Airline Status Match Master Thread: 2009 - 2011
Nov 6, 2008 | 2:44 pm
#32
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: UA Gold-MM, AA Gold-MM, F9-Silver, Hyatt Something, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,443
I've been asking people about getting Status match while I'm a member of the program.. Say, from SQ to BD or LH, or from SQ to any other carrier..
Is it possible? I want to maintain both elite status when I received them too.. I fly roughly around 50,000-70,000/year..
Is it possible? I want to maintain both elite status when I received them too.. I fly roughly around 50,000-70,000/year..
Nov 6, 2008 | 6:15 pm
#33
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Portland, OR
Programs: Star Alliance, One World, Skyteam, BR, GA, EK, VX, SPG, Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, IC
Posts: 4,066
Alas.. I'm also trying to get status on other alliance programs..
Nov 6, 2008 | 9:28 pm
#34
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: IAD
Programs: UA Gold + 1MM; HHonors Gold; Marriott Plat
Posts: 751
One reason in the US is access to *A lounges. As a UA *G I only get access when on an international iten, that too only on my last port of exit in the US. With an non-US based *G card (BD or AC for example), I get lounge access even on domestic iten on UA or US (the airline) flights
Nov 7, 2008 | 12:34 pm
#35
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Japan
Programs: UA 1MM
Posts: 5,613
I was just matched by CO to PE from NW PE. Took just a couple of e-mails, copy of mileage statement and copy of WP card. Quick and painless. One satisfied customer, well, actually two including the wife^
Nov 7, 2008 | 12:44 pm
#36
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Japan
Programs: UA 1MM
Posts: 5,613
I just quickly wanted to confirm that the CO information is absolutely correct. Let me add that it seems with their upcoming "defection" to *A it seems that ST members are acccepted and matched. Usually it is impossible to move within alliances. I just got matched quick and painlessly within 48 hrs from NW PE to CO PE. It's good until 2010. Looking forward to be part of *A.
Nov 7, 2008 | 5:55 pm
#37
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 23,999
Excellent info, thanks EXLEFTSEAT!^ I've gone ahead and added a note about that in the OP.
^ I've gone ahead and added a note about that in the OP.
Nov 7, 2008 | 6:01 pm
#38
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K, AA, LH, BMI, BA, HHilton
Posts: 121
Ditto...
One reason in the US is access to *A lounges. As a UA *G I only get access when on an international iten, that too only on my last port of exit in the US. With an non-US based *G card (BD or AC for example), I get lounge access even on domestic iten on UA or US (the airline) flights
Nov 7, 2008 | 7:56 pm
#39
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Japan
Programs: UA 1MM
Posts: 5,613
Good luck to all. With CO going *A I am excited. Besides they are a great airline with great service and most of all, a great attitude.
Nov 8, 2008 | 12:57 am
#40
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Portland, OR
Programs: Star Alliance, One World, Skyteam, BR, GA, EK, VX, SPG, Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, IC
Posts: 4,066
One reason in the US is access to *A lounges. As a UA *G I only get access when on an international iten, that too only on my last port of exit in the US. With an non-US based *G card (BD or AC for example), I get lounge access even on domestic iten on UA or US (the airline) flights
Nov 9, 2008 | 4:13 pm
#41
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: IAD
Programs: UA Gold + 1MM; HHonors Gold; Marriott Plat
Posts: 751
Never got an answer on my Turkish Airlines question. Does any one know if Turkish Airlines does a status match? Or Asiana or ANA? Thanks,
I would go with no, unless anyone has different experiences....
Nov 9, 2008 | 9:54 pm
#43
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NY
Programs: CO PLT,DL Plat (status match),BD Gold, Amex Plat, SPG Plat, PC Plat
Posts: 155
British Midland
British Midland may be the only non-North American program with a regular status match program. These generally match up to Gold (top tier). Let's see how long that lasts given the possible takeover by LH.
Email or fax a copy of your elite card and most recent statement to:
More details can be found in this thread.
British Midland may be the only non-North American program with a regular status match program. These generally match up to Gold (top tier). Let's see how long that lasts given the possible takeover by LH.
Email or fax a copy of your elite card and most recent statement to:
More details can be found in this thread.
) ) and sneaked in last minute, as they just announced they are ceasing US flights..........makes no sense to match us now?!?
Nov 9, 2008 | 10:01 pm
#44
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: IAD
Programs: UA Gold + 1MM; HHonors Gold; Marriott Plat
Posts: 751
. How long before you got a response from them?
Nov 9, 2008 | 10:05 pm
#45
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HND
Programs: AA, AS, WN
Posts: 515
How long did it take you to get a response?