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CrownRoyalForever Dec 11, 2013 12:39 am


Originally Posted by KATERGOO (Post 21893329)
TK only matches the 3 big alliances : skyteam, OW, and Star Alliance

Any chance they would match Alaska MVP Gold?

Cheers

IncaFlyer Dec 11, 2013 11:08 am

Any thoughts on when UA will start matching US Airways elites, now that US is planning to leave the Star Alliance?

karaokequeen3 Dec 20, 2013 11:16 am

Idle question that popped up - what are the chances of status match between Oneworld carriers? I've got MPO Gold, but did wonder whether this could be status matched for Executive Club Silver...?

SFO777 Dec 20, 2013 11:25 am


Originally Posted by karaokequeen3 (Post 22001316)
Idle question that popped up - what are the chances of status match between Oneworld carriers? I've got MPO Gold, but did wonder whether this could be status matched for Executive Club Silver...?

You might have better luck going the indirect route.
First have a *A or ST airline status match your MPO Gold.
Then once you have that, ask EC to match your (newly minted) *A or ST status.

karaokequeen3 Dec 20, 2013 1:30 pm


Originally Posted by SFO777 (Post 22001368)
You might have better luck going the indirect route.
First have a *A or ST airline status match your MPO Gold.
Then once you have that, ask EC to match your (newly minted) *A or ST status.

Cheers for that, may give it a whirl...

flashware Dec 20, 2013 2:05 pm

That being said I've never heard of BA status matching, neither QF.

smit0847 Dec 22, 2013 5:43 pm

What's the easiest ST program to match my *A Gold to? (I have both TK and NZ *AG).

airfly56 Dec 25, 2013 11:41 am

Have UA silver and would like to match to Alaska. But I earned the Silver last year and this year have mostly flown on award tickets.

Looks like you have to fax AS your statement which will show very little mileage this year, will that be a problem for the match?

sofasurfer Dec 28, 2013 3:18 pm

I status matched to AS from AF/KL FB with zero miles that year and was ok.

ikvliegveel Dec 29, 2013 7:46 am


Originally Posted by smit0847 (Post 22012731)
What's the easiest ST program to match my *A Gold to? (I have both TK and NZ *AG).

Same question.

Looking at Delta but it states:

During the 90-day period, you will not have access to all reciprocal Medallion benefits with Delta's partner airlines, including access to SkyTeam® lounges.

That seems strange to me,if status reflects ST elite plus .. would KLM refuse entry?

Sam_AE Dec 30, 2013 8:00 am

I just received an email from AirBerlin offering me a status match/challenge to AB gold for four months. I replied right away to accept the offer. I happen to have an AA flight in two days. Any chance my AB will be updated by then? How long does it take to have the AB status reflected online? Will AA let me in to their lounge without the AB gold card?

erik19283 Dec 30, 2013 8:33 pm


Originally Posted by Sam_AE (Post 22049617)
I just received an email from AirBerlin offering me a status match/challenge to AB gold for four months. I replied right away to accept the offer. I happen to have an AA flight in two days. Any chance my AB will be updated by then? How long does it take to have the AB status reflected online? Will AA let me in to their lounge without the AB gold card?

I got a PDF file confirming my topbonus Gold Card. I printed it out and that was enough in NRT, but I don't remember if I had asked for it (the PDF letter) or if I had just received it at the same time they sent me email to confirm my challenge.

Sam_AE Jan 1, 2014 8:03 am


Originally Posted by Sam_AE (Post 22049617)
I just received an email from AirBerlin offering me a status match/challenge to AB gold for four months. I replied right away to accept the offer. I happen to have an AA flight in two days. Any chance my AB will be updated by then? How long does it take to have the AB status reflected online? Will AA let me in to their lounge without the AB gold card?

Turns out, they let me in to the MIA Admirals lounge just using my AB ff#. My account still doesn't show the match/gold status but the lounge agent just asked me what status I had and I told her it was Gold and i gave her my ff#. She did a lot of typing in her computer but ultimately asked me nothing and let me in with two drink passes. Now that I'm in the lounge this is a bit of a let down. Nothing really here except some coffee and snacks. There's also a paid restaurant??! What's up with that??? Probably still worth being here for the peace and quiet.

CMK10 Jan 1, 2014 2:43 pm


Originally Posted by Sam_AE (Post 22061458)
Turns out, they let me in to the MIA Admirals lounge just using my AB ff#. My account still doesn't show the match/gold status but the lounge agent just asked me what status I had and I told her it was Gold and i gave her my ff#. She did a lot of typing in her computer but ultimately asked me nothing and let me in with two drink passes. Now that I'm in the lounge this is a bit of a let down. Nothing really here except some coffee and snacks. There's also a paid restaurant??! What's up with that??? Probably still worth being here for the peace and quiet.

Glad you got in but sorry you're disappointed. Welcome to the United States though, we don't really go in for fancy lounges here I'm afraid. In fact, had you been at that Admirals Club 6 months ago you'd have found even less free food than now. That said, some of the paid food is actually pretty good, I've had a couple meals at Admirals Clubs this year including a panini from the very lounge you're at. At least your drink coupons will get you some decent stuff.

sunnyzip Jan 1, 2014 6:50 pm

I have GulfAir Falcon flyer Gold card. What are my options for matching (no challenge) to any airlines in either Star or One World...?

kcmj1234 Jan 2, 2014 4:45 pm

I contacted Airberlin for status match yesterday and I got the email from them today. They will offer gold status for 4 months. I will try it.

chuckywang Jan 3, 2014 5:59 am

I did a status match to UA (from AA). I have until 3/10/14 to fly 12.5k EQM in order to have my status extended until 2015. Is there any chance to have that deadline pushed back a week? I have a flight that I want to book, but the return is on 3/16/14.

NumberNine Jan 3, 2014 6:19 am


Originally Posted by kcmj1234 (Post 22071062)
I contacted Airberlin for status match yesterday and I got the email from them today. They will offer gold status for 4 months. I will try it.

From which FFP and which status did you perform a match?

arollins Jan 4, 2014 7:14 pm


Originally Posted by chuckywang (Post 22074321)
I did a status match to UA (from AA). I have until 3/10/14 to fly 12.5k EQM in order to have my status extended until 2015. Is there any chance to have that deadline pushed back a week? I have a flight that I want to book, but the return is on 3/16/14.

Only UA can answer this for you. Keep in mind that when doing a status match you are given a challenge to accomplish this, fly x miles by y time frame. Hence the challenge.

RustyC Jan 5, 2014 1:26 am

Well, I must be one of the people Delta is trying to get rid of, having requalified PM in 2013 on only $1,177 on spending they counted. If they had counted partner tickets (AM, AF, KL) it would have put it in between silver and gold, but MM status has the silver part covered anyway.

So I either have to fly the miles AND spend at least $5K to get a higher status than what I have, or I might as well spend $0.

So I'll be looking to see if there's someplace else to jump. I've spent about half my flying career at high elite levels on non-DL carriers (not easy if in ATL), but there are fewer choices now.

chuckywang Jan 7, 2014 3:43 am


Originally Posted by arollins (Post 22085232)
Only UA can answer this for you. Keep in mind that when doing a status match you are given a challenge to accomplish this, fly x miles by y time frame. Hence the challenge.

Yes, I am well aware of the challenge dates. I did in fact email United about this and they adjusted my challenge dates to 4/10/13, so I'm happy now.

savekenny Jan 9, 2014 10:39 pm

Sent in DL DM statement to United. Matched to 1K. Process took six days.

"To remain a Premier 1K member through 2014, you will need to fly 35,000 Premier qualifying miles (PQM) or 40 Premier qualifying segments (PQS) on flights operated by United®, United Express® or Copa within that 90-day timeframe."

boylero Jan 10, 2014 6:28 pm

looking for a status match to Skyteam, have SQ Gold, A3 Gold, QF WP, VA WP any clues as to who or how to go about it please?

IAHUArunner Jan 10, 2014 9:17 pm

AA still offering status match or Challenge for UA 1k to EX Plat?

KATERGOO Jan 10, 2014 10:04 pm


Originally Posted by boylero (Post 22129964)
looking for a status match to Skyteam, have SQ Gold, A3 Gold, QF WP, VA WP any clues as to who or how to go about it please?

You could try Aerolineas Argentinas.
I tried China Airlines and got no answer.

SFO777 Jan 10, 2014 10:13 pm


Originally Posted by boylero (Post 22129964)
looking for a status match to Skyteam, have SQ Gold, A3 Gold, QF WP, VA WP any clues as to who or how to go about it please?


Originally Posted by KATERGOO (Post 22130792)
You could try Aerolineas Argentinas.
I tried China Airlines and got no answer.

AR has an active status match program but does not list any of your airlines.
http://www.aerolineas.com.ar/en-nz/a...fioarpluselite

ZZYZXROAD Jan 13, 2014 4:02 pm


Originally Posted by IAHUArunner (Post 22130610)
AA still offering status match or Challenge for UA 1k to EX Plat?

Anyone still know?

frank_10b Jan 15, 2014 8:53 pm


Originally Posted by savekenny (Post 22123301)
Sent in DL DM statement to United. Matched to 1K. Process took six days.

"To remain a Premier 1K member through 2014, you will need to fly 35,000 Premier qualifying miles (PQM) or 40 Premier qualifying segments (PQS) on flights operated by United®, United Express® or Copa within that 90-day timeframe."

Do you get GPUs or other upgrades if you do a challenge?

savekenny Jan 16, 2014 12:47 am


Originally Posted by frank_10b (Post 22163584)
Do you get GPUs or other upgrades if you do a challenge?

The email did not mention and I didn't think to ask since my intention for the match wasn't to complete the challenge to keep the status anyway.

steppie Jan 16, 2014 9:57 am


Originally Posted by cblaisd (Post 21944523)
Matched United Platinum to AS MVP Gold.

By the way, this was the third time (same account number) over the last ten years that I have been comped status on AS based on UA status :)

Could you please advise me on how to get AS match? I am UA 1k and very close to MM.
Who would I contact, what would I say, and would I include documentation?
Thank you so much, Ms. Steppie

macdonaldj2 Jan 16, 2014 11:17 am


Originally Posted by IAHUArunner (Post 22130610)
AA still offering status match or Challenge for UA 1k to EX Plat?


Originally Posted by ZZYZXROAD (Post 22147889)
Anyone still know?

Called yesterday, 1k to EXP Plat challenge of 25 PQM within 3 months of acceptance

steppie Jan 16, 2014 3:12 pm


Originally Posted by steppie (Post 22166532)
Could you please advise me on how to get AS match? I am UA 1k and very close to MM.
Who would I contact, what would I say, and would I include documentation?
Thank you so much, Ms. Steppie

I am all set with AS! they seemed to be pleased to match my status.

IverTheCat Jan 24, 2014 2:50 pm

Are there any airlines that are willing to match status for BA Silver?

DLDFW Jan 24, 2014 6:54 pm

USA Carriers
 

Originally Posted by IverTheCat (Post 22216192)
Are there any airlines that are willing to match status for BA Silver?

One better, any "American" carriers will match status from BA GOLD?

smfs Jan 25, 2014 8:49 am

Does anyone match Southwest?

FlyMusic Jan 25, 2014 6:07 pm

Airline Status Match Master Thread: 2013-2014
 
I keep getting offers from AA for Plat for flying 12k miles in 3 months + 20 500 mile vouchers. Last year they were also offering me Exec Plat. Who at AA can I contact to see if could get the same deal? Has anyone tried this?

DLDFW Jan 25, 2014 7:52 pm

AA Offer
 

Originally Posted by FlyMusic (Post 22222288)
I keep getting offers from AA for Plat for flying 12k miles in 3 months + 20 500 mile vouchers. Last year they were also offering me Exec Plat. Who at AA can I contact to see if could get the same deal? Has anyone tried this?

When did you get this offer? Today and was there an offer code associated with it?

tboons Jan 25, 2014 9:06 pm

Qater Gold, OW Sapphire, can i match to any other alliance?

intltravel90 Jan 25, 2014 9:41 pm

BA matches
 
You might have luck; try here: http://www.united.com/web/en-US/apps...omoCode=TB8230

Admittedly, that's only for Delta, but they definitely do it.

FlyMusic Jan 26, 2014 12:08 pm

I got emails 3 times last year for offers at all 3 tiers. So far this year I have gotten 2 emails but they only mention Plat status.



Originally Posted by DLDFW (Post 22222775)
Quote:





Originally Posted by FlyMusic


I keep getting offers from AA for Plat for flying 12k miles in 3 months + 20 500 mile vouchers. Last year they were also offering me Exec Plat. Who at AA can I contact to see if could get the same deal? Has anyone tried this?




When did you get this offer? Today and was there an offer code associated with it?



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