Airline Status Match Master Thread: 2009 - 2011
Nov 14, 2008, 7:48 am
#76
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Yes. I've had a similar experience. Not sure why they are doing this. I'm wondering if anyone has any good insight.
Nov 14, 2008, 11:54 am
#77
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Then again, holding out forever on status matches might not be all that different from hoarding miles... devaluation might make the same status later on less valuable. In other words, if NW granting me 1+ years of Plat means I can not match again with TheNewDelta later on, it's not the end of the world for me and I am not going to worry about it now.
Nov 14, 2008, 12:09 pm
#78
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I answered my own question, empirically.
Yes, NW matched my UA 1K status by granting me NW Plat through 2010. This does seem strange that they would do this, considering I was NW silver at the time. Maybe they are currently handing out status like candy..... if you're not going to exist in another year, what difference does it make?
Yes, NW matched my UA 1K status by granting me NW Plat through 2010. This does seem strange that they would do this, considering I was NW silver at the time. Maybe they are currently handing out status like candy..... if you're not going to exist in another year, what difference does it make?
Nov 14, 2008, 12:49 pm
#79
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Nov 14, 2008, 12:53 pm
#80
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Great question, given that I just faxed in my request to NW.
Then again, holding out forever on status matches might not be all that different from hoarding miles... devaluation might make the same status later on less valuable. In other words, if NW granting me 1+ years of Plat means I can not match again with TheNewDelta later on, it's not the end of the world for me and I am not going to worry about it now.
Then again, holding out forever on status matches might not be all that different from hoarding miles... devaluation might make the same status later on less valuable. In other words, if NW granting me 1+ years of Plat means I can not match again with TheNewDelta later on, it's not the end of the world for me and I am not going to worry about it now.
That said, I wouldn't have done this otherwise, as I doubt I'll fly SkyTeam more than 2 or 3 times next year.....
Nov 14, 2008, 1:05 pm
#81
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Frankly I wouldn't worry too much about which airline's FFP is the base, but that's just me. It's going to be a new airline, and I'm betting in the future it wouldn't be too difficult to argue that it was a different airline back then, and that therefore another status match would be reasonable.
Nov 15, 2008, 1:23 am
#82
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Nov 17, 2008, 2:12 pm
#84
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Received confirmation email last night from NW informing me that my BMI Gold and UA 3P was being matched to NW Silver through Feb2010. I was hoping for NW Gold, but Silver is just fine by me. 2 free checked bags, and (maybe once in a blue moon) an upgrade to F!
Nov 18, 2008, 2:38 am
#85
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CX match
CX only offered to match me to silver status based on Krisflyer Elite Gold. I'm guessing they match PPS to gold?
Nov 18, 2008, 2:04 pm
#86
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My wife's request from UA 3P to DL Silver was approved within 24 hours. 
Nov 19, 2008, 10:13 am
#87
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UA 1K to NW Platinum
good thru 2/10, confirming email follows:
Dear jfhscott,
Thank you for contacting WorldPerks in regard to upgrading your WorldPerks account, xxxxxxx. A variety of criteria, including information from your United Airlines mileage summary, is considered when evaluating requests from members to match elite status from another airline. After reviewing the information provided to us on your Mileage Plus account, your Northwest WorldPerks account has been upgraded to Platinum Elite status. This one-time complimentary membership upgrade will remain valid through February 28, 2009. Your credentials are now being processed and will be mailed to the address on file. You may expect to receive your Platinum Elite kit in approximately three weeks. In the interim, WorldPerks Elite members are now able to print off theirtemporary WorldPerks reference card through nwa.com, if a PIN is established. From the nwa.com Home Page, select WorldPerks, then ManageMy Account, then select Request a WorldPerks Reference Card, or click onthe following address at:
[link deleted]
If you have difficulties with the process, please contact our online support group at [email protected] or 1-800-692-6955 open 24/7. Due to the timing of your 2008 complimentary Platinum Elite upgrade, please be advised that your Platinum Elite membership will be continued through the 2009 program year beginning March 1, 2009. You may expect your credentials for this program to be delivered to the address on fileprior to March 1, 2009. We sincerely appreciate the support we receive from our members. We areworking hard to distinguish our airline as a carrier of preference and we hope you will allow us the continued privilege of serving your air travel needs.
Sincerely,
[name deleted],
Manager WorldPerks Service Center
Dear jfhscott,
Thank you for contacting WorldPerks in regard to upgrading your WorldPerks account, xxxxxxx. A variety of criteria, including information from your United Airlines mileage summary, is considered when evaluating requests from members to match elite status from another airline. After reviewing the information provided to us on your Mileage Plus account, your Northwest WorldPerks account has been upgraded to Platinum Elite status. This one-time complimentary membership upgrade will remain valid through February 28, 2009. Your credentials are now being processed and will be mailed to the address on file. You may expect to receive your Platinum Elite kit in approximately three weeks. In the interim, WorldPerks Elite members are now able to print off theirtemporary WorldPerks reference card through nwa.com, if a PIN is established. From the nwa.com Home Page, select WorldPerks, then ManageMy Account, then select Request a WorldPerks Reference Card, or click onthe following address at:
[link deleted]
If you have difficulties with the process, please contact our online support group at [email protected] or 1-800-692-6955 open 24/7. Due to the timing of your 2008 complimentary Platinum Elite upgrade, please be advised that your Platinum Elite membership will be continued through the 2009 program year beginning March 1, 2009. You may expect your credentials for this program to be delivered to the address on fileprior to March 1, 2009. We sincerely appreciate the support we receive from our members. We areworking hard to distinguish our airline as a carrier of preference and we hope you will allow us the continued privilege of serving your air travel needs.
Sincerely,
[name deleted],
Manager WorldPerks Service Center
Nov 20, 2008, 5:36 am
#88
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Any info on US ?
Not interested in flying US but curious if they are doing status matches, given what appears to be a widespread defection of their elites.
Nov 20, 2008, 6:53 am
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Nov 20, 2008, 8:12 am
#90
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good thru 2/10, confirming email follows:
Dear jfhscott,
Thank you for contacting WorldPerks in regard to upgrading your WorldPerks account, xxxxxxx. A variety of criteria, including information from your United Airlines mileage summary, is considered when evaluating requests from members to match elite status from another airline. After reviewing the information provided to us on your Mileage Plus account, your Northwest WorldPerks account has been upgraded to Platinum Elite status. This one-time complimentary membership upgrade will remain valid through February 28, 2009. Your credentials are now being processed and will be mailed to the address on file. You may expect to receive your Platinum Elite kit in approximately three weeks. In the interim, WorldPerks Elite members are now able to print off theirtemporary WorldPerks reference card through nwa.com, if a PIN is established. From the nwa.com Home Page, select WorldPerks, then ManageMy Account, then select Request a WorldPerks Reference Card, or click onthe following address at:
[link deleted]
If you have difficulties with the process, please contact our online support group at [email protected] or 1-800-692-6955 open 24/7. Due to the timing of your 2008 complimentary Platinum Elite upgrade, please be advised that your Platinum Elite membership will be continued through the 2009 program year beginning March 1, 2009. You may expect your credentials for this program to be delivered to the address on fileprior to March 1, 2009. We sincerely appreciate the support we receive from our members. We areworking hard to distinguish our airline as a carrier of preference and we hope you will allow us the continued privilege of serving your air travel needs.
Sincerely,
[name deleted],
Manager WorldPerks Service Center
Dear jfhscott,
Thank you for contacting WorldPerks in regard to upgrading your WorldPerks account, xxxxxxx. A variety of criteria, including information from your United Airlines mileage summary, is considered when evaluating requests from members to match elite status from another airline. After reviewing the information provided to us on your Mileage Plus account, your Northwest WorldPerks account has been upgraded to Platinum Elite status. This one-time complimentary membership upgrade will remain valid through February 28, 2009. Your credentials are now being processed and will be mailed to the address on file. You may expect to receive your Platinum Elite kit in approximately three weeks. In the interim, WorldPerks Elite members are now able to print off theirtemporary WorldPerks reference card through nwa.com, if a PIN is established. From the nwa.com Home Page, select WorldPerks, then ManageMy Account, then select Request a WorldPerks Reference Card, or click onthe following address at:
[link deleted]
If you have difficulties with the process, please contact our online support group at [email protected] or 1-800-692-6955 open 24/7. Due to the timing of your 2008 complimentary Platinum Elite upgrade, please be advised that your Platinum Elite membership will be continued through the 2009 program year beginning March 1, 2009. You may expect your credentials for this program to be delivered to the address on fileprior to March 1, 2009. We sincerely appreciate the support we receive from our members. We areworking hard to distinguish our airline as a carrier of preference and we hope you will allow us the continued privilege of serving your air travel needs.
Sincerely,
[name deleted],
Manager WorldPerks Service Center
Last edited by FLLUAFlyer; Nov 20, 2008 at 8:39 am Reason: Found answer elsewhere.