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Mar 3, 2024 | 4:48 pm

#2176

kampret

Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: SFO/OAK/SJC

Programs: UA 1P, HH Silver

Posts: 145

I've been racking my brains and I just can't find the ideal solution. Basically I'm on Star Alliance Gold with United based in US, but just recently moved to Australia. I'm trying to see if there's a good way to get status match, or easily gain status with airlines that fly from/to Australia. Obviously I can't book flights through United unless it's going to US, and my future destinations will mainly Australia and South East Asia. The flights I'm currently thinking of flying with - Singapore Airlines, Garuda, Qantas, ANA.

Would anyone be able to help me retain my Gold status? I'm not ready to lose it after having the status for the past 15 years or so. Help my flyertalk you're my only hope.

Mar 3, 2024 | 10:54 pm

#2177

SPN Lifer

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Mar 2002

Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)

Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Silver. Life: UA .60 MM, United & Admirals Clubs (spousal), Marriott Platinum

Posts: 17,998

Quote:

Originally Posted by kampret (Post # 2177)

I'm on Star Alliance Gold with United based in US, but just recently moved to Australia. I'm trying to see if there's a good way to get status match, or easily gain status with airlines that fly from/to Australia. . . . The flights I'm currently thinking of flying with - Singapore Airlines, Garuda, Qantas, ANA.

Singapore Airlines (SQ) and All Nippon Airways / ANA (NH) are both members of Star Alliance (*A), so you will not be able to status match directly from United Airlines (UA) to SQ or NH.

Garuda Indonesia (GA) is in SkyTeam (ST); Qantas (QF) is in oneworld (OW).

In Post # 1968, supra, from 4½ years ago, the list of 8 airlines which GA will match does not include UA.

A logical choice would seem to be QF. In Post # 422, supra, from 10½ years ago, it states that QF did not do status matches. I would check the Qantas FlyerTalk forum to see if there have been any changes since then and whether QF currently has status match offers. (Searching this thread for "Qantas" indicates a lot of folk trying to match out of QF.)

Sorry.

Last edited by SPN Lifer; Mar 3, 2024 at 11:13 pm

Mar 4, 2024 | 6:50 am

#2178

ma91pmh

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: RDU

Programs: A few

Posts: 5,506

Quote:

Originally Posted by jms_uk

As is the fact that UK passport doesn't prove residency (driving license does have address on it).

I have a still valid UK drivers license, think it expires in 2047. And I have not lived in the UK since 2006 lol

Mar 4, 2024 | 12:55 pm

#2179

jms_uk

Join Date: Dec 2008

Location: London

Programs: LH SEN, SK Silver, Sixt Diamond, Hertz PC, Avis PC, Bonvoy Gold

Posts: 5,273

Quote:

Originally Posted by ma91pmh

I have a still valid UK drivers license, think it expires in 2047. And I have not lived in the UK since 2006 lol

That would be your driving entitlement? The card licenses are only valid for 10 years and need to be renewed.

2047 date is on the back, you'd find a different one on the front (card expiry date).

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Mar 5, 2024 | 10:33 pm

#2180

MNLIST

Join Date: Dec 2022

Location: Nomadic

Programs: Aeroplan 50K

Posts: 82

Quote:

Originally Posted by kampret

Get the HSBC Star Alliance card which get you Gold on one of Air NZ, EVA, Singapore Airlines, or THAI with 4k spend in the first year. After that, you should have enough flying activities to maintain status, or just spend 60k a year instead

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Mar 7, 2024 | 10:38 am

#2181

sdm1985

Join Date: Sep 2020

Posts: 321

Hey,
QR gold for a new more weeks, is there any no obligation status match worth trying?
Thanks.

Last edited by sdm1985; Mar 7, 2024 at 11:48 am

Mar 7, 2024 | 11:05 am

#2182

mia

Flyertalk Posting Legend Moderator: Credit Card Programs, American Express, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Diners Club, Eco Travel, Signatures

Join Date: Jun 2003

Location: Miami, Mpls & London

Programs: AA, IHG & Marriott Platinum; DL & HH Gold

Posts: 51,877

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdm1985

QA gold

Do you mean Qatar Airways? Their code is QR, not QA.

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Mar 7, 2024 | 10:53 pm

#2183

Coifman

Join Date: Aug 2017

Programs: TK Elite, KQ Platinum

Posts: 14

I have TK Elite, Aerolineas Argentinas diamond (SkyTeam) and Asante Platinum. What's my best shot for a oneworld status match?

Mar 11, 2024 | 12:21 pm

#2184

Boraxo

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Dec 2002

Location: Danville, CA, USA;

Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat

Posts: 18,080

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coifman

I have TK Elite, Aerolineas Argentinas diamond (SkyTeam) and Asante Platinum. What's my best shot for a oneworld status match?

I need a OW status match as well (from *A or SkyTeam) and have yet to find any realistic options (at least for those of us with a USA address).

Mar 11, 2024 | 12:41 pm

#2185

guv1976

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Dec 2003

Location: Not here; there!

Programs: AA Lifetime Gold

Posts: 34,998

Quote:

Originally Posted by nacho

Check the tax rules before applying for a British passport. I don't think the UK has the same taxation system in the US. The US tax system is pretty insane that US citizens/long term green card holders are subject to US taxation even though they don't live in the US.

There is a foreign-tax credit available to U.S. citizens whose income is also subject to taxation abroad:

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/inte...ign-tax-credit

("If you paid or accrued foreign taxes to a foreign country or U.S. possession and are subject to U.S. tax on the same income, you may be able to take either a credit or an itemized deduction for those taxes.")

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Mar 11, 2024 | 1:37 pm

#2186

percysmith

Ambassador, Hong Kong and Macau

Join Date: May 2009

Location: HKG

Programs: Non-top tier Asia Miles member

Posts: 22,114

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richey66

Finnair Gold matched both to Turkish Elite and Asante Gold.

(Asante) "We regret to inform you that this offer was halted and therefore we can not be in a position to do the status match".

Mar 11, 2024 | 2:42 pm

#2187

asovse1

Join Date: May 2017

Location: YEG & SGN

Programs: AC 25K, BR Silver

Posts: 1,038

Quote:

Originally Posted by kampret

Do you happen to be Bonvoy Gold Elite by any chance? (or have access to it via a credit card that grants the status). there's an SQ Silver fast track for Bonvoy Gold, and Bonvoy Platinum/Titanium/Ambassador qualify for the SQ Gold fast track

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boraxo

I need a OW status match as well (from *A or SkyTeam) and have yet to find any realistic options (at least for those of us with a USA address).

I see you're UA 1MM, how about the Alaska status match? It bestowed oneworld benefits on me a few times

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Apr 9, 2024 | 11:32 pm

#2188

Boraxo

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Join Date: Dec 2002

Location: Danville, CA, USA;

Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat

Posts: 18,080

BA is currently offering a status match for elites in USA and Canada programs. No cost! (well except for flights if you want to retain status past the initial period)

https://www.britishairways.com/conte...Ff2rjggdXzsBIw

https://viewfromthewing.com/hot-how-...estic-flights/

Quote:

Originally Posted by asovse1

I see you're UA 1MM, how about the Alaska status match? It bestowed oneworld benefits on me a few times

Unfortunately have already done that twice (even though once per lifetime LOL) so I am not eligible.

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Feb 6, 2025 | 6:08 pm

#2189

ibling

Join Date: Aug 2016

Location: YOW

Posts: 85

Hey All - I'm doing a special stream with Mark, CEO of Loyalty Status Co. and creator of StatusMatch. If the topic interests you, feel free to hop on the interactive Zoom session. We start in ~30 mins from now. Cheers!

Topic: Loyalty Programs and Status Matching with Mark Ross-Smith

Time: Feb 6, 2025 08:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Feb 16, 2025 | 6:05 pm

#2190

ibling

Join Date: Aug 2016

Location: YOW

Posts: 85

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibling

For those interested in the chat with Mark - topics discussed;

✅ Who deserves Status
✅ Who is a high value customer for an airline
✅ The push-pull of status and awards between airlines and customer