The Status Match Master Thread
Mar 3, 2004 | 9:21 am
#151
Join Date: Jul 2002
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gleff,
thanks. this makes perfect sense. Sadly, I might have to fight with AA to extend me Plat through 2/05 based on my UA PremEx. I hate asking for the comp status. I would rather fly the miles
but I also prefer AAdvantage to MileagePlus.
Happy Travels
thanks. this makes perfect sense. Sadly, I might have to fight with AA to extend me Plat through 2/05 based on my UA PremEx. I hate asking for the comp status. I would rather fly the miles
but I also prefer AAdvantage to MileagePlus.Happy Travels
Mar 5, 2004 | 8:55 am
#152
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: SEA or EYW
Posts: 467
Faxed info to NW a few days ago to request status match.
I've been AS Gold for 4 years and explained that over the past 2 years the majority of my EQM have been on NW metal.
Any input on how long it will take to hear or even if they will consider a match?
I've been AS Gold for 4 years and explained that over the past 2 years the majority of my EQM have been on NW metal.
Any input on how long it will take to hear or even if they will consider a match?
Mar 5, 2004 | 9:00 am
#153
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: SEA or EYW
Posts: 467
duplicate post
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Mar 16, 2004 | 12:23 pm
#154
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 7,700
I selected Delta as my secondary program this year. I requested a status match based upon UA 1P and AA Plat (comped).
After I faxed in copies of my elite cards, Delta offered me a status match as follows:
Fly 6,000 miles (not clear if this is EQM or raw miles) March 1-May 31 and get Silver; Fly 12,000 miles within that timeframe and get Gold.
I've hit the 6,000 already (measured by both EQM and raw miles) and my Silver status has posted.
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After I faxed in copies of my elite cards, Delta offered me a status match as follows:
Fly 6,000 miles (not clear if this is EQM or raw miles) March 1-May 31 and get Silver; Fly 12,000 miles within that timeframe and get Gold.
I've hit the 6,000 already (measured by both EQM and raw miles) and my Silver status has posted.
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Mar 19, 2004 | 1:38 pm
#155
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Airlines that will not generally match status:
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* British Airways - with some exceptions for very significant revenue (per ScottC)</font>
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* British Airways - with some exceptions for very significant revenue (per ScottC)</font>
and click on the 2nd/3rd result and see what happens.
or you can see this BA forum thread
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Mar 24, 2004 | 12:16 pm
#156
Join Date: Oct 2003
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by frankc98376:
Faxed info to NW a few days ago to request status match.
I've been AS Gold for 4 years and explained that over the past 2 years the majority of my EQM have been on NW metal.
Any input on how long it will take to hear or even if they will consider a match?</font>
Faxed info to NW a few days ago to request status match.
I've been AS Gold for 4 years and explained that over the past 2 years the majority of my EQM have been on NW metal.
Any input on how long it will take to hear or even if they will consider a match?</font>
Jun 27, 2004 | 7:45 am
#157
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Updated with America West's Challenge program (including some reports of instant silver for the asking).
See http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=321742
See http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=321742
Jun 27, 2004 | 7:57 am
#158
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There are also reports of status matches on Hawaiian
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=327859
If more details are forthcoming I'll update the main post.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=327859
If more details are forthcoming I'll update the main post.
Jul 26, 2004 | 2:26 pm
#159
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: MPLS, MN
Posts: 65
Ual To Aa
I see several threads on AA about not accepting UAL status matches anymore, does anybody know a good way to get status on AA? I am NWA Gold, and UAL Prem Exec....
Thanks.
Thanks.
Jul 26, 2004 | 2:28 pm
#160
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Originally Posted by terenz
Do a search at altavista.com that has the words: "british airways" elite status match
and click on the 2nd/3rd result and see what happens.
or you can see this BA forum thread
[This message has been edited by terenz (edited Mar 19, 2004).]
and click on the 2nd/3rd result and see what happens.
or you can see this BA forum thread
[This message has been edited by terenz (edited Mar 19, 2004).]
BA was and still is one of the few that will not match status. They will always require proof of future spending (think $65k+), mainly done though a corporate account manager.
Aug 25, 2004 | 12:56 am
#161
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Phoenix
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Originally Posted by truc0011
I see several threads on AA about not accepting UAL status matches anymore, does anybody know a good way to get status on AA? I am NWA Gold, and UAL Prem Exec....
Thanks.
Thanks.
Fly them?
Seriously - sign up for the challange - plenty of info on the AA boards and fewmiles site about it
Sep 10, 2004 | 1:56 pm
#162
Join Date: Jun 2002
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bump-o-rama
Sep 24, 2004 | 7:33 pm
#163
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United now matches status with Air Canada
After inquiring recently with United's Mileage Plus, I received the following response:
I sent in my Aeroplan Elite/Star Alliance Gold evidence, and a few days later my Mileage plus account was Premier Executive!
Thanks again to all who share their experiences on FT.
"Hello Mr. GJS - yow,
Thank you for contacting us.
Normally, we do not offer any Elite Status Matches for any of our Star Alliance members, in this case Air Canada. However, effective as of September 2nd, we do now offer status matching with Air Canada.
To be considered for our Elite Status Match promotion, please forward your name, address, account number, e-mail address and a copy of your most recent summary from Air Canada that shows your name and your current status with them. You may send this information to the Elite Status Match desk by fax at 520-881-4458 or you may write to:
Mileage Plus
Attn: Elite Status Match
P.O. Box 28871
Tucson, AZ 85726-8871
Thanks for choosing United and Mileage Plus!"
Thank you for contacting us.
Normally, we do not offer any Elite Status Matches for any of our Star Alliance members, in this case Air Canada. However, effective as of September 2nd, we do now offer status matching with Air Canada.
To be considered for our Elite Status Match promotion, please forward your name, address, account number, e-mail address and a copy of your most recent summary from Air Canada that shows your name and your current status with them. You may send this information to the Elite Status Match desk by fax at 520-881-4458 or you may write to:
Mileage Plus
Attn: Elite Status Match
P.O. Box 28871
Tucson, AZ 85726-8871
Thanks for choosing United and Mileage Plus!"
I sent in my Aeroplan Elite/Star Alliance Gold evidence, and a few days later my Mileage plus account was Premier Executive!
Thanks again to all who share their experiences on FT.
Sep 28, 2004 | 7:25 pm
#164
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: San Francisco
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Will CO comp Plat for an AA ExPlat?
Will CO comp Plat, if you are an AA ExPlat? Or will they make you do some sort of challenge. Thanks.
Sep 28, 2004 | 8:19 pm
#165
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Originally Posted by GJS - yow
... a few days later my Mileage plus account was Premier Executive!