TACA question
Jun 24, 2010 | 2:28 pm
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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TACA question
I have a quick question. I am flying coach from EZE to LIM. I have never used TACA before. Do they do status match if I am *gold at CO. Will I be able to get any benefit as a *Gold member. The only benefit i see is that I am going to be able to get 100% RDM on my Mileage Plus account (UA). Thanks!!!
Jul 7, 2010 | 10:40 am
#3
Join Date: Aug 2002
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They did for me from AA Platinum a few years ago, and this year when I was 919 miles short of Gold again (mainly due to flying one way on AA and using a couple TACA reward tickets) they sent me the Plata renewal then a week later they sent me Gold and an e-mail saying for 919 miles I should not go without Gold.
That said 100% of my TACA is full-fare C travel and they know that from my record. Maybe that was an influence.
Gold gives you the lounge (which doesn't matter with full-fare C) and more miles per flight on top of COS bonus they also give.
That said 100% of my TACA is full-fare C travel and they know that from my record. Maybe that was an influence.
Gold gives you the lounge (which doesn't matter with full-fare C) and more miles per flight on top of COS bonus they also give.
Jul 7, 2010 | 8:03 pm
#4
Join Date: Jun 2006
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the OP did not ask about a "status match" to get Gold or Plat with TACA; the OP just wants his status as *Alliance Gold recognized by TACA and the answer is no; it is very unlikely the TACA will let him have priority boarding, check-in or use of lounge.
AA and TACA belong to the OneWorld Alliance;
AA and TACA belong to the OneWorld Alliance;
Jul 8, 2010 | 3:01 am
#6
Join Date: Jun 2008
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TACA would be another option, yielding Miles&More award miles, yet no news are heard about any future enlargements of *A after the two new airlines joined this year.
Jul 10, 2010 | 10:43 am
#7
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You are absolutely right; LAN would have a kanipshin if TACA gets close to them.
Jul 14, 2010 | 1:49 am
#8
Join Date: Jun 2008
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And I really don't understand why COPA was left un-allied after CO joined *A.
Jul 14, 2010 | 8:24 am
#9
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