Go Back  FlyerTalk Forums > Miles&Points > MilesBuzz
Reload this Page >

Airline Status Match Master Thread

Community
Wiki Posts
Search

Airline Status Match Master Thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 26, 2021, 1:07 pm
  #2026  
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: YYZ,FCO,ATH
Programs: AZ MilleMiglia, AF/KLM Flying Blue, A3 Miles & Bonus
Posts: 91
Originally Posted by AHC96
ITA Airways is launching a status match to their 'Volare' programme.

Request your status matching in two simple steps:
  • If you are still not registered, sign up for the new program Volare
  • Send an email to [email protected] with the following characteristics:
    • Email subject: "program of origin" - "status of origin"
    • Body text: Name; Surname; "program of origin"; "status of origin"
    • Attach a legible copy of your current valid Frequent Flyer Card (digital or physical) and a copy of your ID card (pdf format, jpg)
Your request to match your membership status will be reviewed and you will be sent an email to confirm that your status has been recognized by December 31, 2021.

They will match to the following airlines: Aeroflot, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Air Europa, Air France/KLM, American Airlines, ANA, British Airways, Czech Airlines, Emirates, Iberia, Korean Air, Lufthansa, MEA, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, Singapore Airlines, TAP, TAROM, Turkish Airways, United Airlines.

Their website is still incomplete and doesn't have much information about the Volare programme. Not even information about the tier levels or benefits.
It does have information about tier level and benefits It’s in the regulations section.
fmirenzi is offline  
Old Oct 26, 2021, 5:31 pm
  #2027  
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
Posts: 36,028
Wonder if they would match to Alaska Airlines?
cblaisd is offline  
Old Oct 30, 2021, 7:11 am
  #2028  
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: London
Programs: SK Gold, ITA Executive, Sixt Diamond, Hertz PC, Avis PC, IHG Platinum
Posts: 5,164
Originally Posted by cblaisd
Wonder if they would match to Alaska Airlines?
As it is not listed on their website, there's only one way to find out: apply.
jms_uk is offline  
Old Oct 30, 2021, 7:16 am
  #2029  
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NYC
Programs: WoH Globalist, AA Platinum Pro, HHonors Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Silver, Hertz Prez's Circle
Posts: 421
Originally Posted by AHC96
ITA Airways is launching a status match to their 'Volare' programme.

Request your status matching in two simple steps:
  • If you are still not registered, sign up for the new program Volare
  • Send an email to [email protected] with the following characteristics:
    • Email subject: "program of origin" - "status of origin"
    • Body text: Name; Surname; "program of origin"; "status of origin"
    • Attach a legible copy of your current valid Frequent Flyer Card (digital or physical) and a copy of your ID card (pdf format, jpg)
Your request to match your membership status will be reviewed and you will be sent an email to confirm that your status has been recognized by December 31, 2021.

They will match to the following airlines: Aeroflot, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Air Europa, Air France/KLM, American Airlines, ANA, British Airways, Czech Airlines, Emirates, Iberia, Korean Air, Lufthansa, MEA, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, Singapore Airlines, TAP, TAROM, Turkish Airways, United Airlines.

Their website is still incomplete and doesn't have much information about the Volare programme. Not even information about the tier levels or benefits.
to confirm, even with top-tier Skyteam status (“Elite Plus?”) via ITA Airways, I still wouldn’t get DL Sky Club lounge access while on domestic USA itineraries?
Yarhead is offline  
Old Oct 30, 2021, 12:11 pm
  #2030  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
Posts: 14,186
Originally Posted by Yarhead
to confirm, even with top-tier Skyteam status (“Elite Plus?”) via ITA Airways, I still wouldn’t get DL Sky Club lounge access while on domestic USA itineraries?
ITA Airways is not a member of the Skyteam alliance.
ISTFlyer is offline  
Old Oct 30, 2021, 12:18 pm
  #2031  
Suspended
 
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 62
Originally Posted by Yarhead
to confirm, even with top-tier Skyteam status (“Elite Plus?”) via ITA Airways, I still wouldn’t get DL Sky Club lounge access while on domestic USA itineraries?
Nope, need an international itinerary.

BTW, for those who matched: ITA says the match will be valid as of January 1. I doubt you would get ST benefits before that date.
EDB99 is offline  
Old Oct 30, 2021, 12:35 pm
  #2032  
Marriott Contributor Badge
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
Originally Posted by ISTFlyer
ITA Airways is not a member of the Skyteam alliance.
Sure they are, was that even in doubt?

https://www.aviacionline.com/2021/10...joins-skyteam/
Pseudo Nim is offline  
Old Oct 30, 2021, 12:42 pm
  #2033  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
Posts: 14,186
Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim
Sure they are, was that even in doubt?

https://www.aviacionline.com/2021/10...joins-skyteam/
Oops, the announcement was made yesterday.
ISTFlyer is offline  
Old Nov 5, 2021, 12:26 pm
  #2034  
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 161
Went ahead and did this, got an email saying I was approved and my status has been recognized as PREMIUM. Still have no idea what that means.
amybd is offline  
Old Nov 5, 2021, 1:21 pm
  #2035  
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: London
Programs: SK Gold, ITA Executive, Sixt Diamond, Hertz PC, Avis PC, IHG Platinum
Posts: 5,164
Originally Posted by amybd
Went ahead and did this, got an email saying I was approved and my status has been recognized as PREMIUM. Still have no idea what that means.
How long did they take to process the application?
jms_uk is offline  
Old Nov 5, 2021, 2:15 pm
  #2036  
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 161
Sent email 10/30, got email back yesterday with new status and it seems to say it is effective now
amybd is offline  
Old Nov 5, 2021, 3:28 pm
  #2037  
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Programs: TK Elite, Hilton Diamond, BA Silver
Posts: 967
I´ve also been matched using my British Airways Gold status. Sent an email October 31 and this morning, got an email:

We are pleased to inform you that your request for Status Match to the Volare loyalty program by ITA Airways has been accepted and, from now on, you have joined the Club as an Executive Member.

On their website, they have four exclusive clubs, Smart, Plus, Premium and Executive, where Executive I believe is the highest and the one I´ve been matched to.
thefilipinotraveler is offline  
Old Nov 5, 2021, 9:32 pm
  #2038  
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: SFO/SJC/OAK
Programs: OZ Diamond (*G), KQ Asante Gold (ST+), Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,511
Has anyone tried matching to ITA using a Star Alliance or One World status not specifically listed on their website?
zeer0 is offline  
Old Nov 6, 2021, 5:42 am
  #2039  
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,905
Is there a volare account number somewhere on the website?
rrgg is offline  
Old Nov 7, 2021, 4:16 am
  #2040  
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: London
Programs: SK Gold, ITA Executive, Sixt Diamond, Hertz PC, Avis PC, IHG Platinum
Posts: 5,164
Originally Posted by rrgg
Is there a volare account number somewhere on the website?
Probably only after 01JAN22?
jms_uk is offline  


Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.