Hey everyone... I've tried skimming through the past 87 pages of posts as best as I can; but I have a question that I did not see asked. I am currently Silver on both US (Expiring 02/2008), and DL (Expiring 02/2009). I am based in DC; so the majority of my flights are on UA (out of Dulles) and US (out of DCA). I was on a project last year that required me to use the Delta Shuttle; which is why I am losing my US status (Only had 15K EQM) and got Delta instead (30K MQM).

I would really like to get status on United this year; and I am now on a project that will require me to fly LAX-->IAD a handful of times over the next few months. I am hesitant to send in my DL Silver card, as I would really like to get matched to 1P and not 2P. What is the best way to go about the status match / elite challenge?? Will United do a challenge without sending in a card? Or do I have to send in my DL Silver to even be considered for a match?

Thanks for the advice!