Airline Status Match Master Thread: 2009 - 2011
Jan 18, 2010 | 7:25 pm
#692
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: oklahoma
Programs: AA EXP, Priority club Platinum
Posts: 13
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.
Jan 18, 2010 | 9:04 pm
#693
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,051
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.
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.
Jan 20, 2010 | 8:16 am
#694
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: EWR
Programs: CO Platinum--Not a COol aid drinker, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 50
Hi everyone,
I am hoping to ask for your collective guidance.
I am pretty new to the forum so please dont 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 dont 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 yall 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 isnt an inexpensive solution but might it work?
Thanks for your input!
I am hoping to ask for your collective guidance.
I am pretty new to the forum so please dont 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 dont 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 yall 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 isnt an inexpensive solution but might it work?
Thanks for your input!
Jan 20, 2010 | 12:24 pm
#695
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: LAX
Programs: Free agent
Posts: 4,270
...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 yall 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?
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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!
Jan 20, 2010 | 12:52 pm
#696
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: EWR/LGA/JFK
Programs: AA - EXP, Marriott - Sil, SPG-Gold
Posts: 120
has anyone had any luck getting CO to match Delta Sil status?
Jan 20, 2010 | 3:52 pm
#697
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: KBP
Programs: UA 1K, IHG Plat
Posts: 174
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!
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!
Jan 21, 2010 | 4:18 am
#698
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: SK Gold, LH Sen, ex A3*G
Posts: 63
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
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
Last edited by AspirationalFF; Jan 21, 2010 at 4:46 am
Jan 21, 2010 | 4:37 am
#699
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 221
Alaska
Emailed my credentials to Alaska Airlines ([email protected]) yesterday and, within 24 hours, I have been matched to MVP Gold! Impressive.
Jan 21, 2010 | 6:37 am
#700
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: USA
Programs: 1K 1MM; Bonvoy Ambassador; Nat'l EE; Hertz PC; Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,600
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...
Sent out credentials on Dec 18th...
Alaska, got MVP Gold this week.
CO, Gold on Dec 22nd
Delta, still waiting...
Jan 21, 2010 | 10:25 am
#701
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: MCO
Programs: UA Gold, AirBerlin Gold, Hilton Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 163
Jan 21, 2010 | 4:42 pm
#702
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: EWR/LGA/JFK
Programs: AA - EXP, Marriott - Sil, SPG-Gold
Posts: 120
Jan 21, 2010 | 6:02 pm
#703
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: MCO
Programs: UA Gold, AirBerlin Gold, Hilton Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 163
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, drivers 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,
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, drivers 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,
Jan 22, 2010 | 10:22 am
#704
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: New York, NY, USA
Programs: Marriott PL, AA GL, IHG PL, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,595
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.
Jan 22, 2010 | 2:41 pm
#705
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: EWR/LGA/JFK
Programs: AA - EXP, Marriott - Sil, SPG-Gold
Posts: 120
[email protected]
Here is quote from their response:
Here is quote from their response: