*A did a UK status match early in 2004 (but you had to have a UK address). It was very successful in getting a lot of new members - but don't know how many actually switched much flying. I have a whole 3,500 points on my UA PremEx account (all bonuses from referrals). Wouldn't think they would do it again soon.

Because there is no Aust-based *A carrier anymore, don't know how keen any of the other members would be to introduce a Aust-based status match. Don't hold your breath or watch this space.

I also recall the thread that a poster was talking about BMI - you can use Google to search for the thread. Whether they are still comping I don't know - why don't you go and ask the question in the BMI forum??

Northwest (not part of *A) just did a status match for Aust-based OW flyers. They seemed to close it early....and some people here missed out because they vacillated and it closed. I got in on the close-of date and they have accepted my application.

The *A status match wanted proof of status with the OW carrier. Some people sent in questionable copies of accounts (not me ).

The Northwest one wanted a copy of my FF card and copy of latest account. I simply printed a copy of my Account Summary from the QF web site.