Airline Status Match Master Thread
#1741
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: FLR
Programs: FlyingBlue, Bonus Aeroflot, China Destiny Miles, MilleMiglia
Posts: 158
About the status match by China Southern: which is the best airline/alliance that likely will obtain the match?
Do we have to send our documents/request to the Sky Pearl email or better to contact China Southern in a different way?
Do we have to send our documents/request to the Sky Pearl email or better to contact China Southern in a different way?
#1742
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: TK Elite, QR Gold
Posts: 1,272
#1744
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 641
Same for me. However, non-US does not guarantee the SMS (as I read in the comments here)
I have a bunch of bookings to make in China, I would happily make all those with CZ if this actually works.
#1745
Join Date: May 2015
Programs: BAEC back to silver, Flying Blue Silver
Posts: 406
Seems to be over for most of us. Just received this in an e-mail reply after applying for status match:
"Special Note:
The "Elite Member Matches" project is specifically sent to members who have been pre-qualified. It’s not a public program. We noticed many irresponsible distribution and malicious reproduction of the project, as well as too much forged, altered application materials, China Southern Airlines North America will suspend the application of non-invited members."
"Special Note:
The "Elite Member Matches" project is specifically sent to members who have been pre-qualified. It’s not a public program. We noticed many irresponsible distribution and malicious reproduction of the project, as well as too much forged, altered application materials, China Southern Airlines North America will suspend the application of non-invited members."
#1746
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: FLR
Programs: FlyingBlue, Bonus Aeroflot, China Destiny Miles, MilleMiglia
Posts: 158
Dear Sir/Madam:
Thank you for writing to us. Agent No.8291 service for you. Sorry for the inconvenience. We can't match the status. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding.
Thank you for selecting China Southern Airlines.
Email address:[email protected]
Thank you for writing to us. Agent No.8291 service for you. Sorry for the inconvenience. We can't match the status. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding.
Thank you for selecting China Southern Airlines.
Email address:[email protected]
#1747
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: SFO/SJC/OAK
Programs: OZ Diamond (*G), KQ Asante Gold (ST+), Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,506
I tried a German number and while I got the code, I wasn't able to put it in as the China Southern website kept saying I needed to verify the code somehow?? Oh well, looks like the match is dead anyways.
#1749
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Great Britain
Programs: Air: QR Silver. BA Silver Emirates, Hotels: CC Gold, IHG Spire AMB, Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 1,486
NNnnooo....... Did I wait too long ?? Nuts. Was on holiday and thought I'd do it when I get back & can grab one of my business cards (as per one of the requirements).
Was hoping to match from Qatar Platinum :-(
Anyone know of a way to prompt an invitation ?!
Was hoping to match from Qatar Platinum :-(
Anyone know of a way to prompt an invitation ?!
#1750
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Great Britain
Programs: Air: QR Silver. BA Silver Emirates, Hotels: CC Gold, IHG Spire AMB, Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 1,486
Dear Sir/Madam:
Thank you for writing to us. Agent No.8291 service for you. Sorry for the inconvenience. We can't match the status. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding.
Thank you for selecting China Southern Airlines.
Email address:[email protected]
Thank you for writing to us. Agent No.8291 service for you. Sorry for the inconvenience. We can't match the status. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding.
Thank you for selecting China Southern Airlines.
Email address:[email protected]
Cheers.
#1751
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Bangkok, Thailand. No longer Palm Coast, FL though still exiled, again, from the Bay Area.
Programs: Only the good ones
Posts: 5,153
Loyalty Lobby and probably other blogs had a CZ link for match to most statuses of DL, UA and AA. Turns out it was by invitation only, so you didn't miss anything and can go back on vacation
#1752
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Gdynia, Poland
Posts: 628
Dear Sir/Madam:
Thank you for writing to us. Agent No.8291 service for you. Sorry for the inconvenience. We can't match the status. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding.
Thank you for selecting China Southern Airlines.
Email address:[email protected]
Thank you for writing to us. Agent No.8291 service for you. Sorry for the inconvenience. We can't match the status. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding.
Thank you for selecting China Southern Airlines.
Email address:[email protected]
Dear Valued Customers,
Your email is well received. Thanks for getting in touch with China Southern Airlines North America marketing dept. Well get back to you in 3-5 business days.
Special notice: Overseas Elite membership status match program is designed for invited customers. We understand you may get the info from families, colleagues or friends, but limited by the quality control well serve our invited customers at the first priority. If you are not in our current list please allow us a little longer time for process. Well try our best to serve you as soon as possible.
As far as I know, later there was also other version of answer, indicating that promotion has been suspended, but the one I've received suggests that my application will be processed. I wonder, when may I expect to get any new information?
#1753
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Bangkok, Thailand. No longer Palm Coast, FL though still exiled, again, from the Bay Area.
Programs: Only the good ones
Posts: 5,153
How long did it take to receive this answer from the moment you applied for status match? I sent my application on the 15th of July and so far, the same day I've only received this:
Dear Valued Customers,
Your email is well received. Thanks for getting in touch with China Southern Airlines North America marketing dept. Well get back to you in 3-5 business days.
Special notice: Overseas Elite membership status match program is designed for invited customers. We understand you may get the info from families, colleagues or friends, but limited by the quality control well serve our invited customers at the first priority. If you are not in our current list please allow us a little longer time for process. Well try our best to serve you as soon as possible.
As far as I know, later there was also other version of answer, indicating that promotion has been suspended, but the one I've received suggests that my application will be processed. I wonder, when may I expect to get any new information?
Dear Valued Customers,
Your email is well received. Thanks for getting in touch with China Southern Airlines North America marketing dept. Well get back to you in 3-5 business days.
Special notice: Overseas Elite membership status match program is designed for invited customers. We understand you may get the info from families, colleagues or friends, but limited by the quality control well serve our invited customers at the first priority. If you are not in our current list please allow us a little longer time for process. Well try our best to serve you as soon as possible.
As far as I know, later there was also other version of answer, indicating that promotion has been suspended, but the one I've received suggests that my application will be processed. I wonder, when may I expect to get any new information?