Airline Status Match Master Thread
#1201
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: MAN,TLV
Programs: Silver:BA,VX,AB, QF. Gold:A3,RJ,AZ,GF, EY,SPG,Marriott,Choice, Carlson. Dia/Plat:HH,IHG,BW,Accor
Posts: 1,965
A friend of mine received the following email today from Air Berlin after opening account with Swiss address and requesting a status match:
"Dear Mr xxxxx ,
thank you for your E-Mail and your Status Match request.
This offer is only available for German, Austrian and Swiss members. In this case please send us a confirmation / verification of your registration card where we can see, that you live in Switzerland.
Thank you for your support.
Best regards, "
So, presumably, if your name is not Müller or something german-sounding, they might well ask for proof of address.
#1202
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,075
What does "verification" card mean? They can't demand people showing their ID
#1203
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: FB Gold (ST Elite+), AZ Freccia Alata (ST Elite+), CI Gold (ST Elite), TK M&M Silver (*A Silver)
Posts: 62
On the topic of showing your card for lounge access: I've had it happen recently that I've flown KL metal, had a CI elite + card, registered that number on my boarding pass, all was stated in my boarding pass, but several lounge dragons still demanded to see my card... At least with AF/KL they apparently can't see statuses of other FFQs in their system and don't care what the BP says...
#1204
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,837
I guess you don't have to send it, but then they'll simply decline your status match request; they (in turn) don't have to accommodate your request...
On the topic of showing your card for lounge access: I've had it happen recently that I've flown KL metal, had a CI elite + card, registered that number on my boarding pass, all was stated in my boarding pass, but several lounge dragons still demanded to see my card... At least with AF/KL they apparently can't see statuses of other FFQs in their system and don't care what the BP says...
On the topic of showing your card for lounge access: I've had it happen recently that I've flown KL metal, had a CI elite + card, registered that number on my boarding pass, all was stated in my boarding pass, but several lounge dragons still demanded to see my card... At least with AF/KL they apparently can't see statuses of other FFQs in their system and don't care what the BP says...
#1205
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: NEXUS; *A Gold
Posts: 990
I just received the following response from Air Canada to a status match request I sent in MARCH!!!
Hello,
Congratulations, you are now eligible to reach a higher Altitude status with an Altitude Challenge.
As of August 21st , 2015, if you earn 18,500 Altitude Qualifying Miles (AQM) or 18 Altitude Qualifying Segments (AQS) on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express or Air Canada rouge over the next 90 days, you’ll be eligible to enjoy Altitude Elite 50K status through February 28, 2017.
Your current Altitude status (if any) will not change at the beginning of the 90 day challenge period. Once you earn the required number of AQM or AQS, your status will be updated within four weeks, and you will be invited to choose your Select Privileges. Your Altitude package will follow within four to six weeks.
Best regards,
The Air Canada Altitude Team
Terms & Conditions
This Altitude Challenge is for the Altitude status outlined above. To reach any other Altitude status, you will need to meet the published qualification levels outlined at http://altitude.aircanada.com. If you are unable to earn the required number of AQM or AQS outlined above within the 90 day challenge period, your Altitude status will not change.
· Please ensure that all contact information is up to date on your Aeroplan Profile, including your mailing address, e-mail and phone number(s).
· Travel which is eligible for this offer is flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada rouge which earn AQM and AQS. In order to be eligible for this offer, AQM and AQS must be posted to your Aeroplan account during, and flights must depart within, the 90 day challenge period. Air Canada-marketed codeshare flights operated by other airlines are not eligible. Aeroplan Flight Rewards are not eligible. AQM and AQS earned in conjunction with special bonus offers and promotions, or earned through travel on other Star Alliance members airlines, are not eligible. Other restrictions may apply.
· In subsequent years following this Altitude Challenge, reach Altitude status by meeting the published qualification levels outlined at http://altitude.aircanada.com. Altitude Challenges will only be offered at most every five years, or at Air Canada’s discretion.
· At its sole discretion, Air Canada reserves the right to revoke Altitude status awarded in conjunction with an Altitude Challenge. All Terms & Conditions of Air Canada Altitude apply, and can be reviewed at http://altitude.aircanada.com.
Hello,
Congratulations, you are now eligible to reach a higher Altitude status with an Altitude Challenge.
As of August 21st , 2015, if you earn 18,500 Altitude Qualifying Miles (AQM) or 18 Altitude Qualifying Segments (AQS) on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express or Air Canada rouge over the next 90 days, you’ll be eligible to enjoy Altitude Elite 50K status through February 28, 2017.
Your current Altitude status (if any) will not change at the beginning of the 90 day challenge period. Once you earn the required number of AQM or AQS, your status will be updated within four weeks, and you will be invited to choose your Select Privileges. Your Altitude package will follow within four to six weeks.
Best regards,
The Air Canada Altitude Team
Terms & Conditions
This Altitude Challenge is for the Altitude status outlined above. To reach any other Altitude status, you will need to meet the published qualification levels outlined at http://altitude.aircanada.com. If you are unable to earn the required number of AQM or AQS outlined above within the 90 day challenge period, your Altitude status will not change.
· Please ensure that all contact information is up to date on your Aeroplan Profile, including your mailing address, e-mail and phone number(s).
· Travel which is eligible for this offer is flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada rouge which earn AQM and AQS. In order to be eligible for this offer, AQM and AQS must be posted to your Aeroplan account during, and flights must depart within, the 90 day challenge period. Air Canada-marketed codeshare flights operated by other airlines are not eligible. Aeroplan Flight Rewards are not eligible. AQM and AQS earned in conjunction with special bonus offers and promotions, or earned through travel on other Star Alliance members airlines, are not eligible. Other restrictions may apply.
· In subsequent years following this Altitude Challenge, reach Altitude status by meeting the published qualification levels outlined at http://altitude.aircanada.com. Altitude Challenges will only be offered at most every five years, or at Air Canada’s discretion.
· At its sole discretion, Air Canada reserves the right to revoke Altitude status awarded in conjunction with an Altitude Challenge. All Terms & Conditions of Air Canada Altitude apply, and can be reviewed at http://altitude.aircanada.com.
#1206
AC does seem to have an unadvertised status match program. At the end of 2013, I actually got straight matched to E50K without any challenge, based on my AF Skyteam Gold, TK Gold, A3 Gold and CX MP Gold (ahem)... well, considering I went on to keep AC SE for the third year in a row since, I suppose the bet paid off for them.
#1207
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 916
how long does the status match from Aegean Gold to Turkish Air Gold last ?
my A3 which I thought would last 5 years seems to only last a year or so ,
If I status match now will I get all of 2016 ?
I do not plan on flying Star until next year anyway
thanks for the info
my A3 which I thought would last 5 years seems to only last a year or so ,
If I status match now will I get all of 2016 ?
I do not plan on flying Star until next year anyway
thanks for the info
#1210
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: NYC, ORD
Programs: AA EXP, AS 75K, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 280
An update on this:
A friend of mine received the following email today from Air Berlin after opening account with Swiss address and requesting a status match:
"Dear Mr xxxxx ,
thank you for your E-Mail and your Status Match request.
This offer is only available for German, Austrian and Swiss members. In this case please send us a confirmation / verification of your registration card where we can see, that you live in Switzerland.
Thank you for your support.
Best regards, "
So, presumably, if your name is not Müller or something german-sounding, they might well ask for proof of address.
A friend of mine received the following email today from Air Berlin after opening account with Swiss address and requesting a status match:
"Dear Mr xxxxx ,
thank you for your E-Mail and your Status Match request.
This offer is only available for German, Austrian and Swiss members. In this case please send us a confirmation / verification of your registration card where we can see, that you live in Switzerland.
Thank you for your support.
Best regards, "
So, presumably, if your name is not Müller or something german-sounding, they might well ask for proof of address.
#1211
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 7,947
I'm just about to hit EXP on AA for the the first time, and I'd love to be able to status match over to TK and then back to AB or LA (assuming you can't match AA to those airlines because they are partners) to get Admirals Club access. Anyone know if this (or something similar) can be done?
#1212
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
A few AA flights coming up end of this year and next year, and hence looking for free OW status match to get me lounge access and higher (weight) baggage allowance.
I read about RJ above by benberg2013 but state I need to credit 1 flight - is that RJ flight or an AA paid flight will do.
Also, I read somewhere (maybe here) that doing an AA Challenge will get you temporary status for 90 days, is this true?
I read about RJ above by benberg2013 but state I need to credit 1 flight - is that RJ flight or an AA paid flight will do.
Also, I read somewhere (maybe here) that doing an AA Challenge will get you temporary status for 90 days, is this true?
#1213
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YOW
Programs: AC SE, FOTSG Platinum
Posts: 5,725
A few AA flights coming up end of this year and next year, and hence looking for free OW status match to get me lounge access and higher (weight) baggage allowance.
I read about RJ above by benberg2013 but state I need to credit 1 flight - is that RJ flight or an AA paid flight will do.
Also, I read somewhere (maybe here) that doing an AA Challenge will get you temporary status for 90 days, is this true?
I read about RJ above by benberg2013 but state I need to credit 1 flight - is that RJ flight or an AA paid flight will do.
Also, I read somewhere (maybe here) that doing an AA Challenge will get you temporary status for 90 days, is this true?
#1214
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: MAN,TLV
Programs: Silver:BA,VX,AB, QF. Gold:A3,RJ,AZ,GF, EY,SPG,Marriott,Choice, Carlson. Dia/Plat:HH,IHG,BW,Accor
Posts: 1,965
Dear Sir,
We hope that you would always continue to choose Royal Jordanian, and we look forward to see you on board Royal Jordanian frequently , kindly be noted that your gold membership card with Turkish Airlines and Gold Aegean Airlines equals the Gold status with Royal plus to be offered based on the below conditions : Holding a ticket on Royal Jordanian for a forthcoming trip; noting that the card and benefits would only be activated as of your first trip with RJ.
•Status match will be approved one time only for the same passenger.
•The processing and approval of each status match request would be at the sole discretion and judgment of Royal Jordanian Airlines.
Please check below link for further info regarding the Gold level benefits : http://www.rj.com/en/ffp_gold_plus.html
Regards
Royal plus
We hope that you would always continue to choose Royal Jordanian, and we look forward to see you on board Royal Jordanian frequently , kindly be noted that your gold membership card with Turkish Airlines and Gold Aegean Airlines equals the Gold status with Royal plus to be offered based on the below conditions : Holding a ticket on Royal Jordanian for a forthcoming trip; noting that the card and benefits would only be activated as of your first trip with RJ.
•Status match will be approved one time only for the same passenger.
•The processing and approval of each status match request would be at the sole discretion and judgment of Royal Jordanian Airlines.
Please check below link for further info regarding the Gold level benefits : http://www.rj.com/en/ffp_gold_plus.html
Regards
Royal plus
This may be true, but AA requires payment to be enrolled in their challenges - I think $140 for the gold challenge, and $250 for the Platinum.
#1215
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
Thanks for the info. I guess RJ status match is out too.