I am requesting that American match my UA 1P status with AA Platinum. Here is the text of an email from the AAdvantage service desk indicating the criteria for receiving a match. Note that it appears that you must have already requalified for the status for which you are requesting a match (though the language isn't terribly clear).

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Hello Mr. [Mikey likes it],

We're here to help, and I appreciate your giving me the opportunity to
assist you.

We appreciate your interest in becoming an AAdvantage elite member and
hope to be able to accommodate your request. Considering your status
in United Airlines' Mileage Plus program, it is easy to understand your
desire to participate at a comparable level in the AAdvantage program
without having to meet the mileage requirements. Once you have become
accustomed to traveling with elite status, it is hard to give it up!
On the other hand, for our elite programs to function as intended, we
must limit the membership to a small percentage of our customers. We
do not make exceptions arbitrarily, but we are certainly willing to
consider your very reasonable request.

AAdvantage Platinum status is the highest level we would offer under
the circumstances. So that we can make our decision, please provide us
with validation that you have flown at least 50,000 Premier Qualifying
Miles or 60 Premier Qualifying segments. You may submit a copy of a
recent printed UA frequent flyer summary, showing your preprinted name
and address. Or, you may submit a screen print of your 2003 online UA
mileage summary, plus a copy of your UA membership card. In either
case, please be sure that the YTD Premier Qualifying Miles are at least
50,000 or the segments at least 60. If you have not yet achieved these
totals, please wait to submit the requested materials.

Bold mine for emphasis.

Please send us your request, along with this documentation, and we will
give it every consideration. Our address is:

American Airlines
AAdvantage Platinum Department
P.O. Box 619688
DFW Airport, TX 75261-9688
FAX: 817-963-7882

Thank you for participating in the AAdvantage program. I hope you will
continue to favor us with your business.

Regards,

[AAdvantage Rep]
AAdvantage Customer Service
American Airlines


[This message has been edited by Mikey likes it (edited Dec 02, 2003).]