Airline Status Match Master Thread: 2009 - 2011
Dec 26, 2009 | 2:49 am
#661
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Rosh Haayin
Programs: Sky Team (Flying Blue Gold) Star Alliance (Senator Gold) Matmid - ELAL (Platinum)
Posts: 4
Thanks Tom92591. I just wrote to OnePass, we'll see what they say.
In the meantime, I've realised that Gold level on OnePass is always Elite and never Elite Plus, regardless of whether one lives in the US or elsewhere (unlike Flying Blue, where Gold is Elite Plus for those resident in Europe).
Should I accept a status match to One Pass Gold (Elite) if that's what they offer me? I've seen that would not give me lounge access, which I'm not too happy about. But other than that, what are the major differences between OnePass Gold and One Pass Plat? I guess a major issue for me would be complimentary upgrades for example... Would would my chances be, as a Gold member?
In the meantime, I've realised that Gold level on OnePass is always Elite and never Elite Plus, regardless of whether one lives in the US or elsewhere (unlike Flying Blue, where Gold is Elite Plus for those resident in Europe).
Should I accept a status match to One Pass Gold (Elite) if that's what they offer me? I've seen that would not give me lounge access, which I'm not too happy about. But other than that, what are the major differences between OnePass Gold and One Pass Plat? I guess a major issue for me would be complimentary upgrades for example... Would would my chances be, as a Gold member?
Dec 26, 2009 | 7:35 am
#662
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K
Posts: 58
Me too, no thanks DL
Several months ago I attempted a status match from United 1K to Delta Platinum/Diamond. I had read here to expect only Gold match, which was correct. My United activiity has been 140K++ for 4 consecutive years, all BIS domestic U.S.
With new rules pending for United upgrades, Gold was not enough for me to give Delta my business.
With new rules pending for United upgrades, Gold was not enough for me to give Delta my business.
Dec 26, 2009 | 8:57 am
#663
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Programs: OZ *G, HHonors Gold, Aclub Plat
Posts: 1,025
Just got matched SQ *G to CX MPC Silver.
Dec 26, 2009 | 8:59 am
#664
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 866
You should be very happy with CO Gold, because that is the HIGHEST elite tier of *A carriers.
Dec 26, 2009 | 4:27 pm
#665
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: United, SPG
Posts: 294
Virgin Atlantic was giving away free silver status, so i got it cause it was free. They even sent me a welcome packet with the card. I fly united mostly but dont have status yet, do you think I could use my free virgin silver status to get united to match it with premier?
Dec 26, 2009 | 4:39 pm
#666
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,051
or you could use the VA silver to request Silver at DL, and then match the DL silver to get CO or UA's silver status.
Virgin Atlantic was giving away free silver status, so i got it cause it was free. They even sent me a welcome packet with the card. I fly united mostly but dont have status yet, do you think I could use my free virgin silver status to get united to match it with premier?
Dec 26, 2009 | 5:33 pm
#667
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: United, SPG
Posts: 294
I will probably try to get status on all of them, just in case i fly them, but my question is will they check to make sure I actually flied to get the status or do they just assume that since you have the card that you actually flew?
Dec 27, 2009 | 1:22 am
#668
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 12,413
Sometimes they ask for just your card sometimes they ask for your card + recent statements. Just be careful though, most airlines will only status match you once. You don't want to use all your status matches in one year.
Jan 4, 2010 | 7:48 pm
#669
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Programs: AA Plat, UA Silver, DL Silver, Marriott Titanium, etc.
Posts: 4,214
Is it normal for United Airlines to not even send an acknowledgement of receipt of a request for a status match (from a delta Platinum) and challenge almost 2 weeks after submission of the request?
sent it to their premiermatch email as instructed. Not at all impressed by the way they've handled this so far.
sent it to their premiermatch email as instructed. Not at all impressed by the way they've handled this so far.
Jan 4, 2010 | 8:26 pm
#670
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
When I was comped from AA last year, UA told me it would take a full 7 days (and it did). I found out about it by logging into my Mileage Plus account and seeing the new status (had "general member" status prior), and their e-mail confirming it showed up later in the day. I suspect with employees having time off during the holidays they're probably just running behind.
Jan 5, 2010 | 4:02 pm
#671
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: SPG G, 6C P, CSA P, SU G, LH G, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2
European matching
Hello all,
good news is: you can get status match now with Czech Airlines, I use them very often and have Pl level. I am quite picky but I like them a lot. Free upgrades and guaranteed upgrades, no fees for date change, extra 30Kg, etc. Go to csa.cz and choose English. Aeroflot also started from time to time to provide status matching aeroflot.ru. BTW, SU has a very good safety record and flies brand new A-3xx's.
good news is: you can get status match now with Czech Airlines, I use them very often and have Pl level. I am quite picky but I like them a lot. Free upgrades and guaranteed upgrades, no fees for date change, extra 30Kg, etc. Go to csa.cz and choose English. Aeroflot also started from time to time to provide status matching aeroflot.ru. BTW, SU has a very good safety record and flies brand new A-3xx's.
Jan 6, 2010 | 4:14 am
#672
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Home Airports: CAE/CLT
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, National Executive
Posts: 5,460
Sweet.
Though this does involve a 1 flight "challenge."
Though this does involve a 1 flight "challenge."
Hello all,
good news is: you can get status match now with Czech Airlines, I use them very often and have Pl level. I am quite picky but I like them a lot. Free upgrades and guaranteed upgrades, no fees for date change, extra 30Kg, etc. Go to csa.cz and choose English. Aeroflot also started from time to time to provide status matching aeroflot.ru. BTW, SU has a very good safety record and flies brand new A-3xx's.
good news is: you can get status match now with Czech Airlines, I use them very often and have Pl level. I am quite picky but I like them a lot. Free upgrades and guaranteed upgrades, no fees for date change, extra 30Kg, etc. Go to csa.cz and choose English. Aeroflot also started from time to time to provide status matching aeroflot.ru. BTW, SU has a very good safety record and flies brand new A-3xx's.
Jan 6, 2010 | 1:28 pm
#673
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 14
Just logged into my Delta account and saw that I was matched from CO Plat to Platinum Medallion! I asked for the plat match, but based on what I had read in this thread I was only expecting Gold. It took almost a month to get the match, but very nice to see!
Jan 6, 2010 | 6:08 pm
#674
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 2
mdmdt - Did you email in your request for status match? I thought it had to be faxed and your post gave me the impression that you emailed it. I'm wondering because I've been meaning to make my request, but am too lazy to print statements and use our office fax machine 
Jan 9, 2010 | 7:08 pm
#675
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 3
American Match?
Has anyone ever successfully gotten AA to match without a challenge, or at least to make the elite status start at the beginning of the challenge? I am Platinum on Delta, and have been for 8 years in a row. Moving to Chicago, so Delta will no longer make sense. Thanks!