Originally Posted by
pfbloom
Actually AS has been fairly picky about not matching "unearned" status. Whether they decipher it from your submitted mileage statement, your Recent AS history, or have other mechanisms I don't know. But there have been a number of reported rejections for matching status that was not earned through flying (including one of my family members
).
Yes they are very picky
also they are strict on the once in a lifetime rule as I tried to rematch after I had foolishly burned my match years ago when I did not fly alot. Now that I average 150-200k a year paid travel they no longer would match so I had to stick with AA
so again people make sure you match when the potential benefits are the best for you as you may NOT get a second chance
But my point was merrly that I doubt other airlines would tell AS anything. Most likely they know whos matching who and ask for statements if they suspect matches
smart. I really do like the way AS works I just Wish they offered a challenge to those previously matched later
wishful thinking I know