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kitsura Jan 18, 2010 7:03 pm


Originally Posted by calvinoeh (Post 13055771)
Just got matched SQ *G to CX MPC Silver.

How did you get that done? I been trying to get a status match and trust me it takes a hell of a long time. Email request has been bouncing round since 1st Jan.

doninusa Jan 18, 2010 7:25 pm

Does Thai Air do status matches or challenges. I am EX PLT with AA and am concerned about the JAL mess. I have done a search for thai in this thread and come up empty. Thanks.

Nelumbo Jan 18, 2010 9:04 pm

UA blocks a lot of TG flights for * award redemption.
In addition, flying UA's G/L/S/T/W don't earn miles at all to TG's program.

OZ has better accrual program for UA flights.


Originally Posted by doninusa (Post 13207386)
Does Thai Air do status matches or challenges. I am EX PLT with AA and am concerned about the JAL mess. I have done a search for thai in this thread and come up empty. Thanks.


EpiFlyer Jan 20, 2010 8:16 am

Hi everyone,

I am hoping to ask for your collective guidance.

I am pretty new to the forum so please don’t hesitate to tell me if this is a dumb idea. I have a new job that requires that I fly several times a week (out of SWF now but soon out of EWR.)

I have been reading the match thread and considering my options for getting status with Delta or Continental given that I don’t have any status to speak of yet.

I noticed on the US Airways website that I could buy status on US Airways, which might even be useful for the next month flying out of SWF. I was wondering if y’all think that I might be able to get status matched by Delta based on a purchased status with US Airways? And if so, if I might similarly be able to get matched by Continental based on the status match from Delta?

From reading the thread it sounds as if this would only work up to gold level because Delta typically will not match above mid-tier.

This isn’t an inexpensive solution but might it work?

Thanks for your input!

luv2ctheworld Jan 20, 2010 12:24 pm


Originally Posted by EpiFlyer (Post 13217728)
...I noticed on the US Airways website that I could buy status on US Airways, which might even be useful for the next month flying out of SWF. I was wondering if y’all think that I might be able to get status matched by Delta based on a purchased status with US Airways? And if so, if I might similarly be able to get matched by Continental based on the status match from Delta?
...

Welcome to FT!

I believe your idea may not yield the result you're looking for. Typically, the airline doing the matching will also want to see a sufficient amount of previous travel, not just a quick promo that got you to the competing airlines elite status. You will need to submit last year's travel history in addition to a copy of your elite card.

That said, it never hurts; except the money you may be spending for the "temporary" elite status on US.

Good luck!

BJRDALBK Jan 20, 2010 12:52 pm

has anyone had any luck getting CO to match Delta Sil status?

jimrgraham Jan 20, 2010 3:52 pm

I just applied for UA Premiere Status -
 
They emailed back that I have to wait until after Feb 2, and then reapply -

Bummer as I have about 48k BIS before then...

Anyone know a way to get in earlier?

BTW - US CP with 180K BIS with over half in Asia expected for 2010.

Thanks in advance!

AspirationalFF Jan 21, 2010 4:18 am

Inter-*A matching
 
Hello all!

I realize from the first post that the following may be difficult, but do any of you know if it will be simply impossible?

I have a measly EBS (EuroBonus Silver) status, i.e. *A silver. While I mostly fly out of OSL, I prefer flying Lufthansa and, even more so, Swiss - I feel the service is better and I don't mind not flying direct flights (on the contrary, I quite enjoy not doing so). I've just recently joined Miles&More via Swiss and will have my first flight registered to them later this year.

Do you think there is any chance Miles & More will match my EBS to FTL? They will see from my transcript from 2009 that half my flights are already LH/LX, the remaining mostly SK (and a few flights on others).

-AspFF

ansatzjp Jan 21, 2010 4:37 am

Alaska
 
Emailed my credentials to Alaska Airlines ([email protected]) yesterday and, within 24 hours, I have been matched to MVP Gold! Impressive.

nevansm Jan 21, 2010 6:37 am

1P on United....Doing a lot more domestic flying to weird destinations this year!
Sent out credentials on Dec 18th...
Alaska, got MVP Gold this week.
CO, Gold on Dec 22nd
Delta, still waiting...

european28 Jan 21, 2010 10:25 am


Originally Posted by BJRDALBK (Post 13219599)
has anyone had any luck getting CO to match Delta Sil status?

They just matched my DL Gold. I send them requested information on Tuesday night and as of today morning (Thursday) my account shows me as Gold :)

BJRDALBK Jan 21, 2010 4:42 pm


Originally Posted by european28 (Post 13225947)
They just matched my DL Gold. I send them requested information on Tuesday night and as of today morning (Thursday) my account shows me as Gold :)

Great! Can you tell me what COe-mail address you used and the information that you provided? Thanks.

european28 Jan 21, 2010 6:02 pm


Originally Posted by BJRDALBK (Post 13228879)
Great! Can you tell me what COe-mail address you used and the information that you provided? Thanks.

[email protected]
Here is quote from their response:

OnePass offers a promotion that could match the current earned elite status of another airline frequent flyer program with an equivalent level in the OnePass Elite program. Some airlines are not eligible for this program and it may not be processed at the airport. We will need to review documents from the eligible airline. You may submit an e-mail attachment* or mail the documents along with your OnePass account number to:

OnePass Elite Match
PO Box 4757
Houston, TX 77210-4757

*The following file types may be included as attachments in your e-mail: doc, pdf, rtf, txt, xls, bmp, gif, jpg, jpeg, png, tif and tiff. There is a size limit of 3MB per attachment. We strongly suggest that personal data; such as a passport, driver’s license or Social Security number not be attached in an e-mail.

Please include the following information:

-Full Name
-OnePass Account Number
-Current Address
-Current Phone Number
-A copy of the most recent statement from the other airline showing status and current mileage -A copy of your current elite card from the other airline

Regards,

adamak Jan 22, 2010 10:22 am

CO just matched my AA EXP with Plat. I applied Tues and just saw the change today. Glad you guys tell me to go CO instead of waiting for UA.

BJRDALBK Jan 22, 2010 2:41 pm


Originally Posted by european28 (Post 13229347)
[email protected]
Here is quote from their response:

Thanks. I am not sure what the agent I spoke to was talking about. I wil send and report results. Thanks again.


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