Airline Status Match Master Thread
Jul 31, 2015, 3:55 pm
#1186
Join Date: May 2013
Location: west coast best coast
Programs: TINDER GOLD, STARBUCKS GOLD, COSTCO EXECUTIVE!!
Posts: 3,989
Thanks Keitherson, are you referring to the Aspire Lounge & Spa?
http://www.businessclass.co.uk/new-l...ounge-and-spa/
Looks like they will accept Priority Pass, (Collinson Group). ^
I'll look at doing the AA challenge, but considering most of my trips are YVR-LHR to somewhere in Africa (varies) AA isn't an elegant choice for routing.
http://www.businessclass.co.uk/new-l...ounge-and-spa/
Looks like they will accept Priority Pass, (Collinson Group). ^
I'll look at doing the AA challenge, but considering most of my trips are YVR-LHR to somewhere in Africa (varies) AA isn't an elegant choice for routing.
AA is nice because even flying BA you earn 100% of miles compared to the usual 50% for Star Alliance. But who knows how long that will last.
But do note that you can fly BA to satisfy the AA challenge.
Also yeah that was the lounge I was talking about
Last edited by keitherson; Jul 31, 2015 at 4:01 pm
Aug 6, 2015, 12:17 pm
#1187
Join Date: Jul 2008
Programs: Greyhound Vermillion Mithril
Posts: 693
Are there any airlines that will match beyond the expiration date of the original airline? For example, if I have status on Airline A that expires Feb (or Mar) of 2016. Will any airline match it to Feb 2017? And do I have to apply during some specific time? Thanks.
Aug 6, 2015, 12:33 pm
#1188
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 4,709
It all really depends on the airline!
Aug 6, 2015, 11:49 pm
#1191
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 4,709
It's no longer a valid status level, so unless you're matching the level it has now dropped to ....... then probably no.
Aug 19, 2015, 10:49 pm
#1192
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: TPE, SFO, PAE
Posts: 863
Is it possibe to get OW status from *G?
I'm travelling to Europe on CX late September, and would like to get some status on a OW carrier so I can get some extra baggage allowance. I have *G from UA.
It seems that Airberlin now only offers status match to Germany/Austria residents (of which I'm not). I matched with CX about 4 years ago so I'm not sure if I'm qualified to match again.
Appreciate any suggestion! =)
It seems that Airberlin now only offers status match to Germany/Austria residents (of which I'm not). I matched with CX about 4 years ago so I'm not sure if I'm qualified to match again.
Appreciate any suggestion! =)
Aug 20, 2015, 4:34 am
#1193
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: MAN,TLV
Programs: Silver:BA,VX,AB, QF. Gold:A3,RJ,AZ,GF, EY,SPG,Marriott,Choice, Carlson. Dia/Plat:HH,IHG,BW,Accor
Posts: 1,965
I'm travelling to Europe on CX late September, and would like to get some status on a OW carrier so I can get some extra baggage allowance. I have *G from UA.
It seems that Airberlin now only offers status match to Germany/Austria residents (of which I'm not). I matched with CX about 4 years ago so I'm not sure if I'm qualified to match again.
Appreciate any suggestion! =)
It seems that Airberlin now only offers status match to Germany/Austria residents (of which I'm not). I matched with CX about 4 years ago so I'm not sure if I'm qualified to match again.
Appreciate any suggestion! =)
(Or change your address temporarily to Germany/Austria...)
Aug 20, 2015, 4:45 am
#1194
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,097
Aug 20, 2015, 4:49 am
#1195
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: MAN,TLV
Programs: Silver:BA,VX,AB, QF. Gold:A3,RJ,AZ,GF, EY,SPG,Marriott,Choice, Carlson. Dia/Plat:HH,IHG,BW,Accor
Posts: 1,965
Qantas did a similar thing a few months ago offering gold to New Zealand residents only, and many people opened accounts with NZ address.
Better to open a new account at that address, rather than change your existing account's address because they may be able to see that you recently changed your address and asked for status match...
What are you worried about? There is nothing to lose.
Aug 20, 2015, 6:57 am
#1196
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: TPE, SFO, PAE
Posts: 863
LOL I thought about that (changing the address) as I actually have friends in Germany that'll be able to pick up the card for me. Will I need to provide the physical card to CX to use the benefits? Or just referencing the Airberlin FT number is enough?
Aug 20, 2015, 10:06 am
#1197
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
As long as OW has your status updated, you never need a card.
Aug 20, 2015, 11:47 pm
#1198
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YOW
Programs: AC SE, FOTSG Platinum
Posts: 5,734
I find some lounge dragons will put up a fight if you've only got your FF# on file, but can't argue with a valid card.
Aug 20, 2015, 11:49 pm
#1199
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
Completely different story if you are crediting to a nonstatus program but flash your card to get in - then you HAVE to show the card, can't just give a FFP#.