Airline Status Match Master Thread
#1576
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 4
Seems either one will take you where you need to go for a reasonable cost-$200 RT? Both programs appear to be similar though my experience with UA was not so good, so I stick with AA. You should probably stay with what you've got and make the most of it. The spend issue is a major factor going forward so unless you can do a CC waiver, consider that.
I don't do CCs at all so while I'm not sure what a waiver is, I doubt it is an option for me.
Yes, they both seem to always have comparable prices for my routes. The schedule change/refund policies bother me (my plans change a lot) but so far I've survived.
#1577
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
So if you're not into CCs at all, or you just don't like expensive CCs, there's usually no way around minimum spend when it's required for status. (Not every airline requires it yet, but AA, DL, and UA all do now.)
#1578
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Bangkok, Thailand. No longer Palm Coast, FL though still exiled, again, from the Bay Area.
Programs: Only the good ones
Posts: 5,153
It was some time ago when I first moved to Asia that I tried UA, as a CO PLT. Thought that UA would be better as they were updating some of their TPAC seating, etc. Never got one international UPG and paid much more for the upgradeable fares on UA, while, I had great success with AA in UPG's but didn't like the stop in NRT to get to SE Asia. It was better when AA started flying to PVG and PEK, and I was living in China. Domestic UPG's were more frequent on UA but still not the high percentage I experienced on AA. And, the EXP desk has always been great, well until Dougie screwed it up recently, filling it with USAir agents who don't know what...well let's be nice. I could always count on even non-refundable tickets to get busted to vouchures to use later if my plans changed.
Maybe these complaints are beyond your expectations or elite level that you could earn, but it does show what you may expect.
Maybe these complaints are beyond your expectations or elite level that you could earn, but it does show what you may expect.
#1579
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 4
It was some time ago when I first moved to Asia that I tried UA, as a CO PLT. Thought that UA would be better as they were updating some of their TPAC seating, etc. Never got one international UPG and paid much more for the upgradeable fares on UA, while, I had great success with AA in UPG's but didn't like the stop in NRT to get to SE Asia. It was better when AA started flying to PVG and PEK, and I was living in China. Domestic UPG's were more frequent on UA but still not the high percentage I experienced on AA. And, the EXP desk has always been great, well until Dougie screwed it up recently, filling it with USAir agents who don't know what...well let's be nice. I could always count on even non-refundable tickets to get busted to vouchures to use later if my plans changed.
Maybe these complaints are beyond your expectations or elite level that you could earn, but it does show what you may expect.
Maybe these complaints are beyond your expectations or elite level that you could earn, but it does show what you may expect.
my biggest problem with AA stemmed from what i know now as "red coats". i had a horrible experience due to them but thanks to the folks on this forum, i learned a little more about that whole mess and how to deal. that's something that probably affects UA as well.
Certain (far from all) airline credit cards (usually the more expensive ones in terms of annual fees) may either waive (make unnecessary to do) or lower the spend requirement for airline status.
So if you're not into CCs at all, or you just don't like expensive CCs, there's usually no way around minimum spend when it's required for status. (Not every airline requires it yet, but AA, DL, and UA all do now.)
So if you're not into CCs at all, or you just don't like expensive CCs, there's usually no way around minimum spend when it's required for status. (Not every airline requires it yet, but AA, DL, and UA all do now.)
#1580
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: Alaska mvp G, AA Exec Plat, Marriott/SPG platinum, United Silver, Delta Silver, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 165
Hey guys,
I need some advise. I am currently Executive Platinum on american for the last years.. I am not going to make it this year unfortunately...
What can i do to match my elite status ??
United? or Delta? I Do have not flown any other airlines.
Please advise.. I travel from Florida to Cali and vegas mostly
I need some advise. I am currently Executive Platinum on american for the last years.. I am not going to make it this year unfortunately...
What can i do to match my elite status ??
United? or Delta? I Do have not flown any other airlines.
Please advise.. I travel from Florida to Cali and vegas mostly
#1581
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: CLE -> BNA
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, UA Silver, RR A-List
Posts: 312
Hey guys,
I need some advise. I am currently Executive Platinum on american for the last years.. I am not going to make it this year unfortunately...
What can i do to match my elite status ??
United? or Delta? I Do have not flown any other airlines.
Please advise.. I travel from Florida to Cali and vegas mostly
I need some advise. I am currently Executive Platinum on american for the last years.. I am not going to make it this year unfortunately...
What can i do to match my elite status ??
United? or Delta? I Do have not flown any other airlines.
Please advise.. I travel from Florida to Cali and vegas mostly
http://www.statusmatcher.com/report/55119
http://www.statusmatcher.com/report/54793
#1582
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: Alaska mvp G, AA Exec Plat, Marriott/SPG platinum, United Silver, Delta Silver, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 165
which one should i try.. ? I am more interested in first class upgrades than anything else...
also..
Is it possible to match my exec platinum to Delta... have Delta Platinum or united 1k for a year... then match back to AA? for 2018??
also..
Is it possible to match my exec platinum to Delta... have Delta Platinum or united 1k for a year... then match back to AA? for 2018??
#1583
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: South Park, Metropolis
Programs: AA LT PLT 3MM, Hilton/Marriott/SPG/Club Carlson GLD, IHG PLT
Posts: 4,608
DL nor UA will grant you top tier on their airlines just because you are top tier on AA, and vice versa. At most, maybe one level before. Also it wont be a match, but rather a challenge, therefore you will need to fly X within certain time frame in order to get the status. The odds of going EXP (AA) match to 1K(UA) then match to Diamond (DL) and match back to EXP (AA) are .00067% at best. When you add the cost of challenge and the flights needed, might as well try to get EXP anyway. As to which one is easiest for upgrade, read around the forum to get an idea. The topic has been discussed numerous times and the results are varied across the board among the legacies, however, the general consensus agrees that if you want to be in first, its best to pay for it than deal with the upgrade roulette.
Last edited by arollins; Aug 16, 2016 at 6:37 pm
#1584
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: Alaska mvp G, AA Exec Plat, Marriott/SPG platinum, United Silver, Delta Silver, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 165
yes .. i saw Exec plat was match to Platinum on Delta.. It states the Execplat would equate to premiere platinum on united...with 18k to fly"give or take" in 90 days ... very easy..
.00067% is this scientific? so you are saying there is a chance!!
No , just to clear it up.. I would only choose one to challenge and would make it no problem.. just wondering what would be best United to Delta?
.00067% is this scientific? so you are saying there is a chance!!
No , just to clear it up.. I would only choose one to challenge and would make it no problem.. just wondering what would be best United to Delta?
Last edited by zerodegre; Aug 16, 2016 at 7:59 pm
#1585
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 30
yes .. i saw Exec plat was match to Platinum on Delta.. It states the Execplat would equate to premiere platinum on united...with 18k to fly"give or take" in 90 days ... very easy..
.00067% is this scientific? so you are saying there is a chance!!
No , just to clear it up.. I would only choose one to challenge and would make it no problem.. just wondering what would be best United to Delta?
.00067% is this scientific? so you are saying there is a chance!!
No , just to clear it up.. I would only choose one to challenge and would make it no problem.. just wondering what would be best United to Delta?
#1587
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: Emirates Skywards, TK Elite Plus, LH Senator
Posts: 2
I have Emirates Gold status and I applied for a status match to Turkish Airlines but they didnt accept it. I sent every document you guys wrote but it didnt happen. Can anyone help me. Turkısh Airlines told me that they dont do that anymore?
#1588
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
Programs: Costco Executive, RaceTrac Sultan of Soda, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 5,662
Well as I explained to you in the TK match thread, share their reply here.
#1589
formerly Goflyer100
Join Date: Jul 2015
Programs: DL Platinum Medallion - Hilton Diamond
Posts: 161
Which of the Star Alliance frequent flyer programs are currently offering a status match? I have quite a lot Star Alliance flights coming up next year and it would be great if I can use their lounges. Right now I'm AA Plat, AZ Alata, HHonors Diamond and Accor Plat.
- UA is offering a challenge, but you have to fly 12,5 to get Gold status.
- TK requires only one Int. TK flight, but in that case I have to match from AZ Alata where I have no activity.
Do I have other oppertunities to get Star Alliance Gold?
- UA is offering a challenge, but you have to fly 12,5 to get Gold status.
- TK requires only one Int. TK flight, but in that case I have to match from AZ Alata where I have no activity.
Do I have other oppertunities to get Star Alliance Gold?
#1590
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
Programs: Costco Executive, RaceTrac Sultan of Soda, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 5,662
Which of the Star Alliance frequent flyer programs are currently offering a status match? I have quite a lot Star Alliance flights coming up next year and it would be great if I can use their lounges. Right now I'm AA Plat, AZ Alata, HHonors Diamond and Accor Plat.
- UA is offering a challenge, but you have to fly 12,5 to get Gold status.
- TK requires only one Int. TK flight, but in that case I have to match from AZ Alata where I have no activity.
Do I have other oppertunities to get Star Alliance Gold?
- UA is offering a challenge, but you have to fly 12,5 to get Gold status.
- TK requires only one Int. TK flight, but in that case I have to match from AZ Alata where I have no activity.
Do I have other oppertunities to get Star Alliance Gold?