CX Status Match
Jul 29, 2011, 8:23 am
#151
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: usually somewhere between 30000 and 40000 feet...but actually the English countryside
Programs: BA GGL/Lifetime Gold, EK Gold, Lowly M&M, Marriott tit, Hhonors Diamond, numerous others
Posts: 1,156
Because as I now live here, and I have signed up to Asia Miles, it makes more sense for me on things like redemptions, bonus mileage etc.
In addition, BA currently seem to be doing everything possible to piss their GCH off recently so it's my one man stance.
It's simple, if CX want my 10 LHR trips per annum, 2-3 US flights, plus regional flights, all in J or above, I have asked them to status match.
In addition, BA currently seem to be doing everything possible to piss their GCH off recently so it's my one man stance.
It's simple, if CX want my 10 LHR trips per annum, 2-3 US flights, plus regional flights, all in J or above, I have asked them to status match.
Aug 1, 2011, 11:18 am
#152
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: CX DM
Posts: 202
hi
i have sent an e-mail to the Macro Polo Club for a silver status...just wondering how likely am i going to get a silber status when i am only a silber status with QFF? also how long does it normally takes them to reply?
i have sent an e-mail to the Macro Polo Club for a silver status...just wondering how likely am i going to get a silber status when i am only a silber status with QFF? also how long does it normally takes them to reply?
Aug 2, 2011, 9:49 pm
#153
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ZOA, SFO, HKG
Programs: UA 1K 0.9MM, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Hertz PC, SBux Gold, TSA Pre✓
Posts: 13,811
I see no problem then.
Aug 3, 2011, 7:48 am
#154
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: usually somewhere between 30000 and 40000 feet...but actually the English countryside
Programs: BA GGL/Lifetime Gold, EK Gold, Lowly M&M, Marriott tit, Hhonors Diamond, numerous others
Posts: 1,156
The BA Gold guy got replies the next day after each email, and after I accepted my status had changed the following morning. Nothing but excellent service all the way from the MPC guys.
Jan 2, 2012, 10:41 pm
#155
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: PHL, NYC, DC
Posts: 9,708
Wow! with 40-75K/annum on AC *G, two to three travels between North America and Asia each year....I am surprised I got turned down by CX for MPC Silver.
But glad I have asked and able to conclude on this curiosity ~
But glad I have asked and able to conclude on this curiosity ~
Jan 4, 2012, 12:08 pm
#156
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ZOA, SFO, HKG
Programs: UA 1K 0.9MM, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Hertz PC, SBux Gold, TSA Pre✓
Posts: 13,811
Jan 5, 2012, 6:06 pm
#157
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Asia/Europe
Programs: CX, OZ, MU (+AY, DL), Shangri-La, Hilton
Posts: 7,236
I have the feeling that CX would like to see some generated revenue for them and maybe also a few bookings before they'd consider matching someone. Of course not knowing if this was indeed the case in the aformentioned scenario.
Jan 6, 2012, 10:50 am
#158
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ZOA, SFO, HKG
Programs: UA 1K 0.9MM, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Hertz PC, SBux Gold, TSA Pre✓
Posts: 13,811
When I was comped, I provided my CX booking to MPC.
Jan 12, 2012, 12:09 am
#162
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 7,708
Depends. My experiences are with colleagues and friends who were AA EXP. I believe one was comped GO (a rung below Cathay's DM status), and I can't remember what happened to the other (but I recall it wasn't DM). They both faxed in their flight histories to CX.
Jan 12, 2012, 12:22 am
#163
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,340
They almost never comp DM, and GO is quite rare too, unless your AA history shows truly exorbitant travel or at least consistent travel with CX.
Jan 12, 2012, 2:49 am
#164
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: OneWorld Emerald (BA GGL), *A Silver (Miles & Less), Skyteam Pleb (KLM FlyingBlue), Mucci Platinum
Posts: 901
I must say that they were very professional and apologetic about not providing a straight comp to Emerald/Diamond, and must have noted it in my file because on my first flight using my new CX Marco Polo number, the check-in lady said "Ah, Mr TMT, we would like to upgrade you on this flight". Unfortunately it was a 33B and I was already booked in J... oh well.
Jan 12, 2012, 3:10 am
#165
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,340
If it's a useful reference point, I've been BA Emerald for many years and have been clocking up between 65k to 90k miles on CX flights for the past several years. CX Marco Polo asked for faxed copies of my travel history and politely regretted that they weren't able to comp me straight to CX Emerald/Diamond, but were fine with comping me to CX Sapphire/Gold.
I must say that they were very professional and apologetic about not providing a straight comp to Emerald/Diamond, and must have noted it in my file because on my first flight using my new CX Marco Polo number, the check-in lady said "Ah, Mr TMT, we would like to upgrade you on this flight". Unfortunately it was a 33B and I was already booked in J... oh well.
I must say that they were very professional and apologetic about not providing a straight comp to Emerald/Diamond, and must have noted it in my file because on my first flight using my new CX Marco Polo number, the check-in lady said "Ah, Mr TMT, we would like to upgrade you on this flight". Unfortunately it was a 33B and I was already booked in J... oh well.
