Originally Posted by
EQDsSUCK
I am currently United Gold, but I am losing it in January. Before I lose it, is there a Star Alliance carrier that I can status match to? It is most convenient for me to fly United or American, so I would love to status match to a Star Alliance or One World Carrier. I know about the AA Status challenge, but I was wondering if there is an easier status match to a Star Alliance carrier.
And if you get status then what? What do you expect it will do for you?
Will you fly on the aircraft of the new ffp?
Status matches, when offered, are often 1 level below what you have. But some ffp's will offer a challenge. Or they will just say "no" and expect you to earn it as the normal ffp t&c's.