Originally Posted by
the810
Speaking of that, what's the precedence on status matches / challenges when an airline leaves Star Alliance? Is it likely to be offered by other *A carriers? This could help me with my dilemma on what to do when the *G expires (e.g. if A3 would match SK, and then I could keep it by fulfilling the requalification requirements, which are easier than direct qualification).
When Lufthansa sold bmi to BA, Lufthansa themselves had a status match for members of bmi's Diamond Club; I benefitted from it.
It would be very surprising if Miles and More doesn't offer a status match to Eurobonus members. I'd expect TK and A3 at least to do the same, and UA!