What will happen to airline elite status this year?

One of the biggest benefits of being a frequent traveler is gaining access to bonus points, perks and special treatment once you achieve elite status in an airline or hotel loyalty program. But to maintain or improve that status, you have to keep traveling just as much or more than you did the year before. So what happens to your status when travel literally grinds to a halt? (www.sfgate.com) Plus d'info...