Airline Status Match Master Thread
May 2, 2013, 11:06 pm
#406
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: AL
Programs: AA Plat Pro, DL Sil, UA Sil, Hyatt Global, MR Amb, Hilton Diamond, National Exec, Hertz Pres
Posts: 477
They have done so pretty much year, but that's no guarantee that they'll do it this year. My friend is matching from United but she is waiting for the 2015 offer, if that's of any bearing to you.
May 13, 2013, 1:12 pm
#408
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: AA, United, Iberia, US Airways
Posts: 47
I'm requesting status match from Delta for my AA PLT. I notice in the T&C that partner lounge access is NOT included during the 90 day match period. I'll meet the MQM requirement for the match on the return leg of the trip. Do other status matches have this same restriction? Access to the lounges on my overseas work trips is 90% of the reason I bother with loyalty programs.
May 29, 2013, 5:46 am
#409
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
Posts: 5,789
)... It's a shame to miss out on ST Plus benefits for lack of a card.
May 29, 2013, 6:11 am
#410
Join Date: May 2008
Location: PHL (kinda, no airport is really close)
Programs: AA Exp, but not sure for how long. Enterprise Platinum woo-hoo!
Posts: 4,551
I reviewed the last few months of this thread and saw almost nothing about DL. I want to status match from US to DL. DL's website only mentions UA and AA. Any experience with status matching from US?
If they won't - do rollover MQM's apply for non-elites? Could I try to strategically accumulate 20-24K MQM's and then coast into silver early in 2014 and hopefully plow ahead toward gold?
If they won't - do rollover MQM's apply for non-elites? Could I try to strategically accumulate 20-24K MQM's and then coast into silver early in 2014 and hopefully plow ahead toward gold?
May 29, 2013, 6:16 am
#411
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: A few
Posts: 5,499
I reviewed the last few months of this thread and saw almost nothing about DL. I want to status match from US to DL. DL's website only mentions UA and AA. Any experience with status matching from US?
If they won't - do rollover MQM's apply for non-elites? Could I try to strategically accumulate 20-24K MQM's and then coast into silver early in 2014 and hopefully plow ahead toward gold?
If they won't - do rollover MQM's apply for non-elites? Could I try to strategically accumulate 20-24K MQM's and then coast into silver early in 2014 and hopefully plow ahead toward gold?
As for your second question no that won't work. If you don't make at least silver, then nothing rolls over.
Jul 1, 2013, 2:09 pm
#412
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: OZ *G; HH Diamond;
Posts: 1,644
Etihad offers Gold match
Recieved this offer in the email.
Do you have a gold or a higher tier card with another airline?
Etihad Guest is delighted to offer a complimentary Etihad Guest Gold card to members who currently hold a gold or a higher tier card with another airline loyalty programme. Simply send through the below documents and we will offer you an Etihad Guest Gold card for free*!
• Scanned copy of the gold or a higher tier card with another airline
• Scanned copy of the latest miles statement with another airline
• Etihad Guest membership number.
Make sure you send these documents to [email protected] before 14 July 2013. Remember, this offer is limited to the first 500 eligible members only, so send your details now and go for gold with Etihad Guest.
Special Offer:
When you get upgraded to Etihad Guest Gold, you will receive triple Etihad Guest Miles on all flights in Diamond First Class and double Etihad Guest Miles on all flights in Pearl Business Class for a limited period. With this exciting offer, when you travel on a return ticket between Abu Dhabi and New York in Diamond First Class, you can earn enough miles to redeem a one-way Diamond First Class ticket between Abu Dhabi and New York. More details will be provided in the confirmation mail.
Etihad Guest is delighted to offer a complimentary Etihad Guest Gold card to members who currently hold a gold or a higher tier card with another airline loyalty programme. Simply send through the below documents and we will offer you an Etihad Guest Gold card for free*!
• Scanned copy of the gold or a higher tier card with another airline
• Scanned copy of the latest miles statement with another airline
• Etihad Guest membership number.
Make sure you send these documents to [email protected] before 14 July 2013. Remember, this offer is limited to the first 500 eligible members only, so send your details now and go for gold with Etihad Guest.
Special Offer:
When you get upgraded to Etihad Guest Gold, you will receive triple Etihad Guest Miles on all flights in Diamond First Class and double Etihad Guest Miles on all flights in Pearl Business Class for a limited period. With this exciting offer, when you travel on a return ticket between Abu Dhabi and New York in Diamond First Class, you can earn enough miles to redeem a one-way Diamond First Class ticket between Abu Dhabi and New York. More details will be provided in the confirmation mail.
Jul 3, 2013, 1:07 pm
#413
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: YTO/DEL/BOM/GAU
Programs: A few airlines, hotel programs and car rentals
Posts: 1,238
Hello fellow FTers, I was wondering if Delta does a status match with Jet Airways? And also, if the Delta status match program is still going on?
If not, I would like to know what other airlines offer a status match to Jet Airways !
I know, US Airways has an offer, wherein you can buy upto your preferred status ! Does any other airline do that ? Thanks !
If not, I would like to know what other airlines offer a status match to Jet Airways !
I know, US Airways has an offer, wherein you can buy upto your preferred status ! Does any other airline do that ? Thanks !
Jul 11, 2013, 9:30 am
#414
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,774
I'm a US Platinum and would like to status match to another Star Alliance airline since US is leaving Star for OW soon.
I also am Delta Platinum and VS Gold, so could use those to status match to another Star carrier since most do not status match within the alliance.
Most of my [limited] travel is on SK, with occasional trips on LH and UA, but have not travelled enough in recent years to earn any elite status on those since I had US Plat.
Which Star carrier would be my best bet to try for a status match (without a challenge), and from which of my existing elite statuses should I attempt to do the match (US Plat, DL Plat, VS Gold)?
I saw a previous post about LH M&M via their U.S. office - wondering if this is the best option? I have both a U.S. and Danish address.
I also am Delta Platinum and VS Gold, so could use those to status match to another Star carrier since most do not status match within the alliance.
Most of my [limited] travel is on SK, with occasional trips on LH and UA, but have not travelled enough in recent years to earn any elite status on those since I had US Plat.
Which Star carrier would be my best bet to try for a status match (without a challenge), and from which of my existing elite statuses should I attempt to do the match (US Plat, DL Plat, VS Gold)?
I saw a previous post about LH M&M via their U.S. office - wondering if this is the best option? I have both a U.S. and Danish address.
Jul 11, 2013, 2:13 pm
#415
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 4,709
I'm a US Platinum and would like to status match to another Star Alliance airline since US is leaving Star for OW soon.
I also am Delta Platinum and VS Gold, so could use those to status match to another Star carrier since most do not status match within the alliance.
Most of my [limited] travel is on SK, with occasional trips on LH and UA, but have not travelled enough in recent years to earn any elite status on those since I had US Plat.
Which Star carrier would be my best bet to try for a status match (without a challenge), and from which of my existing elite statuses should I attempt to do the match (US Plat, DL Plat, VS Gold)?
I saw a previous post about LH M&M via their U.S. office - wondering if this is the best option? I have both a U.S. and Danish address.
I also am Delta Platinum and VS Gold, so could use those to status match to another Star carrier since most do not status match within the alliance.
Most of my [limited] travel is on SK, with occasional trips on LH and UA, but have not travelled enough in recent years to earn any elite status on those since I had US Plat.
Which Star carrier would be my best bet to try for a status match (without a challenge), and from which of my existing elite statuses should I attempt to do the match (US Plat, DL Plat, VS Gold)?
I saw a previous post about LH M&M via their U.S. office - wondering if this is the best option? I have both a U.S. and Danish address.
Jul 13, 2013, 2:47 am
#416
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: New Zealand
Programs: Air New Zealand Gold / Korean Air Morning Calm / Qatar Gold / Hilton Gold / Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 81
Skyteam - Aerolineas Argentinas Airline Status Match
Just wanted to let people know that I have FINALLY received my elite status card in the mail today!
Here is the history of my status match with Aerolineas Argentinas Airline:
4th April 2013 - Sent Aerolineas Argentinas an e-mail requesting a status match - providing all the information requested as per their website.
19th April 2013 - Got e-mail back from them saying I was "approved to join our Elite members." Also said that elite card will be posted to me shortly.
13th July 2013 - FINALLY received elite card from them.
Although it took more than 3 months from requesting status match and getting the elite card in the mail, it is worth it as I now get Elite Plus status on all Skyteam carriers (as I was matched to their Platino level). TBH, I thought the card would never arrive...
The status is valid for one full year.
Here is the history of my status match with Aerolineas Argentinas Airline:
4th April 2013 - Sent Aerolineas Argentinas an e-mail requesting a status match - providing all the information requested as per their website.
19th April 2013 - Got e-mail back from them saying I was "approved to join our Elite members." Also said that elite card will be posted to me shortly.
13th July 2013 - FINALLY received elite card from them.
Although it took more than 3 months from requesting status match and getting the elite card in the mail, it is worth it as I now get Elite Plus status on all Skyteam carriers (as I was matched to their Platino level). TBH, I thought the card would never arrive...
The status is valid for one full year.
Jul 13, 2013, 6:54 am
#417
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,905
Just wanted to let people know that I have FINALLY received my elite status card in the mail today!
Here is the history of my status match with Aerolineas Argentinas Airline:
4th April 2013 - Sent Aerolineas Argentinas an e-mail requesting a status match - providing all the information requested as per their website.
19th April 2013 - Got e-mail back from them saying I was "approved to join our Elite members." Also said that elite card will be posted to me shortly.
13th July 2013 - FINALLY received elite card from them.
Although it took more than 3 months from requesting status match and getting the elite card in the mail, it is worth it as I now get Elite Plus status on all Skyteam carriers (as I was matched to their Platino level). TBH, I thought the card would never arrive...
The status is valid for one full year.
Here is the history of my status match with Aerolineas Argentinas Airline:
4th April 2013 - Sent Aerolineas Argentinas an e-mail requesting a status match - providing all the information requested as per their website.
19th April 2013 - Got e-mail back from them saying I was "approved to join our Elite members." Also said that elite card will be posted to me shortly.
13th July 2013 - FINALLY received elite card from them.
Although it took more than 3 months from requesting status match and getting the elite card in the mail, it is worth it as I now get Elite Plus status on all Skyteam carriers (as I was matched to their Platino level). TBH, I thought the card would never arrive...
The status is valid for one full year.
Jul 13, 2013, 5:42 pm
#419
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: New Zealand
Programs: Air New Zealand Gold / Korean Air Morning Calm / Qatar Gold / Hilton Gold / Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 81
Yes, if I go into the Aerolineas website and go into "Print my card" section, I can see that my temporary print out card shows up as a Platino elite card. I don't think there is any other way to know on the website if your status has changed...
Have you checked through the way I have described above? When you go into that section, what card does it show up as?
Cheers,
Jul 17, 2013, 4:48 pm
#420
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Varies :-)
Programs: AS; AA; UA; DL; VS; BA; Nat'l Emer. Exec.; AGR
Posts: 2,250
I called AeroMexico about a match to UA and/or AA status. I got nowhere. 
I thought they might be a decent alternate to the ridiculousness of attempting to redeem DL miles...
I thought they might be a decent alternate to the ridiculousness of attempting to redeem DL miles...