The Status Match Master Thread
Jan 8, 2008 | 2:16 pm
#1321
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NYC
Programs: UA 1K!, NWA PE
Posts: 243
So... is this worth it for 2P UA
My family is in STL, so I would love to have the AA status match so I can fly direct from NYC.
Is it worth it if I am not really moving over to AA? In reality I am looking to stay on UA and would only fly AA in certain cases, but I wouldn't be averse to a couple runs on AA for the lowest status.
The question is... is it worth doing if I am not making the big move?
Is it worth it if I am not really moving over to AA? In reality I am looking to stay on UA and would only fly AA in certain cases, but I wouldn't be averse to a couple runs on AA for the lowest status.
The question is... is it worth doing if I am not making the big move?
Jan 8, 2008 | 3:04 pm
#1322
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Massachusetts, USA; AA 2.996MM & Plat Pro, DL 1MM, GM & Flying Colonel
Posts: 25,033
My family is in STL, so I would love to have the AA status match so I can fly direct from NYC.
Is it worth it if I am not really moving over to AA? In reality I am looking to stay on UA and would only fly AA in certain cases, but I wouldn't be averse to a couple runs on AA for the lowest status.
The question is... is it worth doing if I am not making the big move?
Is it worth it if I am not really moving over to AA? In reality I am looking to stay on UA and would only fly AA in certain cases, but I wouldn't be averse to a couple runs on AA for the lowest status.
The question is... is it worth doing if I am not making the big move?
If you don't plan to fly AA enough to retain Gold after the Challenged status expires, I'd say it's a waste of time and money.
Jan 8, 2008 | 7:47 pm
#1323
Formerly known as fsa_ea
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Up in the Air
Programs: UA 1K/1MM, AS Titanium, AA 2MM, DL DM/2MM, IC RA, FMT LT PLT, HYT GLB, HLT DIA, MRT GLD, HRTZ PC
Posts: 2,259
I was under the impression from other FT posts that the 1P status was given up-front and that you then had 90 days to meet the challenge requirements to maintain 1P status. This post implies that you only get the status after completing the challenge. Anyone know which is correct?
Jan 8, 2008 | 10:13 pm
#1324
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 23,999
I was under the impression from other FT posts that the 1P status was given up-front and that you then had 90 days to meet the challenge requirements to maintain 1P status. This post implies that you only get the status after completing the challenge. Anyone know which is correct?
Jan 9, 2008 | 4:35 am
#1325
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Location: DCA
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Look forward to other confirmations of this.
Jan 9, 2008 | 6:03 am
#1326
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NYC
Programs: UA 1K!, NWA PE
Posts: 243
Fly 5 to 10 thousand miles on AA with no status, just so you can fly probably less than that over the next year with first-tier status? Why not just fly those few AA flights with no status? Won't be any more painful, perhaps a lot less.
If you don't plan to fly AA enough to retain Gold after the Challenged status expires, I'd say it's a waste of time and money.
If you don't plan to fly AA enough to retain Gold after the Challenged status expires, I'd say it's a waste of time and money.
Mostly, I detest the fact that I am always in the last group on AA, even if I pay $400 for the ticket RT. UA is much better, imho.
Oh well, looks like LGA - ORD - STL for me for the near future. The fact that I would invest 3-5 additional hours for a 45 minute connecting flight that isn't much cheaper than direct on AA proves I have a problem.
Jan 9, 2008 | 10:51 pm
#1327
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Japan
Programs: UA 1MM
Posts: 5,611
I was under the impression from other FT posts that the 1P status was given up-front and that you then had 90 days to meet the challenge requirements to maintain 1P status. This post implies that you only get the status after completing the challenge. Anyone know which is correct?
a certain amount of miles ( depends what status they
grant you ). If you don't fulfill the requirement then
you are kicked out of your status level and of course
supposedly cannot apply again for a match/challenge.
So at first no cards, plastic cards, are issued. They arrive
after you met the requirement.
Last edited by Exleftseat; Jan 9, 2008 at 10:52 pm Reason: grammar
Jan 9, 2008 | 10:57 pm
#1328
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 23,999
You are given status upfront with the stipulation to fly
a certain amount of miles ( depends what status they
grant you ). If you don't fulfill the requirement then
you are kicked out of your status level and of course
supposedly cannot apply again for a match/challenge.
So at first no cards, plastic cards, are issued. They arrive
after you met the requirement.
a certain amount of miles ( depends what status they
grant you ). If you don't fulfill the requirement then
you are kicked out of your status level and of course
supposedly cannot apply again for a match/challenge.
So at first no cards, plastic cards, are issued. They arrive
after you met the requirement.
Jan 9, 2008 | 11:42 pm
#1329
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5,775
that was the way it was in september. 07
I didnt realise they didnt include J class bonus in the calc so missed the 12500 base bums on seats needed so im back to basic blue
thank goodness I also got a BMI gold in there so ill be putting all my miles into them now.
I didnt realise they didnt include J class bonus in the calc so missed the 12500 base bums on seats needed so im back to basic blue
thank goodness I also got a BMI gold in there so ill be putting all my miles into them now.
Jan 10, 2008 | 1:46 pm
#1332
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Windy Canary Wharf
Programs: OZ,UA,BD,AA
Posts: 143
Jan 11, 2008 | 7:56 am
#1334
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: New Albany, Ohio, USA
Programs: Skymiles, Hilton HHoners, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 168
When to ask for a status match.
Currently Platinum Medallion on Delta (highest advertised level). Fly mostly to Europe and some domestic travel. Home is CMH. I have usually been able to find Delta or Skyteam flights. May travel to China or India. Is it worth it to ask for a status match, if so, on which airline?
Thanks for your input. Feel free to post or PM.
Currently Platinum Medallion on Delta (highest advertised level). Fly mostly to Europe and some domestic travel. Home is CMH. I have usually been able to find Delta or Skyteam flights. May travel to China or India. Is it worth it to ask for a status match, if so, on which airline?
Thanks for your input. Feel free to post or PM.
Jan 11, 2008 | 8:23 am
#1335
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 23,999
When to ask for a status match.
Currently Platinum Medallion on Delta (highest advertised level). Fly mostly to Europe and some domestic travel. Home is CMH. I have usually been able to find Delta or Skyteam flights. May travel to China or India. Is it worth it to ask for a status match, if so, on which airline?
Thanks for your input. Feel free to post or PM.
Currently Platinum Medallion on Delta (highest advertised level). Fly mostly to Europe and some domestic travel. Home is CMH. I have usually been able to find Delta or Skyteam flights. May travel to China or India. Is it worth it to ask for a status match, if so, on which airline?
Thanks for your input. Feel free to post or PM.