, mileage accrues at date of flight..