The Status Match Master Thread
Jan 7, 2006 | 6:04 am
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Originally Posted by Elite Addiction
I did a search for status matching to MP 1K and the information seems to reflect that it does happen, but only on very rare occasions. Does anyone know what is required or know of anyone who actually succeeded?
Some corp. execs have been given 1k in the past as part of their firms sending business UA's way, but that is not going to be a readily explorable option for most FTers.
A status match to Premier Executive or Premier is far more likely.
Jan 7, 2006 | 6:06 am
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Originally Posted by gpan
Do you mean the comp to Gold, challenge to Plt?
Jan 7, 2006 | 6:11 am
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Originally Posted by joe52
Probably not. AA seems to just offer challenges these days. People seem to have success doing the gold and plat challenges at the same time. The only real benefit is getting gold status for half (or less, depending on how long a flight you complte the gld challenge on) of the platinum challenge.
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Jan 7, 2006 | 9:32 am
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
Yes, but it may violate the terms of some programs and with several, a sweep to check for duplicate accounts is well within the capabilities of some airlines and hotels.
Don't know about AS, but the risk for getting caught can vary. Sometimes it's nothing more than a mandatory merger of accounts. Other times, who knows.
Don't know about AS, but the risk for getting caught can vary. Sometimes it's nothing more than a mandatory merger of accounts. Other times, who knows.
Jan 7, 2006 | 9:39 am
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That's probably all that would happen. And bear in mind that I'm not a lawyer. But remember that you are extracting something from a company which has economic value, and may be doing it through fraud. So there may be some potential criminal liability, even if it's unlikely to be enforced in the vast majority of cases.
Jan 8, 2006 | 1:47 pm
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Alitalia Status Needed (from LH Gold)
Originally Posted by NickW
I'm slightly wary that Alitalia might disappear down the tubes at some point in the next 12 months, so I'd like to find a Star Alliance or oneworld airline that will comp me on the basis of my AZ status
To whom at Alitalia shall I send my request for status match? It is very urgent as I have next week my first two flights with KLM.
Jan 9, 2006 | 11:57 am
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Originally Posted by bill63
I have attempted a UA status match. I have faxed them, 2x already, and at least a half-dozen emails. I even wrote to them asking if they recieved my 2nd fax. They cannot answer, and I must wait 7-10 days.
I just sent a request to them - I was counting on a quick match based on their past perfermance - but this makes me worried. I start some long itins with them in a few days and status sure would help.
Jan 9, 2006 | 7:58 pm
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I'm using that fax # tonight to request a status match with United from AA Platinum. Holding my breath and hoping. Have LAX - LHR coming up and would like E+ if I don't get the upgrade. I'll post the results.
Jan 10, 2006 | 8:12 pm
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So In order to be comped to United from AA all you need to do is send in a copy of your card? Nothing else besides a note?
Jan 11, 2006 | 2:26 am
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I have some questions, sorry if they've already been answered in the past but I tried searching and it's kinda tough.
My father has been Delta Platinum for years now and has re-qualified for 2006 as well. I told him about the status matching and he would like to get UA 1P. He currently has a UA MP account and in the past (years ago) he has been premier or better with UA. If I fax in the status match request, do you think he will get it? Or, is it only for new customers/ MP account numbers?
Also, since it's already 2006, will the status match expire in Feb 07 or 08? If it expires in 07, at what month will the expiration change to 08?
Thanks for your help.
My father has been Delta Platinum for years now and has re-qualified for 2006 as well. I told him about the status matching and he would like to get UA 1P. He currently has a UA MP account and in the past (years ago) he has been premier or better with UA. If I fax in the status match request, do you think he will get it? Or, is it only for new customers/ MP account numbers?
Also, since it's already 2006, will the status match expire in Feb 07 or 08? If it expires in 07, at what month will the expiration change to 08?
Thanks for your help.
Jan 11, 2006 | 2:30 am
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Originally Posted by ///MB
I have some questions, sorry if they've already been answered in the past but I tried searching and it's kinda tough.
My father has been Delta Platinum for years now and has re-qualified for 2006 as well. I told him about the status matching and he would like to get UA 1P. He currently has a UA MP account and in the past (years ago) he has been premier or better with UA. If I fax in the status match request, do you think he will get it? Or, is it only for new customers/ MP account numbers?
Also, since it's already 2006, will the status match expire in Feb 07 or 08? If it expires in 07, at what month will the expiration change to 08?
Thanks for your help.
My father has been Delta Platinum for years now and has re-qualified for 2006 as well. I told him about the status matching and he would like to get UA 1P. He currently has a UA MP account and in the past (years ago) he has been premier or better with UA. If I fax in the status match request, do you think he will get it? Or, is it only for new customers/ MP account numbers?
Also, since it's already 2006, will the status match expire in Feb 07 or 08? If it expires in 07, at what month will the expiration change to 08?
Thanks for your help.
Jan 11, 2006 | 2:38 am
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
UA is likely to give a status match up to 1P from DL PL -- esp. if he is already a 2P with UA. If done now, the status will expire in Feb 07. To get the expiration moved to 08, such a match would have to be pushed out to the latter half of this year.
Jan 11, 2006 | 2:59 am
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Originally Posted by ///MB
Thanks. I meant he has been a UA 2P or better in the past, but not for several years now. Just wanted to make sure it doesn't matter that he has had some sort of UA status in the past.
Jan 11, 2006 | 10:57 am
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UA matched AA
Mrs. was a AA plat which was expiring this Feb 28th. We faxed a letter on Jan 1st and also sent it in mail. Her UA status today changed to Premier Ex online.
Jan 11, 2006 | 12:12 pm
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Airtran
Any word on whether Airtran does status matches from Delta? i searched & found they had a program 2 years ago, but anyone know a fax #/mailing address now? thanks