orbitmic

+1. Nothing to do with a status match, this is merely honouring existing status

stimpy

I don't think this is a big deal as some are making it out to be. I think most of us FB members only few UX because it was cheaper than AF/KL/IB, especially on one-way fares. I think since UX joined FB, IB has become more competitive on these fares which is great. Long live UX! But if I can no longer use the elite check in desk, I probably won't fly them anymore. Some of those economy check in lines were horribly long! Or maybe UX will offer mobile check in for flights leaving Paris soon? If not, I'll pay a bit extra to fly AF/KL or IB when I need to go to or from Spain.

Goldorak

Don't worry Stimpy
UX is not leaving Skyteam, so your elite plus status in FB will still allow you to enjoy the same benefits when flying UX.

stimpy

Ah, thanks. I missed that part. That really makes this change a non-event in my book.

NickB

It looks like qualification levels are a little lower:
18K/32K/60K or 14/26/50 segments for Silver/Gold/Platinum respectively. There is soft landing to one level lower in case of non-renewal.

Miles will expire if there is no activity within 18 months. They move to a BA-style 12 months period from day of promotion to the higher level rather than by calendar year. Free seat allocation from Silver upwards, fast track from Gold upwards and free business class upgrade subject to availability at the gate for Plats. Status onus miles are currently aligned on FB (viz. 50/75/100% for S/G/P respectively).

For flights on UX itself, miles are based on ticket price (2 miles per euro) rather than class of travel, similar to what US programmes (or Aer Lingus) are moving to. Booking class/distance kept for flights on other ST airlines.

Swissfly

the qualification tresholds looks lower but they wrote "Going up A level" so I assume you'll need 14 flights + 26 to reach gold...not that clear what happends if you fly 26 in one year...

cityflyer369

You're misinterpreting it. They can't afford having higher thresholds than FB.

Richard1148

According to LoyaltyLobby blog, there is a staus match being offered: http://loyaltylobby.com/2016/02/19/a...am-elite-plus/

I have been searching Air Europa's website, but I have not yet found where to register for the program. Can anybody help?

newflyer27

if you mean how to register on the SUMA program, it is on the top right of the website. you ll either fin "My account" or "Suma".

Once you have a Suma number, you can ask for status match by sending an email to "[email protected]".

Gajan

I received my status match within 2 hours of filing the application.

Just wondering, can I guest a second guest in the lounge if I am a double Elite Plus member?

irishguy28

Could you let us know what status you used to match, and which level in Suma you received?

And how long does the new Suma status last?

Thanks!

dcas

Data point:

Received full mileage credit for a Delta E class ticket. Full miles flown in redeemable and elite qualifying suma points

Gajan

FB platinum to Suma Platinum.

Status is given for one year from date of qualification, so until 14/3/17 in my case.

I have dropped them a mail about the soft landing, i.e. if you have to have a qualifying flight in your account to be eligible and will report back.

irishguy28

Thank you!

The "soft landing" is a published benefit so I suspect it doesn't require any activity but no harm to check - perhaps status matched customers will be handled differently.

So it sounds like Suma doesn't operate on fixed calendar year like FB. Pity status doesn't last a bit longer.

I guess Suma Platinum is pretty meaningless in your case, given that it doesn't even exceed the validity period of your FB Platinum (unless you are due to dip down to Gold next month).

Good to know there is a new option for Skyteam status. Particularly if they would match BA Gold to Suma Platinum!

Gajan

Received confirmation from UX that soft landing is also given even if you do not have any activity in your account.

@irishguy28: I qualified for LTPE a few years ago, so no need to qualify again in the future but may have a few economy trips with UX in the future so applied for the status match mainly for the upgrades to business.