Originally Posted by
CommittedLurker
Because they said they would do it, and had me fill out a form to submit with proof of present status and future SQ travel plans
There's no "official" status match program with SQ. They may have asked you to furnish all the details so they may "look into it" - which kinda explains the feet dragging delay, because no-one is empowered to give exceptions and sway a decision... do update if you're successful though.