I got the same canned response was everyone else: "I completely understand that you're hoping to do a status match, and I appreciate your interest. However, I have to let you know that we are not offering status matches at this time. I truly wish we could accommodate you. Thank you for your understanding." What I don't understand is their reluctance to grow the brand. I've been a Delta Medallion since they started the program, almost 40 years. But I'm willing to try something else as Korean Air and Delta leave something to be desired for trans-Pac travel. What do they have to lose by giving me a match and a challenge?? Seems like a no brainer for me.