Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pensacola, FL (PNS)
Programs: Delta 1.99M, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,687
I used to have AA Platinum (Pro) status match every year, and it was functionally useless.
Without really "earning" it, you don't get upgrades (their version of RUC/GUC) and are limited on other benefits.
Basically, I got a fancy bag tag and platinum card.