Originally Posted by baby1234
Just out of curiosity, do you get the same kit as everyone else after you are status comp'ed as opposed to having earned it?
Varies by airline. IIRC HP used to include the ability to gift Silver status when someone made Platinum.. but that wasn't included in the kit when they comp'd someone Platinum. But in general carriers don't distinguish between those who have earned status and those who receive it as a comp.
As well, I'm thinking of comping to US Prem. Exec. from AC Elite.
Intro-Star Alliance comps are hard to obtain. Don't assume it'll sail through.