oneworld - Malev status match - worth doing?!?

Hi all.

Am a QF WP (OW Emerald) and am flying Malev next month and just noticed this very interesting offer on their website.

https://www.malev.com/offers/fly-at-a-higher-level

Travel on any Malév scheduled flight between 1 April - 30 June 2010 and if you have a premium tier loyalty card with any other airline Malév Duna Club will match it, thus entitling you to even more benefits from our loyalty programme

Firstly this may be of interest to others, but secondly the bit that interests me is the words "any other airline": this implies that they will status match from other OW airlines. Can this be correct?

If so, I was wondering if there was any point me matching my QF status to get equiv. in Malev - generally speaking I would not bother, but from what I can gather on their website their top-tier comes with both free upgrades (on MA metal of course) and "gold card for a family member" (with no conditions stipulated).

The upgrade thing seems to be confirmed on FLYGVA's Emerald Status chart, but there is no mention of the 'gold card [OW Sap.] for family member' benefit.

Can any here familiar with the Malev Duna Club prog. (as there seems to be no Malev forum on FT) advise whether these two benefits are as I described, or if it is not quite so exciting when you look at the fine print! ;)

Thanks!

The only thread that describes the Malev FFP and elite levels is here (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/679489-malev-unveils-revamped-duna-club-joins-oneworld.html).

While it might help you (a little) upgrade while on MA metal, the last sentence of the OP seems to sum it up: But all in all, it's got to be one of the least attractive programs out there..

YMMV, but free elite status can never hurt, right?

Thanks wonderbret
YMMV, but free elite status can never hurt, right?And this is the point - if indeed I can get matched to a status that allows me to gift their Gold card (OW Sap. i.e. lounge access status) to a family member that would be fab. (Thus my interest in this particular feature of their Platinum status).

Aisle Seat H,
I think it might be worth a try, but my expectations would be pretty low when it comes to Malev. I've had a fair bit of trouble with them lately (their customer service both at the airport and via the internet leaves a lot to be desired) and I have pretty much closed my Duna Club account and shifted earning to BA. And right now I am boycotting them for travel to Budapest. But if they give the benefit as stated, a free gold card for family member(s) seems like a fantastic deal. The one thing their offer doesn't mention is validity--how long gifted status is good for. But it doesn't specifically exclude other oneworld airlines, so you never know. Again, I would try it since you are flying them anyways and if it works out, great.

My one caveat (I don't know oneworld rules for lounge access very well) is would you be required to credit your miles to Duna club in order to take advantage of the benefits? Probably yes. For you if you're flying a short hop on Malev it's probably worth giving up the miles to upgrade to biz, since all of their flights are short regional flights. But if you're gifting the card to a family member in order for them to use the lounge on a longer flight, I don't think it would be worth it.

Aisle Seat H,
I think it might be worth a try, but my expectations would be pretty low when it comes to Malev. I've had a fair bit of trouble with them lately (their customer service both at the airport and via the internet leaves a lot to be desired) and I have pretty much closed my Duna Club account and shifted earning to BA. And right now I am boycotting them for travel to Budapest. But if they give the benefit as stated, a free gold card for family member(s) seems like a fantastic deal. The one thing their offer doesn't mention is validity--how long gifted status is good for. But it doesn't specifically exclude other oneworld airlines, so you never know. Again, I would try it since you are flying them anyways and if it works out, great.

My one caveat (I don't know oneworld rules for lounge access very well) is would you be required to credit your miles to Duna club in order to take advantage of the benefits? Probably yes. For you if you're flying a short hop on Malev it's probably worth giving up the miles to upgrade to biz, since all of their flights are short regional flights. But if you're gifting the card to a family member in order for them to use the lounge on a longer flight, I don't think it would be worth it.Thanks eefor jfp ^

I guess I'll just give it a go and see what happens.

As has been said I have nothing to lose as will still have my QF FF status anyway - but if it works a family member will get a Gold card too ^

The funny thing is, that on the Hungarian version of the site, this promo has been out since 22/Jan and does not mention any limitations on when the travel must be done!

For those who can read Hungarian

http://www.malev.hu/dunaclub/hirek?Content=/Root/MalevContents/Hu/duna-club/Hirek/tier-matching

Going deeper into the Duna Club news

- you can easily achieve status by segments flown on MA and OW (!) (30 for Gold, 80 for Plat)

Free Gold membership to family comes with Plat and I REALLY wonder if they will match to Plat (T&C unclear)

And if you are an AA Platinum or Executive Platinum you can get lounge access on itineraries within North America which your AA status does not allow. Probaly worth one flight on Malev - if you are in the vicinity:p

...Free Gold membership to family comes with Plat and I REALLY wonder if they will match to Plat (T&C unclear)We will see! ;)

I'll revert in a few weeks (maybe more) once I've submitted my app. and they get back to me.

And if you are an AA Platinum or Executive Platinum you can get lounge access on itineraries within North America which your AA status does not allow. Probaly worth one flight on Malev - if you are in the vicinity:p

The cost for that would drive MA into the abyss. ;)

I have been matched Gold in January by Malev!
I do not think is a very effective FFP because everything must be done through call-center but I go often to Budapest and biz-check-in (yes, maybe I'm one of the few still too lazy to make check-in online) and fast-track are quite appreciated.
Lounges in BUD are small but in a crowded airport is also a nice experience.

I wouldn't count too much instead on upgrades and awards which are relatively expensive.
I do not travel as much as I would like to UK but exploiting some BA services can be also a good gift.

On the other hand I read in the inflight magazine that status matching was for other airlines FFP's members and up to Gold status.

I have been matched Gold in January by Malev!


How was the matching process - easy, smooth or ...?

I have an unexpected MA flight in June, so why not grab this offer? (and thus achieving Sapphire level in 3 OW airlines :D) I asked their e-mail contact if I can credit this flight to another OW FFP and still be eligible, but no answer yet.

How was the matching process - easy, smooth or ...?

I have an unexpected MA flight in June, so why not grab this offer? (and thus achieving Sapphire level in 3 OW airlines :D) I asked their e-mail contact if I can credit this flight to another OW FFP and still be eligible, but no answer yet.

Very smooth. I discovered my status match through Internet after 21 days...and then 2 weeks later I got my Gold card.

On the other hand beware they are very strict on crediting points on that card/your Malev profile in order to get all benefits.
I wouldn't risk at your place to not getting matched...

Status match indeed was very smooth - sent the docs today in the morning, online status shows Gold by the evening. ^ I explicitly entered NO FFP number during booking and check-in, one short flight with no status recognition is not too bad :D EDIT - flight ended up posting to both my new MA and AY account ^

I had them match my LH SEN card, didn't want to try my luck with AY Gold (OW, as is MA)

And to renew status, you only need 30 legs on any OW airline!

Matched to MA Gold today after a day return to Budapest on Saturday.

Even though the promotion uses words like "match" and "tier equalisation", they would not match NZ Gold Elite (the NZ Airpoints top tier above *Gold) to MA Platinum. A previous poster mentioned something in the MA inflight magazine limiting the match to Gold, but there was no such condition in the current edition - more to the point, there were pictures of the Duna Club Platinum Card on the promo.

I've asked for a reconsideration. I'll let you know how it goes.

Matched to MA Gold today after a day return to Budapest on Saturday.

Even though the promotion uses words like "match" and "tier equalisation", they would not match NZ Gold Elite (the NZ Airpoints top tier above *Gold) to MA Platinum. A previous poster mentioned something in the MA inflight magazine limiting the match to Gold, but there was no such condition in the current edition - more to the point, there were pictures of the Duna Club Platinum Card on the promo.

I've asked for a reconsideration. I'll let you know how it goes.

Congrats on the match! How long is the status-matched Gold Card valid for? Thanks.

Matched to MA Gold today after a day return to Budapest on Saturday.

Even though the promotion uses words like "match" and "tier equalisation", they would not match NZ Gold Elite (the NZ Airpoints top tier above *Gold) to MA Platinum. A previous poster mentioned something in the MA inflight magazine limiting the match to Gold, but there was no such condition in the current edition - more to the point, there were pictures of the Duna Club Platinum Card on the promo.

I've asked for a reconsideration. I'll let you know how it goes.

Trust me you won't get platinum even if you have another card named "platinum"

After a month of fighting with them about this and numerous emails from email addresses you cannot reply to that come nameless which makes me feel like i'm dealing which a bunch of outsourced call centre people in the middle of no where - they finally reply with the order of management as they call it.

You know what sucks about these things what are you suppose to do if your airline doesn't have a status called platinum i mean like seriously not that many do and don't even get started on Diamond!

Thank you very much for your mail addressed to the Duna Club Frequent Flyer
Office.

We would like to inform by the management order unfortunately we can not
upgrade your level.Your Duna Club level is GOLD.

Thank you for your understanding and patient.

Yours sincerely,
Duna Club
Malév Customer Service Centre
H.................

How long does the "matched" status last - just this calendar year? 1 year from the match date or until end 2011?

How long does the "matched" status last - just this calendar year? 1 year from the match date or until end 2011?

No idea yet. I don't yet have a card - even not a gold one - and the online profile doesn't show dates.

No idea yet. I don't yet have a card - even not a gold one - and the online profile doesn't show dates.

I asked them to send another welcome kit and as it has been 8 weeks and when i did they replied with my card number and pin with no actual response to my question or request. Sigh

numerous emails from email addresses you cannot reply to that come nameless which makes me feel like i'm dealing which a bunch of outsourced call centre people in the middle of no where - they finally reply with the order of management as they call it.


I asked them to send another welcome kit and as it has been 8 weeks and when i did they replied with my card number and pin with no actual response to my question or request. Sigh

Sounds like a wonderful airline to deal with...:eek:

Sounds like a wonderful airline to deal with...:eek:

Yeah great huh. But i am excited about flying with them.

Yeah great huh. But i am excited about flying with them.

Good point. The trip LGW-BUD return even in statusless Y was fine - no worse than other European carriers - I like their 3d animated safety video :)

The 3 hour tour of Budapest I took was pretty amazing too.

If they don't come through with Platinum - which now looks doubtful - I'll credit my OW sectors to BAEC, where I'll be silver (OW Sapphire) by next week anyway. (We'll see which card arrives first...)

Will definitely be back to BUD with the family at some point when I've more time to spare, so Malev's promotion hasn't been a total waste at all.

C'mon guys, MA is a very little airline with 22 planes: you cannot pretend what even bigger airlines cannot afford!

I'm quite happy with my status matching (from Senator LH to Gold MA) and all the benefits I can enjoy while I fly OW: lounges and fast track.
But I do not expect any welcome kit (there's no such thing with MA) or to spend easily my few miles with them...and of course you need to pass through their call center when you need mainly to fly with their partners (after all they have few connections only through BUD) ...it happens also with ST carriers or *A!

By the way, you cannot really complain as the status match is valid for 2 years.

C'mon guys, MA is a very little airline with 22 planes: you cannot pretend what even bigger airlines cannot afford!

I'm quite happy with my status matching (from Senator LH to Gold MA) and all the benefits I can enjoy while I fly OW: lounges and fast track.
But I do not expect any welcome kit (there's no such thing with MA) or to spend easily my few miles with them...and of course you need to pass through their call center when you need mainly to fly with their partners (after all they have few connections only through BUD) ...it happens also with ST carriers or *A!

By the way, you cannot really complain as the status match is valid for 2 years.

Just to clarify....MA Gold matched in June 2010 produces an MA Gold card until June 2012? Is this what they did for you?

Just to clarify....MA Gold matched in June 2010 produces an MA Gold card until June 2012? Is this what they did for you?

I can confirm after 1.5 months wait - the card was even sent on 12/5 which means they must have sent it via sea mail or something that it expires on Feb 2012.

Also the supposed 'welcome kit' is just a single white piece of paper and a card. It's really really basic. No luggage tags for Malev.

Anyone know what "Bonus travel right transferable to any person" means?

Is the bonus points apply to OW flights so 25% bonus? It's a bit vague in the benefits guide.

Just to clarify....MA Gold matched in June 2010 produces an MA Gold card until June 2012? Is this what they did for you?

To be precise: I got matched in January 2010 with a similar promo and my card is valid until February 2012.

Thanks for clarifying ^

I have just received a complimentary Platinum card from Malev for showing them my Platinum Czech Airlines card and list of flights in 2010 (75 so far)

They give me confirmed biz-class upgrades and a bunch of other groovy stuff that makes the whole experience far more pleasant. So if you're platinum anywhere then give them a go!

i forgot to report back didn't i !

i am very glad to report that under the offer they did/do match fellow OW Emeralds to Duna Club Platinum, and that with Duna Club Platinum you get to gift Duna Club Gold (OW Saph.) to a family member (with all the associated lounge access, business class check-in, etc benefits) !

So if you're platinum anywhere then give them a go!

They don't seem to understand if the top tier on the program you're matching from doesn't use the word 'Platinum', even if it is obviously higher than Gold, Silver and whatever lies beneath.

I'm thinking of making use of this promo. Trouble is, I'm based in Hong Kong and need to first fly to a Malev destination first.

Which city in the Malev network has the lowest oneway fare to Budapest?

I'm thinking of making use of this promo. Trouble is, I'm based in Hong Kong and need to first fly to a Malev destination first.

Which city in the Malev network has the lowest oneway fare to Budapest?

Why? MA Gold won't give you anything you haven't already got with BA Silver.

Why? MA Gold won't give you anything you haven't already got with BA Silver.

Good reminder to change my tag! By BA Silver has just been downgraded last month, as most of my OW flights this year are on CX and I couldn't meet the 4 BA metal flights criterion. :(

By the way, I did scout around the MA website. Appears the cheapest oneway to BUD is EUR 54 from MXP, followed by EUR 75 from STR, then EUR 85 from TXL.

Hello

I've just seen this offer. I am wondering how exactly you go about it. I've read the website, and I'm a little confused on the exact steps. It says I need a special promotion code, and says "MA: ......." that doesn't mean much. Do I need to register with the Duna Club first, and then take a flight, then submit my details to Duna Club?

Thanks

Hello

I've just seen this offer. I am wondering how exactly you go about it. I've read the website, and I'm a little confused on the exact steps. It says I need a special promotion code, and says "MA: ......." that doesn't mean much. Do I need to register with the Duna Club first, and then take a flight, then submit my details to Duna Club?

Thanks

Yes. You sign up to Duna Club on line. The code they are after is your membership number. Once you've travelled the sector, email the address as shown and it will happen pretty quickly.

Yes. You sign up to Duna Club on line.

Thanks for your help. Appreciated. Will get cracking on it tomorrow.

As I'm flying from BA's regions, I need to connect in LGW. If I got a Malev metal flight, under a BA Codeshare, would they accept that as a flight?

Guys, are you sure the promo is still alive?

Here it says

Az akció időszaka: 2010. április 1. - 2010. augusztus 31.

http://www.malev.hu/ajanlataink/repuljon-tobb-szinttel-feljebb

Even for those of you not fluent in Hungarian, this should be clear. True, the original promo was 1/1-30/6 and got changed somewhere along the line (I got matched in June) so it's quite possible that they'll extend it again, but it's still worth checking before taking any "unneccessary" flight(s)

If you are not hard pressed, you might even gamble on them having the same promo in Jan/2011 so the status would last till Feb/2013. (yes, it's current year + next year + Jan/Feb after that)

Guys, are you sure the promo is still alive?

Here it says

Az akció időszaka: 2010. április 1. - 2010. augusztus 31.

http://www.malev.hu/ajanlataink/repuljon-tobb-szinttel-feljebb


Well, if you look at the English pages, the dates are 1 April to 30 November

https://www.malev.com/offers/fly-at-a-higher-level


Promotion period: 01 April - 30 November 2010. Those who are already members or who enter the Malév Duna Club Programme till 30 November 2010 and start a Malév scheduled flight in the promotional period on any booking class are eligible to participate in the promotion.

As I'm flying from BA's regions, I need to connect in LGW. If I got a Malev metal flight, under a BA Codeshare, would they accept that as a flight?

I found out from the Duna Club this is not possible. They said to me
"Thank you very much for your kind letter to us. We kindly inform you that this
is not possible. Marketing carrier must be MALEV on your ticket!
You should book your flight on www.malev.co.uk, for example!"

At least we know for sure!

Following on from the previous posts..

Apologies if this has been asked before elsewhere, has anyone tried a status match with BA Silver yet? I tried emailing Malev for clarification of the offer but they misunderstood my concern and just pasted the "Fly at a higher level" page.

Essentially BA Silver (Oneworld Sapphire) does not equal to Duna Club Silver (Oneworld Ruby). I didnt want to go to the effort of booking flights etc. just to find out that I have been matched to a lower tier? They should match BA Silver to Duna Club Gold, right?

Following on from the previous posts..

Apologies if this has been asked before elsewhere, has anyone tried a status match with BA Silver yet? I tried emailing Malev for clarification of the offer but they misunderstood my concern and just pasted the "Fly at a higher level" page.

Essentially BA Silver (Oneworld Sapphire) does not equal to Duna Club Silver (Oneworld Ruby). I didnt want to go to the effort of booking flights etc. just to find out that I have been matched to a lower tier? They should match BA Silver to Duna Club Gold, right?

Not a hope. They only understand like colour for like colour. I have argued that NZ Gold Elite, which is higher than Gold - Gold being the level at which *A Gold is awarded - should be equivalent to Platinum. NZ Gold Elite is the top tier, it confers access to First Class Lounges on the *A network, and other BA Gold-like benefits, but they wouldn't have a bar of it. To them NZ Gold Elite = Malev Gold because they have the same word. Others who have a level named platinum in their programme have been successful with Malev.

Of course, if you have BA Silver (as I do), I'm not sure what extra you'd get from MA Gold, even if they did give it to you.

I wanted MA Platinum for the Partner Gold benefit - something NZ Gold Elite has on NZ metal alone, BA Gold does not have at all, and Malev was offering for the whole One World network. And at 200,000 miles (all of which expire regardless of status) to qualify, I wasn't about to get it any other way.

Not a hope. They only understand like colour for like colour. I have argued that NZ Gold Elite, which is higher than Gold - Gold being the level at which *A Gold is awarded - should be equivalent to Platinum. NZ Gold Elite is the top tier, it confers access to First Class Lounges on the *A network, and other BA Gold-like benefits, but they wouldn't have a bar of it. To them NZ Gold Elite = Malev Gold because they have the same word. Others who have a level named platinum in their programme have been successful with Malev.

Of course, if you have BA Silver (as I do), I'm not sure what extra you'd get from MA Gold, even if they did give it to you.

I wanted MA Platinum for the Partner Gold benefit - something NZ Gold Elite has on NZ metal alone, BA Gold does not have at all, and Malev was offering for the whole One World network. And at 200,000 miles (all of which expire regardless of status) to qualify, I wasn't about to get it any other way.

Ok thanks for clarifying. This is a shame that they operate this policy, especially if you have NZ Gold Elite and only given the equivalent Oneworld Sapphire status instead of Emerald.

BA Silver is due for renewal in March 11, but I already have a feeling that I might be a few points short., and would rather avoid a TP run like JER-LGW-AMS etc. Looking at the other posts I was hoping that this offer might yield a match to MA Gold for up to another two years possibly, retaining access to lounges etc. but wishful thinking!

I just talked to them on the phone and they told me, that the highest status they give is the Gold Status in Duna Club for the current offer, the booking class however of the required ticket can be any.

I just talked to them on the phone and they told me, that the highest status they give is the Gold Status in Duna Club for the current offer, the booking class however of the required ticket can be any.

That seems to contradict post 29 (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/14570502-post29.html).

Yep, I can confirm that I was matched to Platinum - this was done by them automatically, I didn't have to push or make my case, it just happened after I applied for the offer.

If I were you I would call and remind them that the promo page clearly states that they will match you to the relevant equiv. status in Malev, and that nowhere does it say that this does not apply to their Platinum status.

Good luck!

In this case i am afraid that VS Flying Club Gold will be recognized as gold, as well as bmi DC Gold, so at last the word confusion will make me Gold with Duna Club... But i'll try anyway. Thanks for the luck.

So for Oneworld it seems Emerald can get platinum

but for other alliances in general it is gold,

Make sense I guess as Star Gold on NZ only gets you business lounge access where as Emerald on oneworld gets you first class lounge access, and for one flight it is hardly anything to complain about.

So for Oneworld it seems Emerald can get platinum

but for other alliances in general it is gold,

Make sense I guess as Star Gold on NZ only gets you business lounge access where as Emerald on oneworld gets you first class lounge access, and for one flight it is hardly anything to complain about.

No, QF Platinum (OW Emerald) will get you gold on MA, but BA Gold (OW Emerald) will not.

(Also NZ Gold Elite (not just Gold) does get First Class lounge access where one is available, as it is at LHR T1.)

No, QF Platinum (OW Emerald) will get you gold on MA, but BA Gold (OW Emerald) will not.

Sorry does that mean they don't match BA Gold(Emerald) to Malev Gold(Sapphire), but would match for Qantas, that makes sense :confused:

So they have a first class lounge T1 at LHR you learn something new everyday that can be accessed by star golds? so for example a UA 1K could access the first class lounge of another star carrier? when flying economy? I do not know much about the Star status levels and always thought gold was it network wise and different member airlines did not recognize higher level star golds from each airline, in the same way that Oneworld does with Sapphire and Emerald

Sorry does that mean they don't match BA Gold(Emerald) to Malev Gold(Sapphire), but would match for Qantas, that makes sense :confused:

So they have a first class lounge T1 at LHR you learn something new everyday that can be accessed by star golds? so for example a UA 1K could access the first class lounge of another star carrier? when flying economy? I do not know much about the Star status levels and always thought gold was it network wise and different member airlines did not recognize higher level star golds from each airline, in the same way that Oneworld does with Sapphire and Emerald

They will match BA Gold(Emerald) to MA Gold (Sapphire), and QF Plat(Emerald) to MA Plat (Emerald).

I believe the First Class lounge access at LRH is when flying on the airline of the program with whom you have the top tier status (higher than *Gold), for those *A programmes that have a tier higher than *Gold (unlike, say, BMI Diamond Club).

So they have a first class lounge T1 at LHR you learn something new everyday that can be accessed by star golds? so for example a UA 1K could access the first class lounge of another star carrier? when flying economy? I do not know much about the Star status levels and always thought gold was it network wise and different member airlines did not recognize higher level star golds from each airline, in the same way that Oneworld does with Sapphire and Emerald

The F lounge access for NZ Gold Elites applies at certain cities (eg LHR, PEK, etc) when flying Air NZ only. It is not a standard *G benefit.

I am about to do this Status Match but I need some clarification.

Going from London the best return flight for me is a BA flight to LHR - in order to book this on one ticket (thus get the restricted BA I-Class ticket) it needs to be booked as a return. This means the outbound flight would be a BA codeshare on a Malev flight;

Question is: would a codeshare be accepted by Malev? I feel "the Computer says no" is very likely.

No, it has to be a Malev coded flight.

Also they told me that in the current offer they automatically only match up to gold, matching to platinum was a supervisor decision and they gave me the contact info, so now i will see what he says on this (matching from VS Gold / bmi Gold...)

No, it has to be a Malev coded flight.

Also they told me that in the current offer they automatically only match up to gold, matching to platinum was a supervisor decision and they gave me the contact info, so now i will see what he says on this (matching from VS Gold / bmi Gold...)

Many thanks - I figured that would be the case.

I am attempting to match my CO Platinum so that I have Emerald until I build up my own BA Gold status. I am hoping that CO Plat will be good enough for a Platinum match (based on the QF Platinum referenced above).

Edit: before I book, can someone confirm if you only need to have a oneway on Malev and not return? I'd rather be on the BA flight back and do Econ despite costing almost the same but my partner is leaving at the same time to another city. Many thanks.

The F lounge access for NZ Gold Elites applies at certain cities (eg LHR, PEK, etc) when flying Air NZ only. It is not a standard *G benefit.Thanks for that - I was getting confused and was about to query ...

How long does it take them to status match? I am due to drop a level tomorrow as my QF Gold expires then, but flown the flights a few days ago, and submitted about 2 days ago! I hope I will get status match as I flew and submitted my details before my membership was up!! :)

How long does it take them to status match?

It was pretty quick - a matter of a few days before Gold showed up on my Duna Club logon.

However, it's 4 months later and I still don't have a physical card to go with the status :(

If I do this, can I then use Malev's card to access lounges while crediting the flight to a different program? This was asked earlier in the thread but haven't seen an answer...

If I do this, can I then use Malev's card to access lounges while crediting the flight to a different program? This was asked earlier in the thread but haven't seen an answer...


I don't see why not, but as always, its up to the lounge dragon of the carrier you are flying.

I've used QF cards to enter BA lounges while crediting BAEC.

Still haven't got my Malev Card, so I can't vouch for that, but I see no issue if it has your name and OW Sapphire.

I re-post my experience because it seems people have the same recurring doubts.

I got matched from LH Senator (Gold *A or Sapphire OW) to MA Duna Gold in few weeks. The new status appeared in 3 weeks in my Duna Web profile while it tooks 5 weeks from my original enquiry to get the physical card.
Just note that's a normal and small envelope (no kits) sent through normal Post service...so you never know what may happen.

By the way, I flew a MA operated flight bought in MA website.

The notice in website and on-board magazine say that you will get matched in the corresponding MA tier including also MA Platinum (but the very first version of this promo late 2009 didn't include Platinum).

My position:
> BD Gold
> "Need" a one-world card to get access to the lounge whilst I switch my domestic flights to BA (so lounge on Malev, credit to BA)
> Starting a trip using my BD airmiles, which needs to be in their reward Zone 2 (BUDapest is in their zone 2) to save lots of airmiles.

As such my current thought is: LGW-BUD on a cheap Malev economy ticket (though their website about £100) == one year of one-world lounge access.

> Any flaws with this plan?
> Anyone done this with a single sector?
> Can you get status match prior to the flight just after booking it? (I think not but the language isn't 100% clear on the website around a booking or flown segment)

My position:
> BD Gold
> "Need" a one-world card to get access to the lounge whilst I switch my domestic flights to BA (so lounge on Malev, credit to BA)
> Starting a trip using my BD airmiles, which needs to be in their reward Zone 2 (BUDapest is in their zone 2) to save lots of airmiles.

As such my current thought is: LGW-BUD on a cheap Malev economy ticket (though their website about £100) == one year of one-world lounge access.

> Any flaws with this plan?
> Anyone done this with a single sector?
> Can you get status match prior to the flight just after booking it? (I think not but the language isn't 100% clear on the website around a booking or flown segment)


I am in the same situation as you, although I booked a r/t C flight as it was only £350 out Fri eve and back Sun. I have yet to take the flights but have sent my booking confirmation in and attached my CO Platinum card. I will report back if I hear anything. I did orginally just send in my card before I booked and received a reply saying I need to do a flight after one day. The lack of response in this case makes me think they have granted me the match but may have to wait a few more days before it shows up. My plan is to credit just one sector to Malev and the return to BA, as that will push me to Silver, the hope being that I get Platinum with MA until I get Gold with BA.

Is it a must to have the points from that one Malev flight flown (purely to qualify for status match purpose) credited to Duna Club? Or is it possible to have that flight credited to another OW frequent flyer program yet be granted the status match?

The rules don't appear to state that the flight must be credited to Duna Club, only that proof of ticket and boarding pass is submitted via email... but can anyone who has successfully been matched please advise?

I am in the same situation as you, although I booked a r/t C flight as it was only £350 out Fri eve and back Sun.

Booked it anyway despite the uncertainties, only a one-way but decided on C to see what its like (which wasn't too much more than an economy flight on my days). I have to wonder that, since the ticket is supposedly completely flexible, whether I could cancel it after being matched... however that is a thought for another day - and as I am intending to take the flight purely theoretical.

Hoping that the card will however arrive by early December when I'll start to fly oneworld on domestic BA when it suits me.

Is it a must to have the points from that one Malev flight flown (purely to qualify for status match purpose) credited to Duna Club? Or is it possible to have that flight credited to another OW frequent flyer program yet be granted the status match?

The rules don't appear to state that the flight must be credited to Duna Club, only that proof of ticket and boarding pass is submitted via email... but can anyone who has successfully been matched please advise?My qualifying flights were credited to my QF FF account, and I was matched by Malev to Platinum without issue. So hopefully this is not an issue/you should be OK too.

I received an email back on Friday after sending the ticket through earlier this week. Although they have granted me status (not showing in my profile but read earlier it can take a few weeks) they only matched my CO Platinum to Gold stating that this promotion only allows matching up to Gold. I.e. my impression is that they realise I was a level above what they are providing to me now but that the terms have been defined. Not particularly happy with that as crediting this to BA would push me to Silver giving me the same benefits.

I got an answer to my questions today around whether you have to take the flight, or just buy it;


Dear littlevoices,

Thank you very much for your email addressed to the Malév Service Centre.

With regards to your request, we would like to inform you that the Malev trip
has to be completed in order to participate in the tier match promotion, so
please apply again once the trip is completed in November.

Thank you very much for your kind co-operation.
We look forward to seeing you onboard our Malév flights soon.

Yours sincerely,

Malev Service Center

I received an email back on Friday after sending the ticket through earlier this week. Although they have granted me status (not showing in my profile but read earlier it can take a few weeks) they only matched my CO Platinum to Gold stating that this promotion only allows matching up to Gold. I.e. my impression is that they realise I was a level above what they are providing to me now but that the terms have been defined. Not particularly happy with that as crediting this to BA would push me to Silver giving me the same benefits.

Just to go full circle on my above posts.

+ They sent me an email saying reservation was not enough, I needed to fly a segment first
+ Replied saying I would like to be withdrawn from this match as I would make BA Silver with the same flight unless they would match me Platinum
+ They replied (very quickly) saying that they could only match me Gold and apologised. Given I have no interest in two OneWorld status' I will not pursue this and credit these flights to BA instead.

If MA upgrades you through a status match to a level higher than their lowest level, does that mean that you get a greater number of miles for your MA segment on your preferred frequent flyer airline ( in this case AA) ?
If the answer is no: the main reason you try for Duna membership status match is possible upgrade on MA seats and club entry?

Apart from flying back to BUD from either Paris or Zurich, does anyone know any other cheaper router ex either of those two places i could fly to with Malev?

Apart from flying back to BUD from either Paris or Zurich, does anyone know any other cheaper router ex either of those two places i could fly to with Malev?

Milan was cheapest the last I booked.

Hi all,

Could anyone tell: How often do they run status match campaigns or do you reckon it is just a one off?
Recently re-qualified as *G and would rather have it matched towards the end of the membership year (October 2011).
Any suggestions/ideas/recollections of previous campaigns?
Thanks;)

Could anyone tell how often do they run status match campaigns or do you reckon it it just a one off?
Recently re-qualified as *G and would rather have it matched towards the end of the membership year (October 2011).IIUC, Malev's FFP runs on a calendar year basis, which means it probably won't make any difference if you get your match early in 2011 or later. I too am waiting to see if the status match promo is extended into the new year.

cheers,

Henry

IIUC, Malev's FFP runs on a calendar year basis, which means it probably won't make any difference if you get your match early in 2011 or later. I too am waiting to see if the status match promo is extended into the new year.

cheers,

Henry

Thanks, Henry.
Tempting: was thinking of spending a weekend in Bud 19-21 Nov: but the fare's gone up from 102 to 240 quid overnight....:confused:

Thanks, Henry.
Tempting: was thinking of spending a weekend in Bud 19-21 Nov: but the fare's gone up from 102 to 240 quid overnight....:confused:

According to Expert Flyer their ticket types have lots of 7/14/21 day restrictions - probably the reason for your change in price - book advance to keep it cheap.

Thanks, Henry.
Tempting: was thinking of spending a weekend in Bud 19-21 Nov: but the fare's gone up from 102 to 240 quid overnight....:confused:

It would seem all their cheap fares require a two night stay in BUD which is nearly as expensive all up as booking only the more expensive fare and doing it in one day.

CDG to BUD and ZHR to BUD seem really expensive for quick day trips. Anyone else notice this?

For those that want to know it appears that including a Saturday night stay in your booking plans reduces the price a lot.

Or you do a OneWay Trip from or to BUD and go/return with another carrier.

Would it work for AA Platinum/OW Sapphire? If so, my other, more beautiful part, will be on a plane tomorrow :D

Thanks in advance!

by the way, our residence is in London

Would it work for AA Platinum/OW Sapphire? If so, my other, more beautiful part, will be on a plane tomorrow :D

Thanks in advance!Erm ... you haven't actually read this (not even especially long) thread, have you?

cheers,

Henry

Or you do a OneWay Trip from or to BUD and go/return with another carrier.

I am finding it is cheaper to fly Sky Club on a Friday return flight than do a two day stay and fly Y.... hmmmm decisions decisions..... One way is crazy expensive on any airline including Malav and others on the way back.

Well i can only fly on the weekends, starting friday at 6 pm. so i will go with easyjet and return with on malev on the same day. and the one-way flight costs the same as a return, but i can do it all on one day.

Actually there are still return tickets for 70 Euros between MXP and BUD...but you need to stay in BUD on Saturday night. But, considering it's BUD, it worths!

I'm now ST ELITE PLUS (FRECCIA ALATA AZ), i would like to STATUS MATCH with NZ, or any others STAR ALLIANCE carriers (except BD), please could you help me.

Weighing everything up i think i shall just got with a return day trip to BUD ex ZHR in one day on a Friday Sky Club as that is cheaper than Economy ironically and hope that's enough for them.

Weighing everything up i think i shall just got with a return day trip to BUD ex ZHR in one day on a Friday Sky Club as that is cheaper than Economy ironically and hope that's enough for them.

Sure thats enough. 1 OneWay Trip is sufficient. It only needs to be under a Malev flight number (no codeshare) and thats all. Gonna go out to do my trip now, hope that everything works out the way i planned. :D

Sure thats enough. 1 OneWay Trip is sufficient. It only needs to be under a Malev flight number (no codeshare) and thats all. Gonna go out to do my trip now, hope that everything works out the way i planned. :D

The challenge will be getting them to match platinum for platinum. Let the games begin.

Yeah, this is probably not gonna happen, but trying is always possible, i dont have any Platinum Status, but VS Flying Club Gold, which LAN matches to Comodoro, which is OneWorld Emerald, therefore i asked MA to do the match to Platinum. Now i gotta wait and see.

Also: If you plan on leaving the airport (if you arrive at Terminal 2B and return from there, which probably is gonna happen, just stay inside!!!) plan at least 2 hrs to pass the security line on time in the evening. If you have to check-in just take 3 hrs.
Yesterday i almost missed my return flight and after more than 1hr in the line almost pushing my way through asking a lot of people i stilled didnt reach security check. Then with the ultimate boarding call one of the airport lady kindly brought me to the top of the line, then running i got on the plane, without that i would have had to stay in BUD.

Yeah, this is probably not gonna happen, but trying is always possible, i dont have any Platinum Status, but VS Flying Club Gold, which LAN matches to Comodoro, which is OneWorld Emerald, therefore i asked MA to do the match to Platinum. Now i gotta wait and see.

Also: If you plan on leaving the airport (if you arrive at Terminal 2B and return from there, which probably is gonna happen, just stay inside!!!) plan at least 2 hrs to pass the security line on time in the evening. If you have to check-in just take 3 hrs.
Yesterday i almost missed my return flight and after more than 1hr in the line almost pushing my way through asking a lot of people i stilled didnt reach security check. Then with the ultimate boarding call one of the airport lady kindly brought me to the top of the line, then running i got on the plane, without that i would have had to stay in BUD.

I am afraid i dont like your chances either especially as they match colour for colour in your case unless the card colour is Platinum or has the name Platinum in it, you are probably out of luck.

Thank you for the advice about BUD. I have have plenty of time and god help me if i miss a plane. Are you talking about the outside security before entering even into check in or when you pass through immigration etc? Not sure on what security is like in BUD as never flown there before. Any elite lines for Malev elites?

Wow. Received my MA Gold card today (15 Nov) from a status match completed 19 June. That is one responsive airline :td: Now completely redundant anyway as I made BA Silver in August.

Any elite lines for Malev elites?

Of course! On the 2A terminal you can shorten the queue showing your Gold or Platinum Malev card: there's a kind of Priority lane not well marked if you go to the security checks through the "right" side of the building.
Other cards are not accepted... unless if you fly Business.

Of course! On the 2A terminal you can shorten the queue showing your Gold or Platinum Malev card: there's a kind of Priority lane not well marked if you go to the security checks through the "right" side of the building.
Other cards are not accepted... unless if you fly Business.

They told me there that i could show any Status Card of any carrier and i would get past.
Unfortunately the 'Priority' Lane was as full as the other one.

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Happy to report that Malev matched my (now expired) QF Platinum card to Malev Platinum. Haven't heard anything from them so can't report on Gold Card for a family member, but status online is definitely now Plat.

Happy how it worked out as I am now based in the UK I haven't flown half as much as when in Aus and keeping Platinum was never going to happen.

As a side question, and one that perhaps I should ask in another forum, but I'll check here first.

I've got a flight to JFK from LHR in Y on AA in a couple of weeks, which is likely before my Malev card will show up. Can I contact AA and have my FF card changed to Malev to show my Emerald status on my BP, and therefore gain F lounge access in LHR and JFK?

jmphoto, welcome to FT.

I would take a screen-shot of the web page showing you as Malev Platinum. If your intention is to credit the miles to MA, there is no harm in changing the FF number associated with the ticket to you Malev FF#. With the Ticket and the screen-shot showing consistent information I even gotten BA in LHR to let me in (forgot card at home).

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Happy to report that Malev matched my (now expired) QF Platinum card to Malev Platinum. Haven't heard anything from them so can't report on Gold Card for a family member, but status online is definitely now Plat.


Very interesting!! Thanks for that.

Also: If you put in your Malev number while booking your Emerald Status should show up and Lounge access should be given.

Thanks Sagy and piiit,

I contacted AA reservations and changed my QF card to my MA card. Guess I'll just take a screengrab and see how it goes.

Out of interest, anyone know the cheapest flight to book with them?

Okay so they have for those interested extended their offer indefinitely however with some big changes one being no more Platinum status matches however everything else has been spelt out a bit clearer.

https://www.malev.com/offers/fly-at-a-higher-level


Raise your card tier quickly and easily in Malév's loyalty programme
Travel on any Malév scheduled flight after 01 December 2010 and if you have a premium tier loyalty card with any other airline Malév Duna Club will match it, thus entitling you to even more benefits from our loyalty programme.

Malév offers the most destinations from Budapest. Malév Duna Club frequent flyer loyalty programme offers extended point collection and redemption opportunities including flights with oneworld partner airlines to around 700 destinations in 150 countries.

Promotion starts from 01. December 2010. To be eligible to participate in the promotion

you already have to be a member of Malév Duna Club Programme or you need to apply,
you need to fulfil a flight on any scheduled Malév flights within 3 months prior you submit your tier matching request,
and you need to have your Malév scheduled flights credited on your Malév Duna Club account
The promotion applies only to Malév Duna Club Silver and Gold levels. Platinum level does not apply.

How to participate?
To participate in the promotion all you have to do is:

give your name and loyalty code (MA ..........)
send us the copy of your existing premium card (at other airlines)
send us your travel documents (copy of air ticket, boarding card on any scheduled Malév flight) fulfilled within 3 months prior you submit your tier matching request.

Okay so they have for those interested extended their offer indefinitely...Thanks very much for the update, Simmo! If I understand correctly, the Duna Club membership works on a calendar year basis so I'm looking at a qualifying flight in January.

cheers,

Henry

The term about matching only to Gold was communicated via their Hotline before that. I got matched to Gold, asked 5 times, 4 times they told me gold was max. once they told me that they match equivalent (Gold = Gold, Platinum = Platinum). A bit strange the whole thing. I matched in November and my tier is valid till Feb. 2012.

I'm not sure how it will go now that they have updated the info and clarified that they don't offer platinum, but I initially contacted them to check if they matched to plat and they advised only gold.

I wasn't going to worry about sending in the request given that my QF Platinum was about to drop to Gold, but figured I'd flown anyway. I flew LGW-BEY via BUD in J. I was there for a fortnight so actually sent off the request whilst there, and about 2 days later my status online changed from entry to Platinum.

Can't see how it would hurt to give it a shot.

I really think that it was the combination of business class travel, the platinum level of qantas and a good agent doing the match for you.

i just had a oneway eco ticket in L class and i only offered gold levels. the support staff does only compute with colours (gold = gold, gold elite= gold, etc.), so i think i'm gonna leave that one, as with sapphire i get into the lounges, prio luggage, business check-ins, etc. only the first class check-ins and lounges of BA would have been nice.

<question moot>

FYI, card rocked up today, so probably only around the two week mark from sending in to card received.

The attached literature mentions about Gold for family member, so I guess I will call and line it up.

FYI, card rocked up today, so probably only around the two week mark from sending in to card received.

The attached literature mentions about Gold for family member, so I guess I will call and line it up.

Okay, now I'm really miffed. *5 months* to deliver my Gold card from what should have been a Plat match! I hope you get the best from it in the two years you have.

I think I would have struggled to requalify with 200,000 miles needed for Plat and punitive expiry of those points.

FYI, card rocked up today, so probably only around the two week mark from sending in to card received.

I finally received my Gold card yesterday, about a week after my blue card first arrived - my other card is Gold (no plat on BD!) so no platinum match possibility. The card is valid until 02/2012, so just over a year of validity which makes sense, so if doing the status match it may be worth doing in Feb 2011 to see if you get until 2013. The actual letter was sent around 2 weeks after my flight - just for some reason it then took almost 3 weeks to arrive in the UK from Hungary. The online status was probably done around the same time, 2 weeks later.

I'm happy anyway as gives me the chance to switch my domestic UK flights to BA, if I choose, whilst still getting lounge access.

PS: If it matters my flight was a J one-way at the start of November to BUD.

... if doing the status match it may be worth doing in Feb 2011 to see if you get until 2013.If I understand correctly, Duna Club membership is on a calendar year basis. When you reach (or are matched to) a higher level, the status is granted for the remainder of the current year and all of the following year. As a courtesy, the cards have an additional two months of validity to prevent inconvenience in the case of late-in-the-year requalification, delay of new cards in the post, etc. So, I would expect that any match after 1 January 2011 would yield a card valid until the end of February 2013. (At least, that's my plan. :) )

cheers,

Henry

I am due to take a one-way flight on Wednesday in order to take advantage of this offer (and then returning to LHR on a redemption ticket), however when I try to load the status match offer page it appears to have been pulled?!

http://www.malev.com/offers/fly-at-a-higher-level

Where do you think I stand? Is there any point me travelling now or will they still honour the status match?

Looks like it's back on their site.

Yes I can confirm I took the flight and they matched status no problem after I emailed the boarding pass to them.

It is also advertised on page 83 of the Malev inflight magazine for January 2011.

Yes I can confirm I took the flight and they matched status no problem after I emailed the boarding pass to them.

It is also advertised on page 83 of the Malev inflight magazine for January 2011.

I did the routing FRA - BUD - OTP (both booking clas S) and OTP - BUD - FRA (both booking class V) last weekend, send them a mail on Monday with the copy of the first boarding pass and a copy of my M&M Senator card. On Wednesday my Duna Club profile showed me that I'm a gold member now.

Yesterday I got following message:
Dear XXX XXX

Thank you very much for your email addressed to the Malév Service Centre.

Referring to your request, we have sent your data to our Frequent Flyer
department and they have completed your tier match to Gold.

Thank you very much for your kind co-operation.

Yours sincerely,

Malev Service Center

Now I am waiting for my two new cards :D (MA basic and gold)

I did the routing FRA - BUD - OTP (both booking clas S) and OTP - BUD - FRA (both booking class V) last weekend, send them a mail on Monday with the copy of the first boarding pass and a copy of my M&M Senator card. On Wednesday my Duna Club profile showed me that I'm a gold member now.

Now I am waiting for my two new cards :D (MA basic and gold)Have you got the card(s) yet?

I'm in a very similar situation. I took the qualifying flight(s) over the weekend (Sat. to BUD and Sun. back home). On Monday I e-mailed them the e-tix, BPs and copy of present Gold card. On Tuesday I got a reply that the information had been forwarded to the appropriate department. On Wednesday I see that my online account has been updated to Gold. :)

cheers,

Henry

Have you got the card(s) yet?

I'm in a very similar situation. I took the qualifying flight(s) over the weekend (Sat. to BUD and Sun. back home). On Monday I e-mailed them the e-tix, BPs and copy of present Gold card. On Tuesday I got a reply that the information had been forwarded to the appropriate department. On Wednesday I see that my online account has been updated to Gold. :)

cheers,

Henry

No I was matched on 7th Jan but no cards yet. My account is registered in the Netherlands so Im guessing we should have the cards within a week. I think I will give it a few more days then send a short email to chase up.

EDIT: Arrived today (11th Feb) so just over 1 month from match request. Valid until Feb 2013.

I used this weekend to get this match done (cheaper than buying a Quantas Club).

I send an e-mail to Malev on Sunday afternoon with a copy of the e-ticket, boarding passes and LH card as required by the promotion T&C. Late in the evening the miles showed on my Duna Club account and this morning my status changed to Gold.

Now that was a fast match, now let's hope that the card actualy shows up sooner than other people in this thread report.

Now that was a fast match, now let's hope that the card actualy shows up sooner than other people in this thread report.

Best of luck sven60035. It would be a shame if you had to credit your future flights to Duna Club just so you could get lounge access.

EDIT: Arrived today (11th Feb) so just over 1 month from match request. Valid until Feb 2013.

That is quite interesting!

Read the thread but didn't find an answer: My DH is still UA Premier. Will Malev match that? What would that equal to?
Thanks.

What does Gold get you? From what I seen not even an upgrade to the front of the MALEV flights.

I used this weekend to get this match done (cheaper than buying a Quantas Club).

I send an e-mail to Malev on Sunday afternoon with a copy of the e-ticket, boarding passes and LH card as required by the promotion T&C. Late in the evening the miles showed on my Duna Club account and this morning my status changed to Gold.

Now that was a fast match, now let's hope that the card actualy shows up sooner than other people in this thread report.

http://www.malev.com/dunaclub/benefits/frequent-flyer-benefits

I would've thought the most obvious benefit for US-Based flyers would be domestic lounge access?

MA Gold/OW Sapphire...

http://www.malev.com/dunaclub/benefits/frequent-flyer-benefits

I would've thought the most obvious benefit for US-Based flyers would be domestic lounge access?

MA Gold/OW Sapphire...

I'm flying more and more with MA for my business. I miss a lot CSA but their connections are worsening and make fewer reasonable transits.
Anyhow, when somebody far away ask himself why to matching with MA Gold: well it is like a real OW Sapphire when you are in US or HongKong or LHR. Of course if you live far away and never visit Central Europe, it would be like matching with Air Burundi and you live in Iceland:D

I was matched on 7th Jan but no cards yet. EDIT: Arrived today (11th Feb) so just over 1 month from match request. Valid until Feb 2013.Mrs999 and I were matched on 26 Jan. After a little reminder last week, our cards arrived today (3 March). Ours are only valid until Feb. 2012 -- but I'm not complaining; gift horse, and all that.

cheers,

Henry

OK - for better or for worse I am now Malev Gold :) I fell out of the BA arena some time ago, so the status match worked well, getting me back into T5 lounges.

But keeping status looks like being hard work as I'm not really familiar OneWorld workings. But I sense with my travel patterns the sectors (30) might be easier to achieve than the miles (80K).

Can anyone suggest a cost-efficient way to pack multiple sectors into a trip? The US and SE Asia are my non-European travel areas.

But keeping status looks like being hard work as I'm not really familiar OneWorld workings. But I sense with my travel patterns the sectors (30) might be easier to achieve than the miles (80K).

Can anyone suggest a cost-efficient way to pack multiple sectors into a trip? The US and SE Asia are my non-European travel areas.

Ian, I'd suggest - if' you're UK based - crediting your 30 sectors to BAEC instead - at mid economy domestic rates that would give you 600 Tier Credits - enough to earn BAEC Silver (OW Sapphire - the same as your MA Gold). Then at least you'd be able to keep the mileage you earn. MA miles have a strict 3 year hard expiry regardless of status or flight activity.

You can use your MA card to enter lounges while crediting to BA.

Ian, I'd suggest - if' you're UK based - crediting your 30 sectors to BAEC instead - at mid economy domestic rates that would give you 600 Tier Credits - enough to earn BAEC Silver (OW Sapphire - the same as your MA Gold). Then at least you'd be able to keep the mileage you earn. MA miles have a strict 3 year hard expiry regardless of status or flight activity.

You can use your MA card to enter lounges while crediting to BA.

Smart thinking! At least, smarter than mine! Thanks :)


Do BA and other OW carriers offer the facility to credit flights to BAEC while recognising the status of another OW carrier?

I just talked to them on the phone and they told me, that the highest status they give is the Gold Status in Duna Club for the current offer, the booking class however of the required ticket can be any.

I came back from BUD last night on MA but I've included my IB/OW Oro/Sapphire FFC on the ticket. However the corresponding points have not yet appeared on my IB account...

One condition is "... you need to have your Malév scheduled flights credited on your Malév Duna Club account"

If I simply open up a MA account now do you think I'll still be eligible for the status match?

Thank you

I came back from BUD last night on MA but I've included my IB/OW Oro/Sapphire FFC on the ticket. However the corresponding points have not yet appeared on my IB account...

One condition is "... you need to have your Malév scheduled flights credited on your Malév Duna Club account"

If I simply open up a MA account now do you think I'll still be eligible for the status match?

Thank you

You should do that really fast now calling both to make sure that the points will no be credited to IberiaPlus but to the DunaClub instead. From which status do you want to match, from IB*+?

You should do that really fast now calling both to make sure that the points will no be credited to IberiaPlus but to the DunaClub instead. From which status do you want to match, from IB*+?

Match from Iberia Plus Gold (oneworld Sapphire) to Duna Club Gold (oneworld Sapphire).

Yeah seems like a good idea to call... The points have not yet appeared on my Iberia account so I claimed them before finding out about the status match.
I just got an email saying that the claim was rejected. I'm waiting for Malév's response to the status match petition!

I'm trying to book a flight but keep getting redirected to https://e-commerce.malev.com/MalevCom/failure.aspx (but has an Amadeus booking reference at the end) ; is anyone else experiencing issues?

I've tried Firefox and IE.

anyway around the flight requirement for the match?

anyway around the flight requirement for the match?

As has been said several times in the thread, no.

I ended up booking my flight via Expedia as malev.com just would not work using IE/FF/Chrome.

Now showing Gold :cool: wonder how long it'll take the the card to arrive, hopefully 1-2 weeks like most people :)

Hi all,

Does anyone know if that status match scheme is still active?

UTA

Hi all,

Does anyone know if that status match scheme is still active?

UTA

I had no issues a month ago.

Obviously this link still works, but I wonder how valid it is.

http://www.malev.com/offers/fly-at-a-higher-level

If you check "offers" the link for status match is not there.
In fact, I can't even find the "offers" link from the home page.

Obviously this link still works, but I wonder how valid it is.

http://www.malev.com/offers/fly-at-a-higher-level

If you check "offers" the link for status match is not there.
In fact, I can't even find the "offers" link from the home page.

Just ask them via Email: dunaclub@malev.hu
They normally answer within 24-48 hours. Sometimes the answers dont fit the questions, but with this one they should be really clear. If not you can still call them.

double post.

The status match offer is still valid!

Just ask them via Email: dunaclub@malev.hu
They normally answer within 24-48 hours. Sometimes the answers dont fit the questions, but with this one they should be really clear. If not you can still call them.

Still works.
i got matched today to my *A Gold within two days of submiting the required docs via e-mail. I can see it on my account page.

hi, i am platinum with velocity (virgin group) is there anyone in one world doing status match ? thanks.

hi, i am platinum with velocity (virgin group) is there anyone in one world doing status match ? thanks.

This Thread doesnt answer your question?

Got my SK Gold matched to Malev Gold this morning. Sent them a mail with the request 4-5 days ago.