America West FlightFund (Discontinued Program) - Corporate Awards Elite Match

How long does it usually take for the elite match to process after faxing the request form?

If you read the form it says you be matched in three business days

In my case, Elite status was reflected within a couple hours of sending the FAX.

Apologies if this is a stupid question... If I'm a FlightFund member, but my company is not a CorporateAwards member, is there any hope for a status match? I'm a UA Premier Exec who is planning to switch all travel to America West after my relocation next month to Las Vegas.

Yes, you will qualify for the status match, even if you are not signed up with Corporate Awards. My Dad just switched from UA (1K) to HP Platinum and is not a Corporate Awards member.

How would you get the match if you're not an AWArds member? By just sending in the form without the AWArds account #?

Inquiring minds want to know. AA PLT wanting to get comped on as many airlines as possible. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

afang, is that you? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

I'm actually curious on the answer to the question above. Do I just send in the Corp Awards form without a corp awards number? Or is there someplace I should call/fax/write separately?

I do not think it is required for the "match" but anyone can register for corp rewards # at the awa website. Ideally they are looking for the person who books the travel for your company to register.

You don't even need to fill out the form provided online. You can just send in a fax with a copy of your OAL elite card or statement which shows your status. Provide your FlightFund number and a short sentence note requesting the status match.

Okay, one more question, this one related to timing. If I request a status match now, will it be valid only for the remainder of this year, or will it be good for next year as well? I don't want to waste a one-time match opportunity for three months of status instead of 12 or more... but at the same time, my world of flying HP begins next week.

dm -

It will end 2/03

HTH

I assume, then, if I wait until January to request it, it would be valid through 2/04?

It's a bummer, because I'd really like the status so I can upgrade next week when I fly LAS-PHX-RDU and DFW-LAS, but since I'll be doing alot of HP flying next year, I'd just assume get the longest benefit I can. No problem earning the status next year for the following year, I just don't like to start over. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Thanks for the help!

You still have 3 months to reearn it http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Also - keep in mind that while you are PLT you get 125% bonus miles - not towards status but as miles. All things to consider as to when to ask for the comp

Got the comp.

Anyone know what the typical chances are of getting F from IND to the West Coast via either PHX or SFO?

Hass, via SFO? You must be thinking about another airline.. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

I doubt SFO-PHX would be hard since most business travelers use UA.. most HP travelers will be bubba on his priceline.com ticket. PHX-IND will probably be easy, just try and get an airbus. They have 4 more first class seats.

-Sean

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Actually, HP sells very few pricline tickets any more. That was a big part of their revamped fare structure -- cut the walkup fares, and stop selling junk.

I'm probably going to be flying HP to SMF next week. Does anyone know if a Gold status comp is still good through Feb 2003, or is it longer now?

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NW as a primary? You must like flying to Detroit or Minneapolis a lot. NW would be the worst choice for a PHX resident. CO would be a better choice, but even they have a bad West coast presence.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ByrdluvsAWACO:
NW as a primary? You must like flying to Detroit or Minneapolis a lot. NW would be the worst choice for a PHX resident. CO would be a better choice, but even they have a bad West coast presence.

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I don't find much difference between NW and CO as a PHX resident. Unless I go westbound, then I am out of luck on both airlines. But I think NW has been having better rates than CO lately. My last three tickets are NW over CO because gets pleasure out of being the highest priced airline.

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I don't find much difference between NW and CO as a PHX resident.
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You will come winter time. Weather delays are far more common in the north(Minn./Detroit) compared to CO's Houston hub.

I agree on the price issue, but HP's non-stop service from PHX to many east coast destinations can't be matched by CO or NW.

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God Bless America West and British Airways

HP - Platinum/800k miles
UA - Dirt/19k miles Soon to be Premier 1K

I've suffered far more weather delays through Houson than I have on Northwest through Minneapolis/Saint Paul.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ByrdluvsAWACO:
I agree on the price issue, but HP's non-stop service from PHX to many east coast destinations can't be matched by CO or NW.

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Can't be matched by convenience, correct. I used to use HP with my CO benefits, but no longer use HP since the CO partnership ended. But, for various markets I have flown from PHX eastbound, HP NEVER comes up as the cheapest airline. This includes to NY (JFK/EWR), FL (FLL/MIA), TX (SAT/AUS), etc. For personal travel, price is primary.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ByrdluvsAWACO:
NW as a primary? You must like flying to Detroit or Minneapolis a lot. NW would be the worst choice for a PHX resident. CO would be a better choice, but even they have a bad West coast presence.

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Northwest is an excellent choice if you can utilize the following Northwest/Continental Hubs:

Detroit
Memphis
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Newark
Houston

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Radiocycle:
Northwest is an excellent choice if you can utilize...Memphis...</font>

I wish they would add service to Memphis. That one flight a day can be very difficult to use.