Originally Posted by
gpan
If you are actually based out of DTW I would recommend writing a clear explanation to NW and asking them to status match you - it does stand a good chance since you have relocated to one of their major hubs (I know there's technically no poaching, but given enough cause, they usually will do it anyways).
Would asking NW for a match even be worth it, since I'm already a CO elite? With SkyTeam reciprocity, does it really matter which airline I have status on for the time being?