Aren't they bankrupt?

Yes, hence the reason for match - back in December.

I have a Flying Returns (FFP of Air India) Golden Edge Club elite status (viz equates to *A Gold), is there any status matches within OW or another *A flight that are possible?

I tried searching at Statusmatcher as well as on this thread and couldn't find anything. Ideally I'd like to fast track to a OW elite status

I don't think OW has any ongoing program, but you could try with an airline whose network overlap with Air India and/or your flight patterns.

What about RJ?

I have a small question. Right now I am AF/KLM Gold (SkyTeam Elite Plus) but I have a long haul with Star Alliance later in the year (AMS-PTY via IST, in J with TK). I am wondering about two programmes: TAP and Turkish. Which one would you recommend me going for? TAP because how straightforward it seems to be.

In inclined to Turkish, as they seem to offer one year with my first flight (AMS-IST) and then a second year after 15,000 miles in TK metal. Then it's 37,500 miles in *A during the second year for two more years. Am I missing something? Is there a catch?

Also: Is there any other programmes from *A or OW that I should also look at?

TAP is more straightforward but it's harder to maintain. After your third year in M&S, the requalification requirements would be 37500 miles in every two years.
However, TAP would give 200% mileage for most *A Business Class fares and TK M&S would give 100% mileage credit for discounted Business Class products on other *A carriers. If you frequently travel in Business Class, TAP could be more advantageous and easier to maintain.

Qatar Airways Status Match Promotion
 

Qatar is running a status match to Silver, Gold or Platinum tier status, with the Privilege Club status valid for 12 months.

Request your Qatar Airways Privilege Club status match in two steps:

1. Join Qatar Airways Privilege Club by visiting qmiles.com
2. Email your last two months' statements and a copy of your frequent flyer membership card from selected airlines, along with your Qatar Airways Privilege Club membership number to [email protected], with the subject line “Privilege Club Status Match"

Your membership status match request will be reviewed, and approval sent within 10 business days. To renew the status, the requirements are half the usual required.

This offer is applicable to top tier members of Emirates, Etihad, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Virgin Australia.
Campaign Period: 14 May 2020 – 20 May 2020.

https://www.qatarairways.com/en/Priv...ier-match.html

I got an email today informing me of my new Platinum status. Matched using my Turkish Airlines Elite plus card ;)

NVM, campaign ended and did not include UA

UA and TK are both *A members.

Someone mentioned they got matched AS 75k to QR Gold :) AS obviously was never on the list.

Status match to Starlux and United
 

I was thinking of doing this to Starlux as I'm hoping to do some travel to Asia once things get back to normal. If they go forward with the long haul flights to US I may try them, they sound like a great airline and I've been wanting to visit Taipei as well. It's good for four years and should be their top tier from AA exec plat. They require, though, a document showing a flight taken with the flight number, origin and destination and my name and other information. Is there a simple way to get this information? I don't see a way online to get it at all. Also, they want a copy front and back of my AA Exec plat card but I don't believe AA gave out cards last year(or I can't find it) and they won't this coming year as I understand it. Wondering if anyone has successfully completed this match and what they used.

I'm also considering a match to United domestically. With Delta our of SBA and the poor flight times and layovers with AA from SBA I think it might be my best option. Are they currently doing status matches? I did a match about 5 years ago with them, I don't think they have lifetime language but not sure what they would allow at this point.

Sorry mate, but wasn't the flight documentation to certify that you were a 'regular' on the Taiwan route? My 'insert here' marks replaced by 'to/from Taiwan' is what the info said on the three blogs I read, forwarding the Starlux info on this topic

Nothing I read in this blog: https://onemileatatime.com/starlux-c...-status-match/ or on the application point to flights on their airline. It states "other" airline on application, meaning the airline I'm matching from. Granted Ben from the blog had flown them but nothing I'm reading indicates that's a necessity....

The thing I can't figure out is how to actually get a flight record on AA to send to them.

The form requests: The other airline’s official flight record from the most recent year. (Departure date, origin and destination are required) I think this means they want to see all of your flight activity for 12 months, not just one flight.

Maybe, it's unclear. One flight, 12 months, it's all not accessible it seems. Not sure what/how Lucky provided this, maybe keeps paper tickets in a file...

It looks as if aa.com will display activity back to 2018.

I can't seem to get there mind showing me how? I also would need to print out a paper card, I also haven't been able to find where that is either

Virgin Atlantic unveils sweetened status match offer for BA elites
British Airways Bronze ⇒ Flying Club Silver with any Premium or Upper Class booking
British Airways Silver ⇒ Flying Club Silver with a ticket booked in any cabin
British Airways Gold ⇒ Flying Club Gold with a ticket booked in any cabin.

Seems quite pointless that BAEC Silver is matched to Flying Club Silver. BA Silver and VS Silver are not equals, BA Silver is worth more, as with BA Silver you have lounge access but VS Silver doesn't, for example. Only Gold have access to the Clubhouse (not that it's of any used as it's closed in LHR).

Interesting article ;)
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/airli...652883969-iT8p

Hey y’all. So I have British airways silver. Does anyone know of any status match opportunity’s right now I could utilize. Thanks!

are any airlines matching to one world sapphire (not aa or Alaska) I couldn't find any!

ITA Airways is launching a status match to their 'Volare' programme.

Request your status matching in two simple steps:

• If you are still not registered, sign up for the new program Volare
• Send an email to [email protected] with the following characteristics:
  • Email subject: "program of origin" - "status of origin"
  • Body text: Name; Surname; "program of origin"; "status of origin"
  • Attach a legible copy of your current valid Frequent Flyer Card (digital or physical) and a copy of your ID card (pdf format, jpg)

Your request to match your membership status will be reviewed and you will be sent an email to confirm that your status has been recognized by December 31, 2021.

They will match to the following airlines: Aeroflot, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Air Europa, Air France/KLM, American Airlines, ANA, British Airways, Czech Airlines, Emirates, Iberia, Korean Air, Lufthansa, MEA, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, Singapore Airlines, TAP, TAROM, Turkish Airways, United Airlines.

Their website is still incomplete and doesn't have much information about the Volare programme. Not even information about the tier levels or benefits.

It does have information about tier level and benefits It’s in the regulations section.

Wonder if they would match to Alaska Airlines?

As it is not listed on their website, there's only one way to find out: apply.

to confirm, even with top-tier Skyteam status (“Elite Plus?”) via ITA Airways, I still wouldn’t get DL Sky Club lounge access while on domestic USA itineraries?

ITA Airways is not a member of the Skyteam alliance.

Nope, need an international itinerary.

BTW, for those who matched: ITA says the match will be valid as of January 1. I doubt you would get ST benefits before that date.

Sure they are, was that even in doubt?

https://www.aviacionline.com/2021/10...joins-skyteam/

Oops, the announcement was made yesterday.

Went ahead and did this, got an email saying I was approved and my status has been recognized as PREMIUM. Still have no idea what that means.

How long did they take to process the application?

Sent email 10/30, got email back yesterday with new status and it seems to say it is effective now

I´ve also been matched using my British Airways Gold status. Sent an email October 31 and this morning, got an email:

We are pleased to inform you that your request for Status Match to the Volare loyalty program by ITA Airways has been accepted and, from now on, you have joined the Club as an Executive Member.

On their website, they have four exclusive clubs, Smart, Plus, Premium and Executive, where Executive I believe is the highest and the one I´ve been matched to.

Has anyone tried matching to ITA using a Star Alliance or One World status not specifically listed on their website?

Is there a volare account number somewhere on the website?

Probably only after 01JAN22?

Just applied for the ITA Volare match with United Gold status. They have listed some information about the status tiers. I can't post the link because I don't have enough posts on FT. The information is at the Volare website under the regulation link.
Copied below: The access of each Member to the Exclusive Clubs will take place at the moment of the generation of the Volare Code during Phase II (see article 5) and will entitle the following advantages (some examples are given below):

• Smart level :
  • access by registering for the program and accumulating points for each expense relating to goods / services offered by ITA;
  • access to a wide network of commercial partnerships for the accreditation and use of points, as communicated from time to time pursuant to the previous article 5;
  • purchase of ancillary services through points.
• Plus Level :
  • benefits of the Smart level ;
  • priority waiting list;
  • free ancillary services;
  • dedicated customer service;
  • business check-in .
• Premium Level :
  • benefits of the Plus level ;
  • lounge access ;
  • 24/7 dedicated customer service;
  • priority boarding;
  • dedicated on-board welcome;
• Executive Level :
  • benefits of the Premium level ;
  • golf equipment included;
  • lounge access + guests;
  • dedicated assistance 24/7;
  • free food and drink;
  • invitations to exclusive events;
  • dedicated reception.