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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 7:11 pm
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Originally Posted by SFO777
Yesterday, I decided to write back to UA and tell them that their 1K status (not Premium Platinum) is equivalent to EXP and repeat my request for a match to 1K. Just received this amazing reply.

Hello Mr. SFO777,
We’re always glad to hear from Premier Platinum members like you.
Thanks for writing.
United's Premier 1K status is the equivalent to American Airlines Concierge Key.
Thanks for participating in the MileagePlus® program!
Regards,
Name
MileagePlus


I just replied with this:

Hi Name:
Thanks for getting back to me.
But wow, are you serious?
American's Concierge Key is equivalent to United's Global Services and has nothing to do with Status Miles. They are both status based on revenue. They have nothing to do with status miles.
The highest elite status based on miles on United is 1K requiring 100,000 status miles.
The highest elite status based on miles on American is Executive Platinum requiring 100,000 status miles.
They are the equivalent.
If you don't (want to) match to 1K, just tell me. But please don't insult my intelligence by feeding me nonsense.
Sincerely,
SFO777

More to come, presumably.
I understand what you are saying and everything, but why fight it? Are they giving you upgrades with your status match? If not, then it shouldn't make much of a difference since it is still *GLD. JW.
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