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mlqsko Jun 6, 2014 2:01 am

Any SkyTeam / Flying Blue / One World airlines matching (not interested in challenges) *A Gold at the moment?

Thanks.

Marcy Massura Jun 8, 2014 5:37 pm

I am ExecPlat on AA. Looking to get matched on United. Do you think this is possible?
I am fed up with AA...no upgrades. Not even the systemwide ones work. And I get on flights and see OPEN SEATS in Business and First class.

any advice is appreciated!

SFO777 Jun 8, 2014 5:44 pm


Originally Posted by Marcy Massura (Post 22999753)
I am ExecPlat on AA. Looking to get matched on United. Do you think this is possible?
I am fed up with AA...no upgrades. Not even the systemwide ones work. And I get on flights and see OPEN SEATS in Business and First class.
Any advice is appreciated!

Are you really EXP??
I have a 99% upgrade rate over the past two years.
If you aren't getting upgrades, it is likely that you don't understand how the upgrade process works.

cblaisd Jun 11, 2014 7:52 am


Originally Posted by mlqsko (Post 22987036)
Any SkyTeam / Flying Blue / One World airlines matching (not interested in challenges) *A Gold at the moment?

Also interested in the an answer to this.

brewdog11 Jun 13, 2014 2:33 pm

Anyone hear of any recent 1K to EXP Status Matches lately?

bensim Jun 19, 2014 6:24 am

If I get a match to Cathay Pacific Marco Polo Club Silver, will I get access to other oneworld lounges besides CX ones? Thanks.

flashware Jun 19, 2014 7:44 am


Originally Posted by bensim (Post 23060565)
If I get a match to Cathay Pacific Marco Polo Club Silver, will I get access to other oneworld lounges besides CX ones? Thanks.

No as it is Oneworld Ruby. Only Oneworld Sapphire/Emerald get OW wide access.

Kilian Jun 19, 2014 7:47 am


Originally Posted by bensim (Post 23060565)
If I get a match to Cathay Pacific Marco Polo Club Silver, will I get access to other oneworld lounges besides CX ones? Thanks.

MPC Silver is OW Ruby, so you will not get access to other OneWorld lounges besides a business/first class ticket.

Richard1148 Jun 19, 2014 10:40 am


Originally Posted by bensim (Post 23060565)
If I get a match to Cathay Pacific Marco Polo Club Silver, will I get access to other oneworld lounges besides CX ones? Thanks.

Is CX offering matches? I have an expiring TK Elite (Gold) that I would like to match to something soon.

gilbertaue Jun 19, 2014 6:55 pm


Originally Posted by Richard1148 (Post 23061968)
Is CX offering matches? I have an expiring TK Elite (Gold) that I would like to match to something soon.

They do on a case to case basis. But dont hold your breath. For a TK Gold you will get Ruby and that has almost no benefits (definitely no lounge). So may not be worth it.

ZenWorld Jun 19, 2014 8:41 pm

Star Alliance Status Match?
 
What are the current Star Alliance Members that will match BA Gold (OneWorld Emerald) to Star Allliance Gold?

I believe TK is mentioned, and UA offers a challenge. Anything outside these 2?

I have a

ZenWorld Jun 19, 2014 8:42 pm

Star Alliance Status Match?
 
What are the current Star Alliance Members that will match BA Gold (OneWorld Emerald) to Star Allliance Gold?

I believe TK is mentioned, and UA offers a challenge. Anything outside these 2?

bensim Jun 19, 2014 11:25 pm


Originally Posted by Richard1148 (Post 23061968)
Is CX offering matches? I have an expiring TK Elite (Gold) that I would like to match to something soon.

Apparently yes. See
http://www.statusmatcher.com/.

flashware Jun 19, 2014 11:31 pm


Originally Posted by ZenWorld (Post 23065121)
What are the current Star Alliance Members that will match BA Gold (OneWorld Emerald) to Star Allliance Gold?

I believe TK is mentioned, and UA offers a challenge. Anything outside these 2?

TK Gold is your best bet and does not require a challenge. Easy win.

ZenWorld Jun 20, 2014 9:23 am


Originally Posted by flashware (Post 23065690)
TK Gold is your best bet and does not require a challenge. Easy win.

Actually is that my only choice? lol.
So many airlines in Star Alliance, and I can only see TK offering a match. I wonder if there are lesser known airlines that offer matches that I am not aware of. ;)

Bravianni Jun 20, 2014 9:24 am

SA Gold to oneWorld / SkyTeam
 
Has anybody had luck recently matching StarAlliance Gold (TK, SAS, Aegean) to same tier in oneWorld or SkyTeam?

frank_10b Jun 20, 2014 10:34 am


Originally Posted by flashware (Post 23065690)
TK Gold is your best bet and does not require a challenge. Easy win.

for AA Plat will TK match to *A Gld?

will AK match to AA Plat?
will AK match to UA 1K?
what is best for AA PLat or UA 1K match?

when is best time, now?

flashware Jun 20, 2014 10:48 am


Originally Posted by frank_10b (Post 23067748)
for AA Plat will TK match to *A Gld?

will AK match to AA Plat?
will AK match to UA 1K?
what is best for AA PLat or UA 1K match?

when is best time, now?

No, they will only match Oneworld Emerald e.g. AA EXP

KATERGOO Jun 20, 2014 2:03 pm


Originally Posted by Bravianni (Post 23067386)
Has anybody had luck recently matching StarAlliance Gold (TK, SAS, Aegean) to same tier in oneWorld or SkyTeam?

Yes, try China Airlines.

mlqsko Jun 21, 2014 7:53 am


Originally Posted by KATERGOO (Post 23068887)
Yes, try China Airlines.

I emailed them three times, no response whatsoever :rolleyes:

KATERGOO Jun 21, 2014 9:24 am


Originally Posted by mlqsko (Post 23071917)
I emailed them three times, no response whatsoever :rolleyes:

I did not get any answer either ... but they upgraded my status :)
It took 3 weeks to a month though.

mlqsko Jun 21, 2014 9:32 am


Originally Posted by KATERGOO (Post 23072281)
I did not get any answer either ... but they upgraded my status :)
It took 3 weeks to a month though.

Ha. Just logged in and...

Membership Tier : Emerald Membership

:D

Thank you!

KATERGOO Jun 21, 2014 9:41 am


Originally Posted by mlqsko (Post 23072310)
Ha. Just logged in and...

Membership Tier : Emerald Membership

:D

Thank you!

Congratulations !!!:)

sunnyzip Jun 23, 2014 7:05 pm


Originally Posted by mlqsko (Post 23072310)
Ha. Just logged in and...

Membership Tier : Emerald Membership

:D

Thank you!

How long is the status valid...? Can i further match it to get *Gold...?

bensim Jun 23, 2014 7:24 pm


Originally Posted by KATERGOO (Post 23072281)
I did not get any answer either ... but they upgraded my status :)
It took 3 weeks to a month though.

How long did it did take to receive your card? Can you access Delta lounges on domestic flights in the US? Thanks.

KATERGOO Jun 23, 2014 11:28 pm


Originally Posted by bensim (Post 23084912)
How long did it did take to receive your card? Can you access Delta lounges on domestic flights in the US? Thanks.

I have not received my card. Crediting some flights might be necessary.
I am not sure about Delta lounges in the US but I don't see why you would not get access.

DLDFW Jun 24, 2014 7:38 am


Originally Posted by KATERGOO (Post 23085790)
I have not received my card. Crediting some flights might be necessary.
I am not sure about Delta lounges in the US but I don't see why you would not get access.

I don't think SKYTEAM follows the same rules as OW & Star, you will not get SKYCLUB access on domestic flights.

bodory Jun 25, 2014 2:59 am

Agreed : domestic lounge access is granted only if connecting to an international Skyteam flight the same day.

SiPi Jun 25, 2014 7:09 pm

If I booked travel last week and am approved for a UA challenge next week say, do the miles from that trip ( travel occurs within the challenge period) count towards meeting the mileage criteria for acheiving premier status or does travel only count if both booked and flown within the challenge period?

geclub1 Jun 25, 2014 7:31 pm


Originally Posted by SiPi (Post 23096999)
If I booked travel last week and am approved for a UA challenge next week say, do the miles from that trip ( travel occurs within the challenge period) count towards meeting the mileage criteria for acheiving premier status or does travel only count if both booked and flown within the challenge period?

It counts.

SiPi Jun 25, 2014 7:56 pm

Thx. Anyone had experience with United match/ challenge from Jet Blue Mosaic status? When I inquired by email, they said they would offer a challenge, but given that the tiers don't match up, United is a 4 tier system while jetblue's Mosaic is there one and only premier level, what level on UA can I expect to be matched to?

DLDFW Jun 25, 2014 8:32 pm


Originally Posted by SiPi (Post 23097188)
Thx. Anyone had experience with United match/ challenge from Jet Blue Mosaic status? When I inquired by email, they said they would offer a challenge, but given that the tiers don't match up, United is a 4 tier system while jetblue's Mosaic is there one and only premier level, what level on UA can I expect to be matched to?

GOLD

SiPi Jun 25, 2014 8:46 pm


Originally Posted by DLDFW (Post 23097343)
GOLD

Based on experience or your guess?

DLDFW Jun 25, 2014 9:44 pm


Originally Posted by SiPi (Post 23097405)
Based on experience or your guess?


Talking to UA rep earlier this year regarding status match, of course, UA is notorious for giving incorrect info all the time, so it may vary.

AvidFlyer1990 Jun 27, 2014 12:25 pm

Hello, TK status update question.
 

Originally Posted by KATERGOO (Post 22976690)
So, you can try TK.

Hello, this is an extension to my question, that I had already asked: So, I now know that TK does a status match to *A G (TK Elite) for DL GM. My question is when I upload my DL GM card, do I have to scan the physical copy and upload it, or can I just take a screenshot of my digital GM card? Also, when you give a statement of your miles, do you include this current year, or for the past year as well?

Can I email the documents instead of uploading it? If yes, does anybody the email address? If not, can I use the steps listed in this link? :

http://loyaltylobby.com/2013/03/18/t...-status-match/

Again, thank you so much! Any help is much appreciated! :)

flashware Jun 27, 2014 1:09 pm


Originally Posted by AvidFlyer1990 (Post 23106521)
Hello, this is an extension to my question, that I had already asked: So, I now know that TK does a status match to *A G (TK Elite) for DL GM. My question is when I upload my DL GM card, do I have to scan the physical copy and upload it, or can I just take a screenshot of my digital GM card? Also, when you give a statement of your miles, do you include this current year, or for the past year as well?

Can I email the documents instead of uploading it? If yes, does anybody the email address? If not, can I use the steps listed in this link? :

http://loyaltylobby.com/2013/03/18/t...-status-match/

Again, thank you so much! Any help is much appreciated! :)

With TK I'd suggest a scan of the card and screenshot of your online account showing the status also.

The only way to submit to them is via their online form - I find it best to use Internet Explorer for that as it seems rather buggy (well, more buggy!) in other browsers.

AvidFlyer1990 Jun 28, 2014 12:57 pm

Thanks!
 

Originally Posted by flashware (Post 23106781)
With TK I'd suggest a scan of the card and screenshot of your online account showing the status also.

The only way to submit to them is via their online form - I find it best to use Internet Explorer for that as it seems rather buggy (well, more buggy!) in other browsers.

Thank you so much for the help, flashware. Really appreciate it!

bensim Jun 29, 2014 9:58 am


Originally Posted by KATERGOO (Post 23085790)
I have not received my card. Crediting some flights might be necessary.
I am not sure about Delta lounges in the US but I don't see why you would not get access.

Thanks. When does the status end?

Neil791 Jun 29, 2014 10:01 am

Turkish Elite and China Air Emerald are both valid for 24 months from the time of the match

DLDFW Jun 29, 2014 11:55 am


Originally Posted by Neil791 (Post 23115069)
Turkish Elite and China Air Emerald are both valid for 24 months from the time of the match

Turkish still good for 24, CHINA only 12 months at least the couple from the last 2-3 months.


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