I Am Silver!
Oct 2, 2014 | 4:54 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 431
I Am Silver!
My strategy of putting two Marco Polo luggage tags on my carry on seems to have worked as I am now Silver! Two questions:
1. Does this mean I have access to the business class lounges even when flying PE?
2. Will they send me new Silver luggage tags or do I need to request them?
Thanks!
BJ
1. Does this mean I have access to the business class lounges even when flying PE?
2. Will they send me new Silver luggage tags or do I need to request them?
Thanks!
BJ
Oct 2, 2014 | 5:09 am
#2
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: LHR
Programs: BA Gold/owe, CX AsiaMiles (not even GR anymore!) missing my GO days
Posts: 1,583
1. Yes.
2. They'll send them automatically.
2. They'll send them automatically.
Oct 2, 2014 | 6:08 am
#3
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX Diamond (OW Emerald), former SQ Krisflyer Gold
Posts: 2,611
Oct 2, 2014 | 7:47 am
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 431
Was covered in this thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...h-one-bag.html
I am very wealthy, drive a BMW, have premier status on other major carriers, but am starting from the ground-up on Cathay Pacific due to changes in my company. Cathay must know of my wealth as they sent me two luggage tags as a special gift, even have aluminum backing and screw-down straps, but they are Green and so the thought was to put both tags on the bag so that airport staff would know who they're dealing with.
BJ
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...h-one-bag.html
I am very wealthy, drive a BMW, have premier status on other major carriers, but am starting from the ground-up on Cathay Pacific due to changes in my company. Cathay must know of my wealth as they sent me two luggage tags as a special gift, even have aluminum backing and screw-down straps, but they are Green and so the thought was to put both tags on the bag so that airport staff would know who they're dealing with.
BJ
Oct 2, 2014 | 8:22 am
#5
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,659
Was covered in this thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...h-one-bag.html
I am very wealthy, drive a BMW, have premier status on other major carriers, but am starting from the ground-up on Cathay Pacific due to changes in my company. Cathay must know of my wealth as they sent me two luggage tags as a special gift, even have aluminum backing and screw-down straps, but they are Green and so the thought was to put both tags on the bag so that airport staff would know who they're dealing with.
BJ
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...h-one-bag.html
I am very wealthy, drive a BMW, have premier status on other major carriers, but am starting from the ground-up on Cathay Pacific due to changes in my company. Cathay must know of my wealth as they sent me two luggage tags as a special gift, even have aluminum backing and screw-down straps, but they are Green and so the thought was to put both tags on the bag so that airport staff would know who they're dealing with.
BJ
Regardless, if you have "premier status on other major carriers" then you can certainly write them to ask for a status match.
Oct 2, 2014 | 8:37 am
#6
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Tri-State Area
Posts: 4,728
Completely OT -- I just received a surprise: complimentary upgrade from newbie Green to Silver status.
Back in July/Aug, I fly RT JFK/Bkk in J class, signed up for Marco Polo Club and instead of crediting my AA account used my Asia Miles account. This was to take advantage that CX had a triple miles promotion. The RT earned me 60K+ Asia Miles which my sons can use for regional flights.
Oct 2, 2014 | 8:59 am
#7
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Washington DC / Seattle
Programs: Alaska MVP, Marco Polo Silver
Posts: 118
Should we introduce this gentleman to the woman on BA who was upset about not being addressed as "Doctor"? Seems like a match made in heaven.
Oct 2, 2014 | 10:52 am
#8
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 431
How does one get a status match? Send an email saying I am a certain level on another carrier and require their support in grandfathering me in?
I'll give that a try, great advice, thanks.
BJ
Oct 2, 2014 | 3:49 pm
#9
Ambassador: Japan Airlines
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX
Programs: JAL Mileage Bank, JMB Diamond, oneworld Emerald, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 17,153
That is how I talk amongst other wealthy people discussing their status in mileage program forums. In real life, like at a McDonald's, I just flash the iPhone 6, the BMW keyfob, and the Rolex, don't really need to talk at all.
How does one get a status match? Send an email saying I am a certain level on another carrier and require their support in grandfathering me in?
I'll give that a try, great advice, thanks.
BJ
How does one get a status match? Send an email saying I am a certain level on another carrier and require their support in grandfathering me in?
I'll give that a try, great advice, thanks.
BJ
Just write to MPC and show them your other FFP status. Or if you like, you can talk in the same way and attach your bank balance too
Oct 2, 2014 | 3:57 pm
#10
formerly gemini573
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: LAX, HKG, and BKK
Programs: CX Emerald, WOH Globalist, Marriott Platinum, AA Lifetime Platinum, Virtuoso, Prive, STEPS, STARS
Posts: 2,233
That's your definition of wealthy? iPhone 6, BMW, and Rolex? Most importantly fly in PE only? I would only classified you at middle class at its best. If you are wealthy enough, CX would most likely know who you are and you wouldn't even have to ask for a status match IMHO.
Just write to MPC and show them your other FFP status. Or if you like, you can talk in the same way and attach your bank balance too
Just write to MPC and show them your other FFP status. Or if you like, you can talk in the same way and attach your bank balance too
Oh, and don't disturb my sleep in F class. I don't want any meals. Just let me sleep.
Oct 2, 2014 | 4:25 pm
#11
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Asia Pacific
Programs: Virtuoso Travel Advisor - Hyatt, Hilton, IHG, Marriott, Accor & more
Posts: 1,409
I Am Silver!
*I just popped the popcorn*
Wait this thread is about to close?
Wait this thread is about to close?
Oct 2, 2014 | 4:54 pm
#12
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: CX Green, QF Platinum, BAEC Silver, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 10,797
Please don't feed the troll.
Oct 2, 2014 | 7:23 pm
#13
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: LA/NY/CHI
Programs: AS 100K, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,887
Saving a front row seat for the drama
Oct 2, 2014 | 9:55 pm
#14
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: OneWorld Emerald (lifetime OWE, but BA GGL no longer!), *A Silver (Miles & Less), Mucci Platinum
Posts: 994
I love the way that a disproportionate amount of Hong Kong residents end up losing their sense of humour and interpreting everything literally!
It's a troll, folks... if you're going to waste your time responding, at least try to do so in an amusing way rather than at face value!
It's a troll, folks... if you're going to waste your time responding, at least try to do so in an amusing way rather than at face value!
Oct 3, 2014 | 6:34 am
#15
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 431
One is not trolling if it is truly how one behaves. Meet me at the Cathay Pacific business class lounge at JFK next Monday and you will see.
I reached out to Cathay and the Marco Polo team and they are doing their best to get me my new Silver tags by the time my flight departs. Having my bags green tagged would be inappropriate for someone at my level.
BJ
I reached out to Cathay and the Marco Polo team and they are doing their best to get me my new Silver tags by the time my flight departs. Having my bags green tagged would be inappropriate for someone at my level.
BJ