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bryanwallace Sep 27, 2016 8:42 pm


Originally Posted by keitherson (Post 27272780)
I think so, but only in business class. Last time I booked a Turkish J roundtrip award using United MileagePlus miles, I was given a BMW transfer at Ataturk from a tight connection, and weeks after the trip I received a letter from Turkish Airlines thanking me for all the revenue and business I was giving them, along with a bottle of Monopole.

why would an economy flight not work for purposes of flying on tk to contine the status match?

mikena Sep 28, 2016 5:22 pm


Originally Posted by miamiflyer8 (Post 27268703)
Ok thanks for informing. Do you know when they suspended the match?

sorry dunno

Upon Boarding Sep 29, 2016 12:36 pm

Meanwhile I already asked for a status challenge from AA Plat to UA Gold. Just booked a UA ticket to fly at least 12,5K miles. I think this is the best way to get Star Alliance Gold status as soon as possible.

davidviolin Nov 29, 2016 2:52 pm

I am currently 1K with UA, looking to do a status match with DL. Any advice or recommendations? I've been 1K with UA for 7 years but living in Atlanta makes it hard...

GrayAnderson Nov 29, 2016 3:55 pm

Anyone know if any airlines are matching status off of VX?

hiima Nov 29, 2016 3:58 pm


Originally Posted by GrayAnderson (Post 27543390)
Anyone know if any airlines are matching status off of VX?

Alaska

vvivan Nov 30, 2016 4:01 am


Originally Posted by miamiflyer8 (Post 27237947)
Numerous reports on statusmatcher.com state TK denying even a challenge.

Latest "Deny" reports for TK include status match requests from other *A members and one from Oman Air.
Turkish were always declaring that they do not match those.

LAXlocal Dec 2, 2016 4:09 pm

it seems that this year the status matches are scarce, aftr looking at statusmatcher.com

for 2016 I have
gold for Alitalia ,
gold on topbonus AirBerlin
and gold with amigo.avianca brazil

But I got stuck on a job and never used them , but the future 2017 looks bright so I need to match some of these for the next year ,

Any ideas ? All I really care about is the extra baggage , maybe priority boarding ,
I am normally in the cheap seats so I will not get upgraded to business anyway,

on a normal year I fly International 4-5 times a year , this year was just not normal !
So I have nothing on these cards if they want "screen shots" of 2016 activity

Thanks for your ideas

noobConsultant Dec 3, 2016 4:19 pm

EP with AA till Feb 2018. Should I status match with AS now or wait until my EP status with AA expires? Do airlines agree to status match at the end of status period with another airline?

williamsmj Dec 13, 2016 11:05 am

I'm currently American Platinum (through flying) and Avianca Amigo Gold (via a status match last year).

I've had the Alaska match before, and I assume that's once per lifetime? (Correct me if I'm wrong!). I've also had Turkish and Air Berlin via matches.

Do I have any options? I'm particularly interested in maximizing lounge access. Less concerned about the other perks.

ankomonkey Dec 14, 2016 1:10 am


Originally Posted by williamsmj (Post 27605999)
I'm currently American Platinum (through flying) and Avianca Amigo Gold (via a status match last year).

I've had the Alaska match before, and I assume that's once per lifetime? (Correct me if I'm wrong!). I've also had Turkish and Air Berlin via matches.

Do I have any options? I'm particularly interested in maximizing lounge access. Less concerned about the other perks.

I matched BA to Alitalia late last year. I have no idea if Alitalia are currently matching...

Great_circle Dec 14, 2016 6:56 am


Originally Posted by ankomonkey (Post 27609065)
I matched BA to Alitalia late last year. I have no idea if Alitalia are currently matching...

Not anymore, according to Statusmatcher.com

bentleymotors Dec 14, 2016 8:22 am

Does anyone have any idea,Qantas gold,what can I match?

miamiflyer8 Dec 14, 2016 11:49 am


Originally Posted by bentleymotors (Post 27610287)
Does anyone have any idea,Qantas gold,what can I match?

You could try LATAM.

Or United offers a challenge.

dave.brown Dec 14, 2016 12:08 pm

I have SPG Gold - which airline or hotels can i status match with?

miamiflyer8 Dec 14, 2016 12:42 pm


Originally Posted by dave.brown (Post 27611609)
I have SPG Gold - which airline or hotels can i status match with?

Best Western.

krazieman Dec 14, 2016 1:53 pm

I have AA EXP out of DFW. Will VX match me gold again if I did it last year?

filean Dec 16, 2016 9:58 am

Anyone have any ideas on leveraging my Avianca Lifemiles Gold status for a match? It will expire Feb 2017 :(. I'm based in Canada, so Star Alliance is best (Air Canada). Thanks!

miamiflyer8 Dec 16, 2016 10:47 am


Originally Posted by filean (Post 27621425)
Anyone have any ideas on leveraging my Avianca Lifemiles Gold status for a match? It will expire Feb 2017 :(. I'm based in Canada, so Star Alliance is best (Air Canada). Thanks!

Copa will.

sself Dec 17, 2016 8:53 pm

I got HHonors Silver this past year (kinda sad, I know). Anything out there worth matching with it? I have emailed HHonors to ask for a Gold challenge based on my recent activity with them.

CPMaverick Dec 17, 2016 9:54 pm

I don't think the first tier of any hotel program is worth the bother to match. It really doesn't get you much.

parismama Dec 18, 2016 6:22 am

Is anyone matching Berlin Air status?

GARGAR Dec 21, 2016 3:26 pm

Void
 
Null//

keitherson Dec 21, 2016 3:46 pm


Originally Posted by GARGAR (Post 27646478)
Hey guys I am Southwest Airlines A-list would like to get delta status but delta says that arnt compatable with Southwest, I will attach a list of compatible airlines. Would someone be willing to send me one of there miles statements so delta would match me. I will of course change the name on the statement before i send it to delta. Private message me. I would be very greatful

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: let us help you commit fraud

mahasamatman Dec 21, 2016 4:58 pm


Originally Posted by keitherson (Post 27646585)
let us help you commit fraud

And double-posted, too!

cafri Dec 22, 2016 7:22 am

Who will match United Airlines MileagePlus Gold
 
My MileagePlus Gold status will expire on January 31st, 2017.

As there are low chances my future flights will include UA flights, does anyone have any suggestion which airlines will status match me?

(preferably not US-based, unless they will not ask for a leg with them)

I'm mostly interested in lounge access.


Thanks in advance!

SPlDER Dec 23, 2016 8:58 am

You may ask for quite easy challenge on TK, or try match to COPA (not sure if it works).

cafri Dec 23, 2016 12:54 pm

Thanks for the reply.

TK don't match Star Alliance any more (i did try it, though, and indeed got refused).

I'll check COPA.

Any additional options?

hazehkg Dec 25, 2016 1:37 am

Ladies and Gents, I am Gold with Cathay Pacific's MPC, is there any status match that you would suggest with good choice of flights to Japan (where I usually travel to).

Thanks.

miamiflyer8 Dec 25, 2016 8:35 am


Originally Posted by hazehkg (Post 27660216)
Ladies and Gents, I am Gold with Cathay Pacific's MPC, is there any status match that you would suggest with good choice of flights to Japan (where I usually travel to).

Thanks.

United Airlines gives you a challenge.

Otherwise you're kinda hosed.

kcaluwae Dec 28, 2016 4:22 am

Status Match Into OW
 
I'm currently AA Plat & AlItalia 'Freccia Alata Club'.

I will loose both at the end of the year.

Is there any status match I could do into any of the airlines in OW to retain my status?

I know LAN is matching status of AA but I haven't done any flights with them last year.

I do have 2 upcoming flights first half of 2017 enough to reach AA Gold or probably rather BA Bronze after the changes to AA's program.

A status match to BA would be great but I don't think BA ever matches or even offers a challenge according to what I find online.
Buying back AA status is an option but quite expensive...

privacylawyer Dec 28, 2016 6:25 am

DL Diamond to Emirates
 
am flying to India frequently in 2017. Hate AF angled flat and hate KLM entirely.
am 1mm with United and Gold forever, so can't be matched to a higher status there.
Thinking about Emirates.

statusmatcher.com post said they don't match above silver levels. Even for a diamond (180,000 flight miles in 2016 on DL)

bxio Dec 28, 2016 12:50 pm

I have WestJet Gold, because I'm cheap and only fly out of Canada. Any chance I can status match to a more well known airline?

phunc Dec 30, 2016 9:49 am


Originally Posted by privacylawyer (Post 27670696)
am flying to India frequently in 2017. Hate AF angled flat and hate KLM entirely.
am 1mm with United and Gold forever, so can't be matched to a higher status there.
Thinking about Emirates.

statusmatcher.com post said they don't match above silver levels. Even for a diamond (180,000 flight miles in 2016 on DL)

Depends where in the USA / India you need to get to but try VS. They only fly to DEL connect in LHR. Flying Club might bump you up to Silver FWIW but then it'll be easy to get gold from there. Could also get the US credit card etc...

Duhh Dec 30, 2016 11:07 pm


Originally Posted by miamiflyer8 (Post 27621656)
Copa will.

Does Copa still offer matches?

miamiflyer8 Jan 1, 2017 5:17 am


Originally Posted by Duhh (Post 27683472)
Does Copa still offer matches?

To United and Avianca LifeMiles elites they do.

paag Jan 5, 2017 3:44 am


Originally Posted by miamiflyer8 (Post 27687582)
To United and Avianca LifeMiles elites they do.

Any link/url where the status match is available ?

miamiflyer8 Jan 5, 2017 5:30 am


Originally Posted by paag (Post 27707800)
Any link/url where the status match is available ?

Mail them at [email protected]

przemj Jan 8, 2017 3:19 pm

Is there any SkyTeam carrier that would offer a match or a challenge for A3*G? I've been holding the status for years, and I'm able to present significant activity at the account.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Enigma368 Jan 8, 2017 4:23 pm

My Turkish Star Gold is expiring soon. Am I correct in thinking that I'm out of luck for any matches atm?


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