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KATERGOO Jul 1, 2014 2:11 pm


Originally Posted by Neil791 (Post 23127151)
for those who've requested and received the match from China Airlines, how long did it take before you saw the change in your online profile? I requested a match about 10 days ago from TK and nothing has been updated. Just wondering when I should re-send the request...

It takes about a month to match, and another month to receive your card. So you should be patient !

Neil791 Jul 1, 2014 5:38 pm


Originally Posted by KATERGOO (Post 23127157)
It takes about a month to match, and another month to receive your card. So you should be patient !

Thanks

mlqsko Jul 2, 2014 12:36 am


Originally Posted by KATERGOO (Post 23127157)
It takes about a month to match, and another month to receive your card. So you should be patient !

Did you get a card? I thought crediting a flight might be necessary although I did request a new card once I saw they matched me.

KATERGOO Jul 2, 2014 3:50 am


Originally Posted by mlqsko (Post 23129333)
Did you get a card? I thought crediting a flight might be necessary although I did request a new card once I saw they matched me.

Yes, I received the card this week.
They did not wait for some flight to be credited :)

mlqsko Jul 2, 2014 7:20 am


Originally Posted by KATERGOO (Post 23129778)
Yes, I received the card this week.
They did not wait for some flight to be credited :)

Awesome, thanks for the updates :D^

Banton Jul 4, 2014 7:09 pm

Same for me.

Guy Betsy Jul 7, 2014 12:38 pm


Originally Posted by Peter3000 (Post 22957876)
I am still confused about this. If a flight has an AA flight number but on another carrier like MH, would that flight qualify for plat challenge? For example flight AA 7435 from KUL-LHR is operated by MH. So if I booked in the right fare class for that flight would the points qualify for plat challenge?

Peter

Yes it counts, except that you cannot book KUL-LHR as an AA flight number.

sbbi Jul 10, 2014 8:30 pm

status match to Premier Platinum of United?
 
I am thinking to status match to Premier Platinum of United. During the 90-day status match period, can I take advantage all the benefits of Premier Platinum membership, even on pre-existing award reservations, for example cancelling a pre-existing award reservation for free? thanks.

geclub1 Jul 10, 2014 9:47 pm


Originally Posted by sbbi (Post 23178117)
I am thinking to status match to Premier Platinum of United. During the 90-day status match period, can I take advantage all the benefits of Premier Platinum membership, even on pre-existing award reservations, for example cancelling a pre-existing award reservation for free? thanks.

But of course. You are Platinum!

FlightCancelled Jul 10, 2014 11:45 pm


Originally Posted by Neil791 (Post 23127151)
for those who've requested and received the match from China Airlines, how long did it take before you saw the change in your online profile? I requested a match about 10 days ago from TK and nothing has been updated. Just wondering when I should re-send the request...

Took me ~10 days. Didn't recieve any reply to my inquery, only noticed in when I logged in to check.

KiteM Jul 14, 2014 5:08 am

Hi again,

the status match can be done once for each carrier, isn't it?

I mean, if I match with TK and after 2 years I don't qualify again for elite but I'm still Gold on A3, can I ask again for the match status or not?

Thanks

Neil791 Jul 14, 2014 6:03 am


Originally Posted by KiteM (Post 23192448)
Hi again,

the status match can be done once for each carrier, isn't it?

I mean, if I match with TK and after 2 years I don't qualify again for elite but I'm still Gold on A3, can I ask again for the match status or not?

Thanks

Correct, you can only match status once....but it doesn't hurt (or cost anything) to try....although I doubt you'll get it more than once

sbbi Jul 15, 2014 7:39 am

how long does it take for UA to process the status match request? I read it took only several hours for some people but some said it took much much longer?

thanks.

butterblogger Jul 16, 2014 10:47 am

I have Delta Gold (with potential to push to Platinum in October, vs possibly rolling over lots of miles) and have a long trip coming up at New Years (DTW - CGK) on UA/ANA. I'm seeking input on 3 possibilities

1) Match to UA now (before the offer expires) and complete the challenge in October.

2) Hold out, and hope that UA re-offers in the fall, and then the miles from the New Years trip will complete the challenge.

3) Forget UA and match to TK now, since it seems to be good for 2 years. Is there an advantage for one program over the other?

Thanks!

Neil791 Jul 16, 2014 2:21 pm


Originally Posted by butterblogger (Post 23205893)
I have Delta Gold (with potential to push to Platinum in October, vs possibly rolling over lots of miles) and have a long trip coming up at New Years (DTW - CGK) on UA/ANA. I'm seeking input on 3 possibilities

1) Match to UA now (before the offer expires) and complete the challenge in October.

2) Hold out, and hope that UA re-offers in the fall, and then the miles from the New Years trip will complete the challenge.

3) Forget UA and match to TK now, since it seems to be good for 2 years. Is there an advantage for one program over the other?

Thanks!

What is your intention with the miles/status earned/matched?

Are you planning on using the accrued miles on UA for award travel or do you just want Star Alliance Gold or whatever status they're offering?

How valuable is your current and potential DL status?

TK is valuable as its good for 24 months, but redeeming the miles is kind of impossible in comparison so its just a case of getting the benefits of the status. UA on the other hand gives you the miles, the status and more opportunity to redeem


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