Okay, I have skimmed and searched the status match threads but haven't found anything exactly matching my question (sorry if I'm duplicating). I recently did challenge to CP on US airways and will hold onto it for a year. Without the challenge, my miles qualify me for gold on US and gold/50kpqm is a reasonable expectation for me or maybe a little higher (eg plat/75k). I've been flying more while looking to relocate for a more permanent job. No idea where I'll end up yet but if it isn't near CLT/PHX/PHL/DCA, another airline might be more suitable than US.

However, it seems like the big 3 Delta, AA, and UA consider each other for status match but not US. Has anyone tried it? I'm just curious/speculating at this point. On the US thread there are mostly people trying to switch from the other three to US.

Finally, I know there's a decent chance US and AA will merge... which would make all this moot. Just wondering about what to do before that happens/if it doesn't happen?

Thanks!