Thanks. I wasn't aware of the prior program, wonder it is existed in the USA. I'm game for discounts where I would shop anyway, and don't expect I'd ever buy enough to care about the points. I couldn't find a list of outlets on the website so will just start paying attention in my usual airports.

The match was from UA Gold to platinum. Available for free on statusmatch.com and doesn't seem to be invite only, just asks for airline or hotel to match against.
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