Malev status match - worth doing?!?
Oct 7, 2010, 4:14 am
#61
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: MIL, PAR
Programs: FB Gold (E+),TK Elite(*A Gold)
Posts: 684
I re-post my experience because it seems people have the same recurring doubts.
I got matched from LH Senator (Gold *A or Sapphire OW) to MA Duna Gold in few weeks. The new status appeared in 3 weeks in my Duna Web profile while it tooks 5 weeks from my original enquiry to get the physical card.
Just note that's a normal and small envelope (no kits) sent through normal Post service...so you never know what may happen.
By the way, I flew a MA operated flight bought in MA website.
The notice in website and on-board magazine say that you will get matched in the corresponding MA tier including also MA Platinum (but the very first version of this promo late 2009 didn't include Platinum).
I got matched from LH Senator (Gold *A or Sapphire OW) to MA Duna Gold in few weeks. The new status appeared in 3 weeks in my Duna Web profile while it tooks 5 weeks from my original enquiry to get the physical card.
Just note that's a normal and small envelope (no kits) sent through normal Post service...so you never know what may happen.
By the way, I flew a MA operated flight bought in MA website.
The notice in website and on-board magazine say that you will get matched in the corresponding MA tier including also MA Platinum (but the very first version of this promo late 2009 didn't include Platinum).
Oct 7, 2010, 11:26 am
#62
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: HKG
Programs: Marriott Ambassador (Titanium Lifetime), BA Gold, Ex-Hertz 5* PC, Ex-HH Diamond, Ex-BD*G
Posts: 3,067
My position:
> BD Gold
> "Need" a one-world card to get access to the lounge whilst I switch my domestic flights to BA (so lounge on Malev, credit to BA)
> Starting a trip using my BD airmiles, which needs to be in their reward Zone 2 (BUDapest is in their zone 2) to save lots of airmiles.
As such my current thought is: LGW-BUD on a cheap Malev economy ticket (though their website about £100) == one year of one-world lounge access.
> Any flaws with this plan?
> Anyone done this with a single sector?
> Can you get status match prior to the flight just after booking it? (I think not but the language isn't 100% clear on the website around a booking or flown segment)
> BD Gold
> "Need" a one-world card to get access to the lounge whilst I switch my domestic flights to BA (so lounge on Malev, credit to BA)
> Starting a trip using my BD airmiles, which needs to be in their reward Zone 2 (BUDapest is in their zone 2) to save lots of airmiles.
As such my current thought is: LGW-BUD on a cheap Malev economy ticket (though their website about £100) == one year of one-world lounge access.
> Any flaws with this plan?
> Anyone done this with a single sector?
> Can you get status match prior to the flight just after booking it? (I think not but the language isn't 100% clear on the website around a booking or flown segment)
Oct 8, 2010, 8:22 am
#63
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: OSL
Posts: 2,649
My position:
> BD Gold
> "Need" a one-world card to get access to the lounge whilst I switch my domestic flights to BA (so lounge on Malev, credit to BA)
> Starting a trip using my BD airmiles, which needs to be in their reward Zone 2 (BUDapest is in their zone 2) to save lots of airmiles.
As such my current thought is: LGW-BUD on a cheap Malev economy ticket (though their website about £100) == one year of one-world lounge access.
> Any flaws with this plan?
> Anyone done this with a single sector?
> Can you get status match prior to the flight just after booking it? (I think not but the language isn't 100% clear on the website around a booking or flown segment)
> BD Gold
> "Need" a one-world card to get access to the lounge whilst I switch my domestic flights to BA (so lounge on Malev, credit to BA)
> Starting a trip using my BD airmiles, which needs to be in their reward Zone 2 (BUDapest is in their zone 2) to save lots of airmiles.
As such my current thought is: LGW-BUD on a cheap Malev economy ticket (though their website about £100) == one year of one-world lounge access.
> Any flaws with this plan?
> Anyone done this with a single sector?
> Can you get status match prior to the flight just after booking it? (I think not but the language isn't 100% clear on the website around a booking or flown segment)
I am in the same situation as you, although I booked a r/t C flight as it was only £350 out Fri eve and back Sun. I have yet to take the flights but have sent my booking confirmation in and attached my CO Platinum card. I will report back if I hear anything. I did orginally just send in my card before I booked and received a reply saying I need to do a flight after one day. The lack of response in this case makes me think they have granted me the match but may have to wait a few more days before it shows up. My plan is to credit just one sector to Malev and the return to BA, as that will push me to Silver, the hope being that I get Platinum with MA until I get Gold with BA.
Oct 9, 2010, 2:08 am
#64
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,587
Is it a must to have the points from that one Malev flight flown (purely to qualify for status match purpose) credited to Duna Club? Or is it possible to have that flight credited to another OW frequent flyer program yet be granted the status match?
The rules don't appear to state that the flight must be credited to Duna Club, only that proof of ticket and boarding pass is submitted via email... but can anyone who has successfully been matched please advise?
The rules don't appear to state that the flight must be credited to Duna Club, only that proof of ticket and boarding pass is submitted via email... but can anyone who has successfully been matched please advise?
Oct 9, 2010, 8:18 am
#65
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: HKG
Programs: Marriott Ambassador (Titanium Lifetime), BA Gold, Ex-Hertz 5* PC, Ex-HH Diamond, Ex-BD*G
Posts: 3,067
Hoping that the card will however arrive by early December when I'll start to fly oneworld on domestic BA when it suits me.
Oct 9, 2010, 12:24 pm
#66
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Citizen of the world
Programs: QF Plat./OW Emerald + Life Gold, IC Plat. Royal Ambassador, etc.
Posts: 2,891
Is it a must to have the points from that one Malev flight flown (purely to qualify for status match purpose) credited to Duna Club? Or is it possible to have that flight credited to another OW frequent flyer program yet be granted the status match?
The rules don't appear to state that the flight must be credited to Duna Club, only that proof of ticket and boarding pass is submitted via email... but can anyone who has successfully been matched please advise?
The rules don't appear to state that the flight must be credited to Duna Club, only that proof of ticket and boarding pass is submitted via email... but can anyone who has successfully been matched please advise?
Oct 10, 2010, 4:31 pm
#67
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: OSL
Posts: 2,649
I received an email back on Friday after sending the ticket through earlier this week. Although they have granted me status (not showing in my profile but read earlier it can take a few weeks) they only matched my CO Platinum to Gold stating that this promotion only allows matching up to Gold. I.e. my impression is that they realise I was a level above what they are providing to me now but that the terms have been defined. Not particularly happy with that as crediting this to BA would push me to Silver giving me the same benefits.
Oct 12, 2010, 12:49 am
#68
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: HKG
Programs: Marriott Ambassador (Titanium Lifetime), BA Gold, Ex-Hertz 5* PC, Ex-HH Diamond, Ex-BD*G
Posts: 3,067
I got an answer to my questions today around whether you have to take the flight, or just buy it;
Originally Posted by Malev
Dear littlevoices,
Thank you very much for your email addressed to the Malév Service Centre.
With regards to your request, we would like to inform you that the Malev trip
has to be completed in order to participate in the tier match promotion, so
please apply again once the trip is completed in November.
Thank you very much for your kind co-operation.
We look forward to seeing you onboard our Malév flights soon.
Yours sincerely,
Malev Service Center
Thank you very much for your email addressed to the Malév Service Centre.
With regards to your request, we would like to inform you that the Malev trip
has to be completed in order to participate in the tier match promotion, so
please apply again once the trip is completed in November.
Thank you very much for your kind co-operation.
We look forward to seeing you onboard our Malév flights soon.
Yours sincerely,
Malev Service Center
Oct 12, 2010, 7:04 am
#69
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: OSL
Posts: 2,649
I received an email back on Friday after sending the ticket through earlier this week. Although they have granted me status (not showing in my profile but read earlier it can take a few weeks) they only matched my CO Platinum to Gold stating that this promotion only allows matching up to Gold. I.e. my impression is that they realise I was a level above what they are providing to me now but that the terms have been defined. Not particularly happy with that as crediting this to BA would push me to Silver giving me the same benefits.
+ They sent me an email saying reservation was not enough, I needed to fly a segment first
+ Replied saying I would like to be withdrawn from this match as I would make BA Silver with the same flight unless they would match me Platinum
+ They replied (very quickly) saying that they could only match me Gold and apologised. Given I have no interest in two OneWorld status' I will not pursue this and credit these flights to BA instead.
Oct 19, 2010, 12:13 pm
#70
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 5,651
If MA upgrades you through a status match to a level higher than their lowest level, does that mean that you get a greater number of miles for your MA segment on your preferred frequent flyer airline ( in this case AA) ?
If the answer is no: the main reason you try for Duna membership status match is possible upgrade on MA seats and club entry?
If the answer is no: the main reason you try for Duna membership status match is possible upgrade on MA seats and club entry?
Oct 29, 2010, 10:15 am
#72
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,587
Oct 31, 2010, 2:34 am
#73
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: BAEC Gold, A3*G
Posts: 315
How often do they run such campaigns or is it just a one-off?
Hi all,
Could anyone tell: How often do they run status match campaigns or do you reckon it is just a one off?
Recently re-qualified as *G and would rather have it matched towards the end of the membership year (October 2011).
Any suggestions/ideas/recollections of previous campaigns?
Thanks
Could anyone tell: How often do they run status match campaigns or do you reckon it is just a one off?
Recently re-qualified as *G and would rather have it matched towards the end of the membership year (October 2011).
Any suggestions/ideas/recollections of previous campaigns?
Thanks
Last edited by ozon78; Oct 31, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Oct 31, 2010, 6:46 am
#74
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Tampere
Programs: BA EC Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,237
cheers,
Henry
Oct 31, 2010, 11:42 pm
#75
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: BAEC Gold, A3*G
Posts: 315
Tempting: was thinking of spending a weekend in Bud 19-21 Nov: but the fare's gone up from 102 to 240 quid overnight....
