Status Match on any Skyteam carrier?
Jan 8, 2010, 2:48 pm
#16
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: QF Platinum, NZ *G, Le Club Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 286
Yes, this is what's happening. You will get your card AFTER your first flight with CSA. Of course getting an update in your profile will be faster but always after your flight.
I will do status match with them with my *A card so that I will continue enjoying some benefits in MXP, CDG and PRG.
Officially I shouldn't because I'm already AZ member (downgraded too!) but they cannot verify that
and after all I love CSA 
I will do status match with them with my *A card so that I will continue enjoying some benefits in MXP, CDG and PRG.
Officially I shouldn't because I'm already AZ member (downgraded too!) but they cannot verify that
and after all I love CSA (from their website)
How to make use of the Card Match special?
All you need to do is purchase a ticket for any OK flight operated by Czech Airlines (with the exception of the Value Special price package) and complete the application for the issuing of an OK Plus Card.
Thoughts?
Jan 9, 2010, 2:59 am
#18
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: MIL, PAR
Programs: FB Gold (E+),TK Elite(*A Gold)
Posts: 684
Do you actually have to fly that flight. It's not of much use to me as I already have Skyteam Elite, but the description seemed a little ambiguous:
(from their website)
How to make use of the Card Match special?
All you need to do is purchase a ticket for any OK flight operated by Czech Airlines (with the exception of the Value Special price package) and complete the application for the issuing of an OK Plus Card.
Thoughts?
(from their website)
How to make use of the Card Match special?
All you need to do is purchase a ticket for any OK flight operated by Czech Airlines (with the exception of the Value Special price package) and complete the application for the issuing of an OK Plus Card.
Thoughts?
In fact you need also to send your application BEFORE your flight!
Btw, also your miles crediting works in the same way and more likely they will status match you when they will see your ticket flown...
Check also here http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...lite-plus.html
Jan 18, 2010, 4:37 am
#19
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: PMI
Programs: BA,LH,CX,EK SPG,IC mainly and a few others
Posts: 1,862
We are moving to MOW for 2-3 years, which would involve flying a fair bit on SU metal (mostly in C intra Russia once or twice a month and SVO/DME-LHR at least once a month depending on who we fly with), plus an occasional KE/KL/AF flight even though we would try to fly Star instead of ST if possible. Unfortunately my CO Plat is useless now that CO is not in SkyTeam. Which Sky Team FFP should I sign up? Main criteria is status match, hence Flying Blue is useless as they don't status match. DL/NW is pointless as we will not be flying them.
I have OW gold (BA) and a few Star Golds. My wife has BA Silver and LH Gold.
Thanks in advance for your help.
I have OW gold (BA) and a few Star Golds. My wife has BA Silver and LH Gold.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Jan 19, 2010, 1:49 am
#20
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: HKG, BOS
Programs: CX SL, AB Gold, AF/KL FB Silver, HU/HX Silver, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,596
We are moving to MOW for 2-3 years, which would involve flying a fair bit on SU metal (mostly in C intra Russia once or twice a month and SVO/DME-LHR at least once a month depending on who we fly with), plus an occasional KE/KL/AF flight even though we would try to fly Star instead of ST if possible. Unfortunately my CO Plat is useless now that CO is not in SkyTeam. Which Sky Team FFP should I sign up? Main criteria is status match, hence Flying Blue is useless as they don't status match. DL/NW is pointless as we will not be flying them.
I have OW gold (BA) and a few Star Golds. My wife has BA Silver and LH Gold.
Thanks in advance for your help.
I have OW gold (BA) and a few Star Golds. My wife has BA Silver and LH Gold.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Jan 19, 2010, 6:15 am
#21
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MOW
Programs: KLM Flying Dutchman forever, bmi Diamond Club (is there a theme here?), LH, BA, EK, DL nobody
Posts: 1,877
We are moving to MOW for 2-3 years, which would involve flying a fair bit on SU metal (mostly in C intra Russia once or twice a month and SVO/DME-LHR at least once a month depending on who we fly with), plus an occasional KE/KL/AF flight even though we would try to fly Star instead of ST if possible. Unfortunately my CO Plat is useless now that CO is not in SkyTeam. Which Sky Team FFP should I sign up?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...lite-plus.html
P.S. Oh, and join us for a drink once you're in Moscow ^.
Jan 20, 2010, 3:04 am
#22
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: PMI
Programs: BA,LH,CX,EK SPG,IC mainly and a few others
Posts: 1,862
Unless you want to redeem miles on SU metal out of/into Russia, where Aeroflot Bonus has some good awards, you'd probably be better off with OK Plus. As luck would have it, they are running a status match promo right now. It is available for residents of several markets including Russia. You'll need to fly once with them, though.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...lite-plus.html
P.S. Oh, and join us for a drink once you're in Moscow ^.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...lite-plus.html
P.S. Oh, and join us for a drink once you're in Moscow ^.
PS: Will be there after Easter. Drinks are on!
Jan 20, 2010, 3:26 am
#23
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LHR/SEA/YVR
Programs: BAEC G/*O E
Posts: 919
Which Sky Team FFP should I sign up? Main criteria is status match, hence Flying Blue is useless as they don't status match. DL/NW is pointless as we will not be flying them.
I have OW gold (BA) and a few Star Golds. My wife has BA Silver and LH Gold.
Thanks in advance for your help.
I have OW gold (BA) and a few Star Golds. My wife has BA Silver and LH Gold.
Thanks in advance for your help.
S7 is joining *O later this year, so you will probably want to match with them too. They had an "instant match" promo, which I believe expired today. I would still encourage you to e-mail them at priority_at_s7_dot_ru and ask if they will still be willing to comp you.
Jan 20, 2010, 4:56 am
#24
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MOW
Programs: KLM Flying Dutchman forever, bmi Diamond Club (is there a theme here?), LH, BA, EK, DL nobody
Posts: 1,877
Provided most of your flights will be with SU go for their gold . this will give you access to SU lounges on domestic flights (E+ from other carriers doesn't give that).
Jan 20, 2010, 12:05 pm
#25
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LHR/SEA/YVR
Programs: BAEC G/*O E
Posts: 919
Good catch on OP planning to go mostly in C. OK is then a better option indeed.
Jan 20, 2010, 5:59 pm
#26
Join Date: May 2003
Location: ATL/MOO (Many Others Often)
Programs: DL GM (2MM), Lifetime Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, IHG Plat
Posts: 2,456
Jan 21, 2010, 3:28 am
#27
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LHR/SEA/YVR
Programs: BAEC G/*O E
Posts: 919
Jan 21, 2010, 5:44 am
#28
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: PMI
Programs: BA,LH,CX,EK SPG,IC mainly and a few others
Posts: 1,862
Us flying S7 is very unlikely- it might be a tossup between SU and Transaero for domestic Russia flights. I suspect my BD gold should get me into Transaero lounges when flying them (if it is like VS and BD).
I have sent a mail to SU re status match, but have not heard from them yet. OK needs a flight in any class, I can do a OSL-PRG weekend trip which should take care of OK gold. I didn't know that SU does not give lounge access to ST Elite Plus for domestic itins. I remember getting lounge access as a CO Plat when I flew SVX-SVO a couple of years ago.
I have sent a mail to SU re status match, but have not heard from them yet. OK needs a flight in any class, I can do a OSL-PRG weekend trip which should take care of OK gold. I didn't know that SU does not give lounge access to ST Elite Plus for domestic itins. I remember getting lounge access as a CO Plat when I flew SVX-SVO a couple of years ago.
Jan 21, 2010, 7:12 am
#29
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LHR/SEA/YVR
Programs: BAEC G/*O E
Posts: 919
On the bright side, if they match you (and I am sure they will - just give them time; SU are known to be painfully slow), those golds who earn 150K+ member miles a year and do at least 75% of their flights in C get prmoted to Aeroflot Prime tier. Those few who made it with SU claim Aeroflot rolls out a red carpet for their Prime members with many unpublished perks and benefits.
Jan 21, 2010, 8:19 am
#30
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: MIL, PAR
Programs: FB Gold (E+),TK Elite(*A Gold)
Posts: 684
