Originally Posted by
=jon=
I'm currently doing a status match to UA Premier Exec (*G) which will give me status with them for the next year - although the rates aren't as good as BMI, it'll get me free economy plus seating which is a nice perk

Did you get that based on BMI gold? They don't normally do it with *A partners do they?]
Edit - sorry, just reread your post... still suprised they offered a challenge 12 months ago. As a frequent United flyer that'd be PERFECT for me now.