Airline Status Match Master Thread
Dec 4, 2025 | 8:25 pm
#2236
Ambassador, Hong Kong and Macau
Join Date: May 2009
Location: HKG
Programs: Non-top tier Asia Miles member
Posts: 22,114
I tried to match my LH Senator -> KQ Gold Elite Plus and got almost immediately declined but no email notification. I emailed them to see what's up. LH Senator was matched as well from ITA back then, but I have flight history. Paid with a US credit card but have my region as Germany; wondering if that's why?
When I was matching KQ, I used my Australian address (I was physically sitting in it) *and* my Australian credit card.
I submitted a genuinely earned AT Plat https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/37323485-post391.html , it was done under booster https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/37448546-post184.html which I applied for under my HK details with Statusmatch but they didn't seem to match (or mind).
Dec 13, 2025 | 2:51 am
#2237
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 15
I tried to match my LH Senator -> KQ Gold Elite Plus and got almost immediately declined but no email notification. I emailed them to see what's up. LH Senator was matched as well from ITA back then, but I have flight history. Paid with a US credit card but have my region as Germany; wondering if that's why?
I have booked the same day as my status match a more expensive trip on a OW member next week. It looks like I should have gone with the cheapest low cost option
Update - Read the T&Cs more carefully, probably the reason - I wish they could highlight it in the FAQ as I am going to have a long layover now w/o lounge access and no luggage...
(j) Any application where StatusMatch.com belives the origin account has not earned the status according to the other program terms and on merit through flying, or 'chain matched' from another program, will be declined.
Last edited by sisisi; Dec 13, 2025 at 3:52 am
Dec 19, 2025 | 3:16 am
#2239
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NUE
Programs: *G (TK elite+, LH SEN), ST elite plus (AF PFL), oneworld emerald (AT),IHG Diamond, Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,113
I tried to match my LH Senator -> KQ Gold Elite Plus and got almost immediately declined but no email notification. I emailed them to see what's up. LH Senator was matched as well from ITA back then, but I have flight history. Paid with a US credit card but have my region as Germany; wondering if that's why?
you can try by changing your Lufthansa email address - so they can't use that information to match you against earlier matches. and in case you have not been SEN before the status match you should have received a new service card number from LH - that you could not have used in an earlier match. with these changes they can't see the chain match.
Dec 26, 2025 | 9:40 am
#2240
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: TLL
Programs: AY LUMO (500K+), Marriott Abassador, Hertz President Circle, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 231
ITA to LH
Can anyone give a tip.
Got ITA Premium, ending 03.2026
qualifying and non qualifing points on it.
but statusmatching via ststusmatcher giving negative response. Based in EU. All according to the match rules.
Got ITA Premium, ending 03.2026
qualifying and non qualifing points on it.
but statusmatching via ststusmatcher giving negative response. Based in EU. All according to the match rules.
Jan 9, 2026 | 3:06 am
#2241
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: British Airways Executive Club, Miles & Smiles, Skyteam, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honours, IHG
Posts: 273
hi everyone - I'm BA Gold and have a flight with Delta in a month or so. What's the best way / best option to status match across to Skyteam? TIA
Jan 9, 2026 | 3:38 am
#2242
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 52,701
DL will match you to PM for a few months.
Delta Air Lines Elite Status Match Challenge : The Definitive Thread
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Jan 9, 2026 | 4:06 am
#2243
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: British Airways Executive Club, Miles & Smiles, Skyteam, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honours, IHG
Posts: 273
DL will match you to PM for a few months.
Delta Air Lines Elite Status Match Challenge : The Definitive Thread
Delta Air Lines Elite Status Match Challenge : The Definitive Thread
Jan 9, 2026 | 4:35 am
#2244
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
Jan 9, 2026 | 4:36 am
#2245
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 52,701
I don't think there is such requirement. They want to get you on board and will match and then give you 90 days to do a challenge and keep the status.
Jan 9, 2026 | 4:43 am
#2246
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: British Airways Executive Club, Miles & Smiles, Skyteam, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honours, IHG
Posts: 273
I've submitted the status challenge anyway, together with my flight confirmation. Let's see what happens!
Jan 21, 2026 | 8:59 am
#2247
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Mostly EU & (SE)Asia
Programs: Various shiny cards at hotel chains and airlines
Posts: 1,057
Jan 23, 2026 | 2:35 am
#2249
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: British Airways Executive Club, Miles & Smiles, Skyteam, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honours, IHG
Posts: 273