Originally Posted by Dominikkk

okay, lovely of them (how funny, sent M&M an email asking about status match some month ago and they replied that it's perfectly doable, only I had to take 3 return trips till like May 31st so I had to leave it for later, now it's more doable for me)

but, what are the benefits of ex. FF with M&M if I happen to fly with some other *a airline? can't find it on the M&M website, and I kinda doubt being allowed to get all those privileeges while flying with ex. TAP Portugal...

Originally Posted by *A Gold (Senator and HON)

Star Alliance Gold Benefits

Priority Reservations Waitlisting1 - when there aren't any seats left on your preferred flight, gives you priority should a seat become available.
Priority Airport Standby - gives you top priority when standing-by a flight at the airport.1
Priority Airport Check-in - allows you to check-in at the Business and/or First Class counter
Priority Baggage Handling - like you, your bags get priority treatment and are among the first to be unloaded.
Extra Baggage Allowance2 - an additional 20kg (44 pounds) where the weight concept applies, or one additional piece of luggage where the piece concept applies.
Priority Boarding3 - enjoy the freedom of boarding at your convenience along with First and Business Class passengers.
Airport Lounge Access - available worldwide for you and a friend4 when you travel with any Star Alliance member airline, regardless of your class of travel.

Originally Posted by *A Silver (Frequent Traveller)

Star Alliance Silver Benefits

Priority Reservations Waitlisting1 - when there aren't any seats left on your preferred flight, gives you priority should a seat become available.
Priority Airport Standby - gives you top priority when standing by for a flight at the airport.1