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FFlash Oct 16, 2014 12:38 pm


Originally Posted by quick_dry (Post 23668130)
I sent to [email protected] and to [email protected]

I'm not sure which one processed it, I think it was the one that went to ndfp.

4 flights on CI so far - I'll wave the CI card for lounge but have to credit to Flying Blue next year because I'm not going to meet their J flights requirement (unfortunately the at airport $150 J upgrade doesn't earn as a J flight). I was surprised to find I quite like flying CI, I've had great flight crew so far.

Originally I used the former, then resent to latter address. Now got reply back asking itineraries and other information pertaining to my profile which I deemed too much as per my integrity. Skip, I will look for another carrier than CI

tris06 Oct 16, 2014 6:48 pm


Originally Posted by FFlash (Post 23687912)
Originally I used the former, then resent to latter address. Now got reply back asking itineraries and other information pertaining to my profile which I deemed too much as per my integrity. Skip, I will look for another carrier than CI

I think all airlines will at-least ask for Itineraries if you want to status match so i think CI in Asia especially is probably still the easiest to get. CI was probably being a little too silly throwing out Emerald cards earlier in the year to people who had no intention of ever flying to Asia and hence just wanted it for skyteam elite plus lounge entry.If you sent your Itinerary and especially if you had a flight coming up with them, then you would have no problem getting matched.

kmzandrew Oct 17, 2014 7:01 am


Originally Posted by steppie (Post 23603642)
Annoyed with my AA status match!

On Sept 3rd, send in all my info (UA !K) to AA for a status match(no mention of challenge) at the suggestion of one of their CSR. Within 48 hours, I noticed on my AA account that I was now EX. Plat., thought how nice and so quick. I never received any communication from AA. Since I am booked for the next few months on UA, could only manage to book a short flt on AA..... flown AA about 3 flts in 3years. Yesterday(Sept. 29th), received pgk from AA with membership card expiring Dec. 2014, the ONLY communication since applying.
Called their customer service desk and was told I had to fly 25,000 before Dec.3rd to maintain status! Never asked and was never told about the challenge match, knew something about it from FT, but was never offered or discussed, not would I accepted it!
What a bummer......no way that I can meet the challenge. Any thoughts? Thanks for "listening" . Safe travels, on whatever airline. Ms. Steppie

That's how AA always does it. There's always a challenge component. You were in good shape because they matched you outright to start. In my opinion it's worth just booking a good mileage run to get 25k and the EVIP's. Hopefully you have the time to do it.

changey2 Oct 17, 2014 1:17 pm

yeah CI is pretty good. matched to their gold status and had good experiences flying the JFK-KIX-TPE route

steppie Oct 17, 2014 1:37 pm


Originally Posted by kmzandrew (Post 23691569)
That's how AA always does it. There's always a challenge component. You were in good shape because they matched you outright to start. In my opinion it's worth just booking a good mileage run to get 25k and the EVIP's. Hopefully you have the time to do it.

Got very lucky 3 years ago......EXP for entire year, flew one trip on AA. Next year bumped down to gold for a year, flew 2 flights. Was too busy getting to UA MM.

Now when I really want to change over for good....can't, no time until June. Should have waited..."live and learn". Will probably try the hard way! Happy travels

MSN095 Oct 22, 2014 1:46 pm

I emailed TK about 2 weeks ago asking for a status match against my BA Gold card. Other than an automated response, I've heard nothing.

How long should I wait before chasing it up? Should I even chase it up?

benberg2013 Oct 22, 2014 2:22 pm


Originally Posted by MSN095 (Post 23718105)
I emailed TK about 2 weeks ago asking for a status match against my BA Gold card. Other than an automated response, I've heard nothing.

How long should I wait before chasing it up? Should I even chase it up?

Same problem for me. Sent my third request 2 weeks ago. (first was 3 months ago).
I was wondering that it could be that when you fill in the turkish airlines online contact form, it gives you a few options to choose from what your "feedback subject" is, (after "feedback category" and "feedback type".) I'm not sure which one to choose - "membership processing" or "other" or "star alliance and partners" this could be the problem that its not getting to the right department. I dunno. :(

And by the way, more email addresses i used for china airlines match: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. i would be matched when i make first booking.

ssnz Oct 22, 2014 4:16 pm


Originally Posted by benberg2013 (Post 23718313)
Same problem for me. Sent my third request 2 weeks ago. (first was 3 months ago).
I was wondering that it could be that when you fill in the turkish airlines online contact form, it gives you a few options to choose from what your "feedback subject" is, (after "feedback category" and "feedback type".) I'm not sure which one to choose - "membership processing" or "other" or "star alliance and partners" this could be the problem that its not getting to the right department. I dunno. :(

And by the way, more email addresses i used for china airlines match: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. i would be matched when i make first booking.

I'm having the same issue. I've sent three messages online now and also called them a few times....... always told the query is there and just to wait for it to be processed. I actually intend to travel on TK too, but the lack of response is not convincing me or service levels.

MSN095 Oct 22, 2014 4:26 pm

I can't recall what I selected as the subject heading.

Three months is a long time, probably too long! It doesn't inspire confidence.

roastpuff Oct 28, 2014 2:32 pm

Was able to successfully match my CX Gold (from Amex Plat) to Delta Gold Medallion challenge.

baochangan Oct 28, 2014 11:41 pm

Dear senior FFs,

I applied TK Status Match on 28th Sep, and havent heard anything from them ever since.

is it normal or they have stopped offering status match?

Can anyone advise please?

Thanks for your help.

zh Oct 29, 2014 12:07 pm


Originally Posted by baochangan (Post 23754298)
Dear senior FFs,

I applied TK Status Match on 28th Sep, and havent heard anything from them ever since.

is it normal or they have stopped offering status match?

Can anyone advise please?

Thanks for your help.

My request took a good month (if I remember correctly). You should have received an email at the time of request - one of those auto-reply with a ticket number. Forward that to Turkish and ask about update on your request.

mlqsko Oct 29, 2014 4:26 pm

Gulf Air appear to be matching *A gold. Took less than 48 hours and they will be sending a Gold card in 3-4 weeks.

For the status collectors :)

drvannostren Nov 1, 2014 7:19 pm

Is it correct that most airlines within an alliance won't match cuz they don't wanna be seen as poachers (or some other reason)?

I'll be SE 100k with AC for 2015 but I wanna jump to UA MP.

Lawgigal Nov 4, 2014 2:14 pm

I had no trouble doing a status match from AC to UA MP. I just sent an email to UA MP and they responded with the requirements.


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