Requested to be status matched to Emirates and got this email from them. Such lengths they go through for just a status match
""Hi Chucksteraace:
My name is So-and-So and I am the account executive with Emirates in Chicago. I wanted to speak with you regarding your request for status match with us in our Skywards program.
Can you please contact me at your convenience: 505-505-5005?
Thanks and look forward to speaking with you.
Best regards,
So-and-So
""