Originally Posted by
lmo2007
Hi FT,
* Have a long-haul Star Alliance ticket already booked on SpanAir/Luftansa for next month that will get me 20k+ miles in the bag. Have several shorter leg trips I can book to clear any 90-day hurdle as necessary above that, but those trips likewise would be with the European-heavy carriers (ex: Span air, Luftansa, Swiss Air)
Which carrier should I approach about a status match?
Thanks so much for your help!
Laura
different approach...
A3 offer *G for 20k so as a stop-gap you could credit A3 for this upcoming flight (check fare earning rates first).
You can then use the A3 status to get all the *G benefits while you start from scratch with CO/AC.
Alternatively, MA will match you to OW sapphire if you take a flight with them. You could then use this for status benefits while you build towards next year with AA (MAD-BUD is about $200rtn with MA)