From Aug. 1 to Dec. 31, 2007, Middle East Airlines Cedar Miles is offering bonus elite qualifying miles (Qmiles) to give members a boost toward reaching or maintaining Prestige or Elite status. Fly two roundtrips with Middle East Airlines in coach and you’ll get 2,000 Qmiles; fly a third roundtrip, and you’ll get an additional 2,000 Qmiles. Or, fly two roundtrips in Cedar class and you’ll get 3,000 Qmiles; fly a third roundtrip in Cedar class and you’ll get an additional 3,000 Qmiles.

Cedar Miles members who apply and receive a Silver Bank Audi — Cedar Miles credit card will be charged a reduced rate for the annual fee. The fee will be $40 instead of the usual $75, first year only.