Have been reading through the latest entries on this thread looking for info on the AMEX MR offer for Virgin Elevate 80K MR=50K Elevate + Gold. I have seen two opinions regarding Alaska MP Gold MVP status match to the Elevate Gold. One is that it won't be honored since the Elevate Gold is not miles flown based status, and the other that it will work. Haven't been able to find anyone that has actually tried/done it.
Called the Mileage Plan Customer Support this morning and asked that exact question, mentioning the AMEX offer, etc. The rep said she would need to check, and after a few minutes, came back and said they would only look at status not how it was earned. Also, a warning to wait until OCT to get status for next year.
Does anyone have a feeling (or has actually tried) to do this match? I'm a little wary when they need to go ask and won't let you talk to a supervisor, but she was quite reassuring that it would work.