Revisiting this... I think I've been operating under a misunderstanding, which might be a problem. I bought the original $80 option, flew my 5k miles before Sept. 30, and got extended to Dec. 31, 2023. I've been doing mileage runs (and just booked another) to get to 10k before the end of December so I can keep status through Dec. 31, 2024... but now I'm reading that there was some additional fee or enrollment necessary for that? Is that right?

I should hit 10k after a mileage run to ATL on Nov. 11; if it doesn't update then, I plan to purchase the Elite 50k option through the Status Match offer.... but I sure would like to know in advance so I don't have to waste a day flying to ATL and back. LOL