Airline Status Match Master Thread: 2009 - 2011
Jul 8, 2010 | 4:45 am
#946
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands
Programs: Marriott LTP, Hilton Gold, ITA Elite+, Cathay S, Singapore S, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 3,171
Is there a UA 3x EQM promo?
Jul 8, 2010 | 9:29 am
#947
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: DC
Programs: DL gold; UA - 1k; AA gold; Marriott Platinum; Hyatt Diamond; SPG gold; Groupon Falcon;
Posts: 747
Jul 8, 2010 | 9:34 am
#948
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: Amex Platinum; Southwest A-list; BW Diamond; Hilton Gold; CO Silver; Hertz President's circle
Posts: 405
"I matched my 2 year old from DL Silver to CO Silver today. Gotta love it."
Fast forward 27 years, and Gree0411 Jr. Moves from Dallas to to Newark for a new job. He emails CONited to get his Exec plat matched to plat, only to be told that status matching is a one time deal... and his dad wasted it on silver ;-)
Fast forward 27 years, and Gree0411 Jr. Moves from Dallas to to Newark for a new job. He emails CONited to get his Exec plat matched to plat, only to be told that status matching is a one time deal... and his dad wasted it on silver ;-)
Jul 8, 2010 | 9:47 am
#949
Join Date: Dec 2008
Programs: DL Diamond; LY Plat; BA Bronze
Posts: 2,462
Jul 8, 2010 | 11:15 am
#950
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: NY
Programs: AA: ExPlat & 3MM; UA: 1k; KL: Plat 4 Life; Hyatt: Plat; SPG, Marriott, Hilton: Gold
Posts: 2,709
You should decide based on:
1. Which airport is more comfortable for you? For example, if you live next to JFK, opt for DL.
If LGA is also comfortable for you, choose DL because LGA is one of their Focus Cities.
2. DL only matches until GOLD. I contacted them this week, told them that I have LY Plat, LH Senator, BD Gold & BA Gold and asked for Plat. They told me no, only Gold. However, CO will give you Plat.
3. What destination do you intend to fly to/from NYC. For example - if you intend to fly BOS a lot, then opt for CO, as DL only operates regional jets on the JFK/LGA-BOS route. If you intend to fly MCO a lot then go for DL as they have flights from both LGA&JFK. If you intend to fly to PHX go for CO as DL only operates 1 daily JFK-PHX while CO operates 4 daily EWR-PHX, US 3 daily EWR-PHX & 3 daily JFK-PHX.
4. DL only matches until Feb 2011!
1. Which airport is more comfortable for you? For example, if you live next to JFK, opt for DL.
If LGA is also comfortable for you, choose DL because LGA is one of their Focus Cities.
2. DL only matches until GOLD. I contacted them this week, told them that I have LY Plat, LH Senator, BD Gold & BA Gold and asked for Plat. They told me no, only Gold. However, CO will give you Plat.
3. What destination do you intend to fly to/from NYC. For example - if you intend to fly BOS a lot, then opt for CO, as DL only operates regional jets on the JFK/LGA-BOS route. If you intend to fly MCO a lot then go for DL as they have flights from both LGA&JFK. If you intend to fly to PHX go for CO as DL only operates 1 daily JFK-PHX while CO operates 4 daily EWR-PHX, US 3 daily EWR-PHX & 3 daily JFK-PHX.
4. DL only matches until Feb 2011!
I guess convenience is typically a secondary concern for us heavy travelers... Why else do MRs etc? If one is willing to fly via NYC on way from LAX to SEA, little extra driving to get to EWR instead of JFK/LGA is a small price to pay.
I am more concerned about upgrade potential. Guess is that DL Gold is pretty oiut of luck most of time on upgrades from heave Plat airports like LGA and JFK.
CO Plat should have more luck I assume. Also longer period of status is attractive
Jul 8, 2010 | 7:26 pm
#951
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 241
Hi,
Does anyone know of an email address to which I can request the status match via Delta Airways?
Thank you
Does anyone know of an email address to which I can request the status match via Delta Airways?
Thank you
Jul 9, 2010 | 1:26 am
#952
Join Date: Dec 2008
Programs: DL Diamond; LY Plat; BA Bronze
Posts: 2,462
Thx. very helpful!
I guess convenience is typically a secondary concern for us heavy travelers... Why else do MRs etc? If one is willing to fly via NYC on way from LAX to SEA, little extra driving to get to EWR instead of JFK/LGA is a small price to pay.
I am more concerned about upgrade potential. Guess is that DL Gold is pretty oiut of luck most of time on upgrades from heave Plat airports like LGA and JFK.
CO Plat should have more luck I assume. Also longer period of status is attractive
I guess convenience is typically a secondary concern for us heavy travelers... Why else do MRs etc? If one is willing to fly via NYC on way from LAX to SEA, little extra driving to get to EWR instead of JFK/LGA is a small price to pay.
I am more concerned about upgrade potential. Guess is that DL Gold is pretty oiut of luck most of time on upgrades from heave Plat airports like LGA and JFK.
CO Plat should have more luck I assume. Also longer period of status is attractive
- CO Plat is their highest status
- DL Gold is their 3rd highest status after Plat and Diamond
If it doesn't matter whether you will fly from LGA/JFK/EWR, then go for CO.
Jul 10, 2010 | 3:59 am
#953
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Germany / Spain / Switzerland
Programs: LH M&M SEN, bmi DC Gold, CO Gold Elite, bahn.comfort nothing
Posts: 312
Anyone has had success matching to LAN lately? Does the Match come with the Upgrade vouchers (if not matched to Comodoro right away) ?
Jul 11, 2010 | 3:11 pm
#954
Join Date: May 2006
Location: GA
Programs: VA-SLV, QF-GLD, DL-PM, UA-ex1K, AA-exPLT, HH-DM, IHG-PLT, MR-GLD
Posts: 8,353
Thanks!
Jul 14, 2010 | 3:09 am
#955
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 1,988
Do you know what CO would status match to AA EXP? And when expiration is for status match? Thanks!
Jul 15, 2010 | 6:47 am
#956
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: YYC - not the centre of the universe
Programs: AC*S100K 1MM, LH SEN, Hyatt Lifetime Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,779
Hello - just a few questions:
1. If I status match to UA right now, when will the status expire?
2. To get 1K, will I have to go do another 100K or just 50K (AC*SE to UA*1P)?
Thanks,
jlisi984
1. If I status match to UA right now, when will the status expire?
2. To get 1K, will I have to go do another 100K or just 50K (AC*SE to UA*1P)?
Thanks,
jlisi984
Jul 15, 2010 | 11:10 am
#957
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,051
1. 2/2012
2. yes.
By the way, UA might be reluctant to offer status match to another *A member.
In that case, you might need to match to another non-*A program first as "connection"
2. yes.
By the way, UA might be reluctant to offer status match to another *A member.
In that case, you might need to match to another non-*A program first as "connection"
Jul 15, 2010 | 3:49 pm
#958
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 37
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!
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!
The broader question is: can one get another airline to provide silver status as a match to US Airways Silver Preferred Status obtained for the 90-day trial period? With the recent "hop, skip, and jump" promotion, for some it is also much easier to get or retain gold, platinum, or CP status on US than any other airline. Does that impact the willingness of other airlines to status match US?
Jul 16, 2010 | 1:18 am
#959
Join Date: May 2005
Location: NY Tri state- but hangs out in nicer weather in west coast
Programs: United 1K, National VIP, Avis CC,
Posts: 638
What number are you using to fax into delta. I tried the one on the initial post and it didnt pick up.
Also is there someone to talk to speed things up, as I have a flight next week.
Thanks
Also is there someone to talk to speed things up, as I have a flight next week.
Thanks
Jul 16, 2010 | 2:28 am
#960
Join Date: Dec 2008
Programs: DL Diamond; LY Plat; BA Bronze
Posts: 2,462
AirBerlin Status Match
Hi,
Here is more info about AirBerlin status matches, which can be added to the main post.
AB will only match FTLs & SENs of Miles and More.
As a Senator of Miles and More I got the following mail in response for my status match request:
Therefore, I also believe that a LH FTL will receive Silver status for 4 months and has to collect 6500 miles or 8 segments in order to renew it.
Note that after you receive this email you have to reply and tell them you want to get the status match under these terms, otherwise they won't give it to you!
Here is more info about AirBerlin status matches, which can be added to the main post.
AB will only match FTLs & SENs of Miles and More.
As a Senator of Miles and More I got the following mail in response for my status match request:
Originally Posted by AirBerlin
Dear Mr. Gordo6,
we would like to thank you for your inquiry and your interest in our topbonus Program. We have examined your request carefully and would like to offer you the following:
Enjoy the advantages of the topbonus Gold status for 4 months as a start, and the status will be extended for one more year if you collect 13,000 status miles within this period. If you accumulate 6,500 status miles or fly at least 8 times with our airline in the same period, you will get our topbonus Silver status for one year.
[explain about the benefits of Gold status...]
Have we caught your interest? We would be happy to send you your personal topbonus Card Gold per mail. You may contact the topbonus team 24 hours a day either by telephone +49 (0)1805 737 888 or by email topbonus [at] airberlin.com ([at] = @)
Even though you may not be able to qualify for the Gold- or Silver Status within 4 months, we would be delighted to continue welcoming you on board as our topbonus member.
we would like to thank you for your inquiry and your interest in our topbonus Program. We have examined your request carefully and would like to offer you the following:
Enjoy the advantages of the topbonus Gold status for 4 months as a start, and the status will be extended for one more year if you collect 13,000 status miles within this period. If you accumulate 6,500 status miles or fly at least 8 times with our airline in the same period, you will get our topbonus Silver status for one year.
[explain about the benefits of Gold status...]
Have we caught your interest? We would be happy to send you your personal topbonus Card Gold per mail. You may contact the topbonus team 24 hours a day either by telephone +49 (0)1805 737 888 or by email topbonus [at] airberlin.com ([at] = @)
Even though you may not be able to qualify for the Gold- or Silver Status within 4 months, we would be delighted to continue welcoming you on board as our topbonus member.
Note that after you receive this email you have to reply and tell them you want to get the status match under these terms, otherwise they won't give it to you!