Question:

As an AA EXP I requested a status match on United, thinking they will match me to Premier Platinum with the 18K / 90 days requirement based on the chart they provided. However, they matched me to 1K for the 35k / 90 days requirement. It is highly unlikely I can do 35K in 90 days.

1) If I only fly, say 20K in 90 days, will they drop me to general member completely, or will they give me Platinum instead since I only made that threshold.

2) If they'll drop me, is it possible to contact them to drop me to a lower challenge?