Airline Status Match Master Thread: 2009 - 2011
Jun 20, 2011, 1:16 pm
#1561
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DUB-BOS
Programs: various
Posts: 3,690
I was wondering if anyone was matched recently by CO to Platinum status using their FlyingBlue Platinum card and/or Jet Airways Platinum status?
I had my brother status match himself to Gold recently from BA/AA, but is CO still matching?
I did a match some years ago, but they only gave me Gold for Jet Plat, but never flew them, as I realized their program was not as good as a UA 1k's.
So now trying to decide whether to attempt it again or go for UA's challenge, if it still exists for 1P, then use that on CO for potential TATL or their ultra long-haul flight upgrades...
I had my brother status match himself to Gold recently from BA/AA, but is CO still matching?
I did a match some years ago, but they only gave me Gold for Jet Plat, but never flew them, as I realized their program was not as good as a UA 1k's.
So now trying to decide whether to attempt it again or go for UA's challenge, if it still exists for 1P, then use that on CO for potential TATL or their ultra long-haul flight upgrades...
Jun 24, 2011, 2:59 pm
#1562
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Oxford, UK
Programs: AA/UA no status!
Posts: 30
aa plat challenge to ua status match challenge?
so im learning the tricks of the trade here, and wondering if anyone has successfully turned this (or similar)?
AA plat (via plat challenge, 10K EQP in 90d) then try and status match to UA 1P (challenge, 17.5K mi in 90d)
for anyone that has done a UA match recently, were you required to send in a physical FF card, or is a printout/PDF of your statement (showing status) sufficient? do you think UA would decline to status match since the my AA plat would not be "normal"? (i.e. i have status but shows minimal activity, only 10K mi). many thanks!
AA plat (via plat challenge, 10K EQP in 90d) then try and status match to UA 1P (challenge, 17.5K mi in 90d)
for anyone that has done a UA match recently, were you required to send in a physical FF card, or is a printout/PDF of your statement (showing status) sufficient? do you think UA would decline to status match since the my AA plat would not be "normal"? (i.e. i have status but shows minimal activity, only 10K mi). many thanks!
Jun 26, 2011, 1:31 pm
#1563
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 79
thanks
Jun 27, 2011, 1:04 am
#1564
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: DPS/DXB
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, BA Silver, A3 Gold, EK Gold, HH Gold, Sixt Dmd
Posts: 259
Jun 30, 2011, 1:33 pm
#1565
Join Date: Jul 2008
Programs: Club Carlson Gold, AMEX Platinum, EBG
Posts: 397
I'm an NZ Gold and would like to status match with another Star program in Europe, are there any that will do this? I now live in Europe and don't see the point in keeping my NZ status now that they have nearly killed the program.
Jun 30, 2011, 2:05 pm
#1566
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: London
Programs: SK Gold, ITA Executive, Sixt Diamond, Hertz PC, Avis PC, IHG Platinum
Posts: 5,163
Generally, you can't match within an alliance. Maybe you can try to DL first and then back to Star Alliance [bmi?]
Jul 2, 2011, 6:25 am
#1567
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DUB-BOS
Programs: various
Posts: 3,690
Alternatively you could just start collecting miles on a different *A program. Your NZ status would ensure you still get lounge access while you build up status on another airline. Hopefully by the time your NZ status expires you will ahve reached *G elsewhere
Jul 2, 2011, 4:28 pm
#1568
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SFO/SJC, CA
Posts: 630
Data point:
Request CO Platinum Challenge from Flying Blue Platinum and got Gold Challenge instead.
Thinking to take it as I need CO Plat/Gold for lounage access in internationl trips (I am UA 2P). And I probably don't need miles run (17.5k miles requirement instead of 35k) or limit my next international trip to UA/CO because of this.
Request CO Platinum Challenge from Flying Blue Platinum and got Gold Challenge instead.
Thinking to take it as I need CO Plat/Gold for lounage access in internationl trips (I am UA 2P). And I probably don't need miles run (17.5k miles requirement instead of 35k) or limit my next international trip to UA/CO because of this.
Jul 5, 2011, 7:39 am
#1569
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: HSV
Programs: Hy Glob,Choice Dia, MR TIT,IHG SPR,HH Dia, Wyn Dia, UA Sil, WN Alis, Hert 5*, National EE
Posts: 1,188
Does anyone know if the Alaska match is good until Feb 2013 if I match now? Also will I get the upgrade cert for both years? I would like to have it for 100% rdm on delta and also to give the cert to my dad for a trip to Alaska in august.
Jul 7, 2011, 11:54 am
#1570
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 43
Hello,
I was looking to match status to continental with Delta Gold, but i see that they have stopped matching status..
So does anyone know if i can match any other airline within Star Alliance and still be gold with Continental because i will considered as Star Alliance Gold?
I was looking to match status to continental with Delta Gold, but i see that they have stopped matching status..
So does anyone know if i can match any other airline within Star Alliance and still be gold with Continental because i will considered as Star Alliance Gold?
Jul 11, 2011, 6:33 am
#1571
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 16
United Matching
I was Delta Platinum last year. I asked and received United elite status on Mileage Plus. They asked me to complete 10 segments for Premier and 20 for Premier Exec in 90 days. I had over 35 so I got PE. I received PE status on 6/28/10 and was good through 2011. I ended up with 56 segments in 2010 from August to December. I have 55 this year. BTW, is 1K requirement 100 or 120 segments?
Jul 11, 2011, 11:50 am
#1572
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: Lost count
Posts: 135
Hello,
I am BA Silver and also KF Gold.
I have upcoming CO/LH trip next week. That trip will get me around 18000 points.
Two questions:
Should I go for UA status challenge or CO challenge.
Should I provide BA or KF details.
Cheers!
I am BA Silver and also KF Gold.
I have upcoming CO/LH trip next week. That trip will get me around 18000 points.
Two questions:
Should I go for UA status challenge or CO challenge.
Should I provide BA or KF details.
Cheers!
Jul 11, 2011, 9:16 pm
#1573
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Southern California
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Diamond; SPG Gold
Posts: 279
I was Delta Platinum last year. I asked and received United elite status on Mileage Plus. They asked me to complete 10 segments for Premier and 20 for Premier Exec in 90 days. I had over 35 so I got PE. I received PE status on 6/28/10 and was good through 2011. I ended up with 56 segments in 2010 from August to December. I have 55 this year. BTW, is 1K requirement 100 or 120 segments?
The 1K requirement is 120 segments.
Jul 12, 2011, 8:35 pm
#1574
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: TXL & NYC
Programs: Delta Plat
Posts: 51
DL just stopped doing outright matches & are now offering a match: https://www.delta.com/planning_reser...atus_match.jsp
Jul 13, 2011, 8:27 pm
#1575
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: HSV
Programs: Hy Glob,Choice Dia, MR TIT,IHG SPR,HH Dia, Wyn Dia, UA Sil, WN Alis, Hert 5*, National EE
Posts: 1,188
I dont think CO ever did challenges, only matches. They are now forwarding everyone to UA for a challenge.
I would contact UA, and tell them that you will be qualifying on a CO flight.
Someone correct me if im wrong, but I think you have to fly the metal of whatever airline you are matching. I think you are ok if you are flying CO metal for a UA challenge bc of the merger but not sure on the LH part of your trip. I dont think if qualifies.
I would contact UA, and tell them that you will be qualifying on a CO flight.
Someone correct me if im wrong, but I think you have to fly the metal of whatever airline you are matching. I think you are ok if you are flying CO metal for a UA challenge bc of the merger but not sure on the LH part of your trip. I dont think if qualifies.