Airline Status Match Master Thread: 2009 - 2011
Jan 10, 2009, 12:45 pm
#211
Join Date: Dec 2007
Programs: Skymiles Plat, Thai Gold, IHG RA, SPG Gold
Posts: 27
Qantas
Hi
I am going to fly 3 or 4 times to Australia in the next six month and as a Delta Plat (but also Thai Gold) I was wondering how best to approach a possible status match request. Any advice?
I am going to fly 3 or 4 times to Australia in the next six month and as a Delta Plat (but also Thai Gold) I was wondering how best to approach a possible status match request. Any advice?
Jan 10, 2009, 3:54 pm
#212
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: QF Platinum, NZ *G, Le Club Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 286
There are of course many *A airlines to and from australia you can earn with using your Thai status. Domestic is a little more tricky.
Jan 10, 2009, 3:58 pm
#213
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: QF Platinum, NZ *G, Le Club Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 286
Hi - I searched and didn't find anything, so here goes.
I am AA Plat. After learning that Delta would be starting a direct flight to CDG from my home airport this year, I requested a status match from them. (Which was granted in under 24 hours!!!!) Three weeks later, Delta announces that the RDU-CDG route has been postponed until 2011.
If I understand previous posters correctly, Delta will only status match once. I really won't need the match til 2011. There's no way I will requalify on my own.
Is it worth the time to ask Delta? And, if so, any suggestions on the correct dept/number to call or email?
Many thanks - Edie
I am AA Plat. After learning that Delta would be starting a direct flight to CDG from my home airport this year, I requested a status match from them. (Which was granted in under 24 hours!!!!) Three weeks later, Delta announces that the RDU-CDG route has been postponed until 2011.
If I understand previous posters correctly, Delta will only status match once. I really won't need the match til 2011. There's no way I will requalify on my own.
Is it worth the time to ask Delta? And, if so, any suggestions on the correct dept/number to call or email?
Many thanks - Edie
Of course with the DL/NW merger on the horizon, you could just ask for NW to status match in 2011. Same difference as far as I understand and I assume the integration will be essentially complete by then.
Jan 10, 2009, 4:13 pm
#214
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: YYZ
Programs: HHonors Silver, AC Altitude 35K, AAdvantage, SkyMiles, Bonvoy Silver and a few more
Posts: 565
What are the chances?
I'm AA Plat by way of a challenge. What are the chances of getting a match on NW/DL or CO?
Jan 10, 2009, 4:53 pm
#215
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MSN/HOU
Programs: DL Silver (0.239 MM), DL SkyClub Life, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,107
Jan 10, 2009, 6:01 pm
#216
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: YYZ
Programs: HHonors Silver, AC Altitude 35K, AAdvantage, SkyMiles, Bonvoy Silver and a few more
Posts: 565
Jan 13, 2009, 9:04 am
#217
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: SNA, LAX
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, SPG Plat, United 1P, AA Platinum, Avis First
Posts: 200
Hello:
I am currently Premier. I do not have status with any other airline. I will probably hit premier exec with segments and miles but that will happen in April / May. Any way for me to challenge to 1p?
I am flying SFO - DEN - TUL and back Mondays and Thursdays ~ 3000 EQM and 4 EQM / week. It will take me 15 weeks to hit PR Exec.
Is there any way for me to hit PR Exec any faster? I don't want to MR. 1K is probably out of reach.
I am currently Premier. I do not have status with any other airline. I will probably hit premier exec with segments and miles but that will happen in April / May. Any way for me to challenge to 1p?
I am flying SFO - DEN - TUL and back Mondays and Thursdays ~ 3000 EQM and 4 EQM / week. It will take me 15 weeks to hit PR Exec.
Is there any way for me to hit PR Exec any faster? I don't want to MR. 1K is probably out of reach.
Jan 13, 2009, 3:37 pm
#218
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: RIC
Programs: AA, IHG
Posts: 239
I faxed my request on 12/22 and specified confirmation of receipt on the fax. Of course I never received the confirmation. I was able to contact someone from worldperks on 1/5. She stated that my request was entered into the system as received on 12/30 and it typically took 4 weeks for answers.
Jan 14, 2009, 2:27 pm
#219
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: CO Platinum
Posts: 1
Hi. I'm currently platinum with Continental and am looking to get matched to the same level on NW. I was wondering if after the status match is completed, do you still retain your status on your old airline (CO in my case) in addition to getting the status on the new airline or do you lose status on the old airline?
Jan 14, 2009, 2:29 pm
#220
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 23,999
Welcome to FlyerTalk, amm1020!
^
When you status match your status remains the same in the program you matched from. Continental won't even know you matched.
^When you status match your status remains the same in the program you matched from. Continental won't even know you matched.
Jan 15, 2009, 7:30 am
#221
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: AAdvantage
Posts: 5
Does anyone know what level on Alaska's MilagePlan I would get if Iam currently a AA Gold?
By the way, this is my first post, with hopefully lots more
By the way, this is my first post, with hopefully lots more
Jan 15, 2009, 10:27 am
#222
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 282
Hi all,
I faxed in a letter to CO to match from UA 1P. In the letter I included all the necessary information, with the exception of a copy of my 1P card, as I hit 1P in mid-December, so I haven't received a 1P card yet.
I got a message from CO OnePass telling me that I could go on ua.com somewhere and print a duplicate of my card showing that I'm a 1P. They already have a printed copy of my entire 2008 statement showing all miles flown, and my 1P status.
I've been through ua.com, which I was already pretty familiar with, and can't find any option to print a temporary 1P card.
Has only one else had this issue, or does anyone know where this option is on .bomb?
Thanks in advance!
I faxed in a letter to CO to match from UA 1P. In the letter I included all the necessary information, with the exception of a copy of my 1P card, as I hit 1P in mid-December, so I haven't received a 1P card yet.
I got a message from CO OnePass telling me that I could go on ua.com somewhere and print a duplicate of my card showing that I'm a 1P. They already have a printed copy of my entire 2008 statement showing all miles flown, and my 1P status.
I've been through ua.com, which I was already pretty familiar with, and can't find any option to print a temporary 1P card.
Has only one else had this issue, or does anyone know where this option is on .bomb?
Thanks in advance!
Jan 15, 2009, 11:02 am
#223
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: SPG Platinum (Lifetime Gold), AA Lifetime Gold, HHonors Diamond, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 182
Continental Status Match Fax #
FYI, I just faxed my information for a match with Continental and their fax number has changed from the one posted in this thread. It is now:
713-324-3702
713-324-3702
Jan 15, 2009, 3:40 pm
#224
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: QF Platinum, NZ *G, Le Club Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 286
Hi all,
I faxed in a letter to CO to match from UA 1P. In the letter I included all the necessary information, with the exception of a copy of my 1P card, as I hit 1P in mid-December, so I haven't received a 1P card yet.
I got a message from CO OnePass telling me that I could go on ua.com somewhere and print a duplicate of my card showing that I'm a 1P. They already have a printed copy of my entire 2008 statement showing all miles flown, and my 1P status.
I've been through ua.com, which I was already pretty familiar with, and can't find any option to print a temporary 1P card.
Has only one else had this issue, or does anyone know where this option is on .bomb?
Thanks in advance!
I faxed in a letter to CO to match from UA 1P. In the letter I included all the necessary information, with the exception of a copy of my 1P card, as I hit 1P in mid-December, so I haven't received a 1P card yet.
I got a message from CO OnePass telling me that I could go on ua.com somewhere and print a duplicate of my card showing that I'm a 1P. They already have a printed copy of my entire 2008 statement showing all miles flown, and my 1P status.
I've been through ua.com, which I was already pretty familiar with, and can't find any option to print a temporary 1P card.
Has only one else had this issue, or does anyone know where this option is on .bomb?
Thanks in advance!
I had a similar situation with CO when I matched as I didn't have a card. I explained this on an email and like you sent a statement indicating my status. They did the match within 24 hours of the email.
I'd just email back and explain - pretty sure you won't have any issues.
Jan 15, 2009, 7:53 pm
#225
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: JAX
Programs: US Plat, DL Gold, WN when needed, PC Plat, SPG Gold, National Exec
Posts: 340
Delta status match
My thanks to the OP for this thread. I sent my US DM account info to Delta along with a short cover letter on Jan 2nd, and noticed today that I got matched to Gold Medallion. It took about two weeks, not too bad. ^