Thanks for moving my post.

Are there any non-match challenges on UA or DL? I see that AA will grant you status if you earn enough points in 90 days. For UA and DL, I only see that they will first match your status and THEN you must earn X points/miles in X time.

I currently don't have any status with anyone, but I'm taking a few large trips later this year and want to take advantage of challenges and if I need status, I can't do that except with AA....

Also, is it possible to pass the challenge if I book through BA? For some reason, the AA price for E+ to india in october is much higher than when I use BA's site, same flights. $2200 vs $7000...the challenge is for points earned, so couldnt I just tell BA my AA # and they'll credit my AA account and earn those points?