In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
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I was a US Gold in 2006 and went to NW/CO in 2007. I had planned to mainly fly NW so I status matched to them. However, I ended up flying mainly CO and because my fares were cheap I ended up earning half miles and no segments. I agree with the OP that it's really really frustrating.