how long for a match from Delta after fax is sent?
thanks

got a trip on the 20th and hope it makes it by then!

I'm sorry, this is a long thread and by skimming I probably missed the exact answer.

I have gold status with 2 *A airlines (TG ROP, and from my next flight this month, BD Diamond Club).

I'd really be able to make great use of Skyteam airlines (specifically KLM) but would only be interested in jumping ship with a status match.

What is the latest on which, if any Skyteam members would status match TWO *A golds? And out of interest as BA is also an option, which OneWorld might also be interested in my business?

It probably took me around 5 days.

Hey guys,

I need a skyteam (not oneworld as in the head!!!) Status match, so which skyteam airlines do match?
I am a United 1P and BMI Gold, so both are *A gold. Any suggestions?

regards

I read further up that delta is not doing status match but then a couple of posts ago someone said 5 days. can anyone confirm either way and is there a fax no thanks

In a previous post (pg 83?) the following address was provided for CO status match:

Continental Airlines
Attn: One Pass Elite Match Program
P O Box 4757
Houston, TX 77210

In talking with a rep today, I received the following address:

Continental Airlines
Attn: One Pass Elite Match Program
P O Box 4365
Houston, TX 77210

Hope this helps someone!

What is the key date for submitting a NW Status Match in order to get the status for the remainder of 2008 plus all of 2009?

If they're like UA, I would guess July 1.

I may be going a little overkill here, so I�m wondering what others would do�

Having been an AC Elite status flyer for many years and have already re-qualified for 2009 I now find, due to work, that more than half of my travel will originate within the US to mostly international destinations (some in J, most in discount Y). I thought I�d try a status match with AA � which I will complete for PLT next month.

Unfortunately, I don�t have much control over the flights that are booked (although so far I�ve managed to keep things to either oneworld or *A) � so � I now find myself ticketed on a few UA flights out of NYC (including a J class to from JFK-SYD).

My question: Knowing that most of my travel will originate in the US should I also try for a UA status match? Meaning I would have an AC*E an AA PLT and a United whatever should they decide to match me. (Regardless, if I credit my JFK-SYD flight to my Mileage Plus account -- given UA�s bonus elite mile promo right now -- I will make their lowest tier.)

However, I know my travel on AC will not suddenly stop, so should I just credit the UA trips to my AC/*G account and not spread things too much around? (Although I have entertained the thought of leaving AC for a little while�) Is it counterproductive to go for a higher status on another airline in the same Alliance?

Given strange travel patterns � especially when calling two countries home -- how many elite memberships is too many?

Thanks!

(P.S. Don�t worry � I�m not also going to try for SkyTeam� )

Pardon my ignorance. My wife is interesting in moving over to UA from being
a NW PE. Are you saying she should apply before July1 or after July 1 to benefit from UA status for 2008 AND 2009?

You'd want to do so on or after July 1.

Thank you for the information.

I don't see a tactical advantage to gaining UA lowest tier for you, as the benefits are not that tangible. You'll be treated far better on United flights as a Star Alliance Gold because of your Air Canada status, than as a lowly 3P on United. If it was an airline where unlimited upgrades where available (ie delta, nw, usair, etc.) it may be worth it. For your UA flights, I'd credit to Air Canada. American is a good choice for domestic US flights, and opens you up to another alliance with good award availability.

I was status matched to UA Premier Exec and reached 10k miles.

I never received four e500 upgrade credits though and it was all UA metal.

The rep told me that during the 90-day status match, even though it says I receive all the benefits, I won't earn the upgrades. Is this right??

You will get them. You likely just need to wait for the sweep to happen. It doesn't happen the instant you hit 10k