I submitted my 1K card copy and UA travel history to NW for Plat status match. Two weeks later, I was given Gold. I was also offered an opportunity to do a challenge to upgrade to Plat - 7 roundtrips(!) in 90 days.
Has anyone had that happen?
I'm a little disappointed. I'm considering refusing the status match. It's no good without Plat benefits. Here's the email I got...
Dear Mr xxxxx,
Thank you for contacting Northwest Airlines in regard to upgrading your
WorldPerks account, xxxxx.
We are unable to grant complimentary WorldPerks Platinum Elite to top
level members of other carriers; however, after reviewing your United
Airlines account your WorldPerks account has been upgraded to Gold Elite
status. This one-time complimentary membership upgrade will remain
valid through the 2009 elite program year.
Your credentials will be mailed under separate cover to the address on
file in approximately three weeks.
In the interim, please print off your temporary WorldPerks reference
card through nwa.com
From the nwa.com Home Page, select WorldPerks, then Manage My Account,
then select Request a WorldPerks Reference Card, or click on the
following address at:
xxxxx
If you have difficulties with the process, please contact our online
support group at support@nwa.com or 1-800-692-6955 open 24/7.
Because we value your interest, we are offering you a one-time special
opportunity to earn Platinum Elite status and its many privileges.
At your request, we can enroll you into an Elite Challenge Hopeful
Promotion that if you fulfill its guidelines, will give you Platinum
Elite Status for the 2009 Elite program year. Members have 90 days from
promotion enrollment date to fulfill guidelines.
Typically, to earn WorldPerks Platinum Elite status, you must accumulate
75,000 Elite Qualifying Miles or 100 Elite Qualifying Segments in a
calendar year. This unique offer allows you to earn Platinum Elite
status by flying seven qualifying roundtrip flights.
Qualifying travel must be on paid published fares booked in
P,F,J,C,Z,Y,S,X,B or M class and operated by Northwest Airlines,
Northwest Airlink, or KLM Royal Dutch Airlines or paid published fares
booked in J,C,S,A,I,F,D,Y,B,M,H or Q class for flights operated by Delta
Air Lines.
Please be advised that Northwest designated flights operated by, or in
connection to our SkyTeam partners do not qualify for this offer.
If you would like to enroll in this Elite Challenge, please reply via
E-mail and include this correspondence, or call the WorldPerks Service
Center at 1-800-447-3757 and an agent will assist you.
Upon completion of your qualifying travel, your WorldPerks membership
will automatically be upgraded to Platinum Elite status, and you will
receive your Elite credentials in the mail within four to six weeks.
Take advantage of this special offer to experience the many privileges
of Platinum Elite status. We look forward to welcoming you on board a
Northwest flight soon.
The top tier OAL status -> NW Gold Status match happens quite frequently actually... It seems that's a match to NW Plat is more the exception than the rule.
The top tier OAL status -> NW Gold Status match happens quite frequently actually... It seems that's a match to NW Plat is more the exception than the rule.
I'm considering a request for review. Have you heard them ever re-consider gold for platinum?
With gleff's permission, I'm starting a new status match master thread, which I'll try to keep updated as much as possible. I've incorporated quite a bit of what was in the old thread, so feel free to PM me or post here with any changes, updates, etc., and I'll gladly edit them in this post.
gleff's wise words still apply to the industry, even over five years later:
Before we start it might be worth mentioning (as obvious as it might sound) that you should also send a letter with your credentials explaining why you'd like to be matched, be it a change in travel patterns, frustration with your current airline of choice, etc.
So, here we go:
Alaska
Will match status, generally to equivalent level -- with midtier on most carriers being equivalent to Alaska's MVP Gold (top tier)
Fax a copy of your current elite statement or membership card to:
American
American typically doesn't status match, but offers challenges instead, whereby you have to earn a certain number of miles within 90 days to earn Gold or Platinum status. While challenges used to be free, American has started charging $80 for the Gold challenge and $150 for the Platinum challenge. While it's non-refundable, you can sign-up for the Gold challenge and then pay the difference if you flew enough to qualify for the Platinum challenge.
British Midland may be the only non-North American program with a regular status match program. They generally match up to Gold (top tier). Let's see how long that lasts given the possible takeover by LH.
Email or fax a copy of your most recent statement or elite card to:
Based on this thread it seems like Cathay Pacific is willing to match, at least to Silver.
Continental
Will match status, generally to equivalent level up to Platinum (top tier). Reports seem to indicate that they'll even match NW Platinum now, so this would be a good time to get top tier status in the Star Alliance.
Fax, email, or mail the following information:
Full Name
OnePass Account Number
Current Address
Current Phone Number
A copy of the most recent statement from the other airline showing status and current mileage
A copy of your current elite card from the other airline
Delta
Will match status, generally to equivalent level up to Gold (mid-tier)
Fax a copy of your current elite statement or elite card to:
El Al
Will match status, usually to a lower tier (e.g. CO Plat to Matmid Gold) than one's current status with another carrier.
To apply for a match you must already have an El Al Matmid number. Fax a copy of your elite status card & the last two months of your FF account statements, showing flights and points to:
Once matched, you must requalify for status within 6 months.
LAN
Will match status, usually up to mid tier (Premium Silver). For full details see this thread.
Northwest
Will match status, generally to equivalent level up to Platinum (top tier)
Fax or mail a copy of your mileage summary to:
United
Typically offers challenges whereby you have to fly a certain number of miles in 90 days to maintain the status. Unlike AA, they offer the status up front, so you start off as an elite. They'll generally only offer challenges up to Premier Executive.
Email, fax, or mail a copy of your current elite statement or elite card to:
USAir
USAir now offers a "trial preferred program," which is basically a challenge that's quite expensive. You have to fly a minimum amount of miles (depending on which status level you're going for) in 90 days, and then you can keep the status through February of next year. This offer is good through June 30, 2009.
Airlines not mentioned in this thread typically don't match status, but there are always exceptions. Keep in mind that status matches are once-in-a-lifetime, so use them wisely. Furthermore, keep in mind that airlines typically don't match intra-Alliance, but rather it's much easier to match status between airlines of different alliances.
Airlines that are known to not match status:
Aeroflot
Air Canada
Air France
ANA
British Airways - except corporate/revenue based
Emirates
JAL
Lufthansa
Singapore
Do you know if Delta calls up American to verify the status, once you fax it in? Any ideas anyone....
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Originally Posted by brahms77
LAN will eventually contact but it takes time. Mine took five+ reminder emails and five weeks to complete.
Hope this helps.
I am looking to request a status match at LAN.
Anyone who knows where can I contact LANPASS?
I called LANPASS last week but the operator lady
had never heared about status matches...
I'd like to have an email address if possible.
The Gerlanpass@lanchile.cl is out of service.
Any other addresses?
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LAN
Will match status, usually up to mid tier (Premium Silver). For full details see this thread.
or not...
See this mail from LAN:
Dear xxx,
Thank you for choosing LAN.com
If you could kindly explain to me what do you mean by
"Status Match", I would appreciate it very much.
We advice you to contact us directly to our Call centers at any of the phone numbers listed below by selecting our Lanpass option from the menu. Our Call center representatives will be willing to help you in that matter or any other.
We remind you that our Lanpass Department is open from Mondays to Fridays, from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm (Eastern Standard Time).
CO Status Match - Cut-off date for eligibility thru 2011
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Originally Posted by dmodemd
Does anyone know what the cut-off date at CO is for getting the additional year through status match? June 30th? and what would be the end day of the year? i.e. by when should I submit to get into 2011 and what would be the expiry date?
Any insights into the above? I saw at least one another FTer who had the same question but didn't see any response....
