Status Match Advice
Jul 28, 2013 | 3:43 pm
#1
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Status Match Advice
Hi guys,
I have a few domestic Chinese flights coming up on MU, most likely to be in economy class, so I'm seeking an easy status match to give me lounge access etc.
I am New Zealand based, have Gold Elite (Star Alliance Gold) status with Air NZ, and Platinum (OneWorld Emerald) status with Qantas.
Which airline should I request a status match with given my statuses?
Not concerned about earning rates etc. Just looking for priority access to services and lounge access etc.
Thanks!
I have a few domestic Chinese flights coming up on MU, most likely to be in economy class, so I'm seeking an easy status match to give me lounge access etc.
I am New Zealand based, have Gold Elite (Star Alliance Gold) status with Air NZ, and Platinum (OneWorld Emerald) status with Qantas.
Which airline should I request a status match with given my statuses?
Not concerned about earning rates etc. Just looking for priority access to services and lounge access etc.
Thanks!
Jul 28, 2013 | 3:52 pm
#2
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Hi guys,
I have a few domestic Chinese flights coming up on MU, most likely to be in economy class, so I'm seeking an easy status match to give me lounge access etc.
I am New Zealand based, have Gold Elite (Star Alliance Gold) status with Air NZ, and Platinum (OneWorld Emerald) status with Qantas.
Which airline should I request a status match with given my statuses?
Not concerned about earning rates etc. Just looking for priority access to services and lounge access etc.
Thanks!
I have a few domestic Chinese flights coming up on MU, most likely to be in economy class, so I'm seeking an easy status match to give me lounge access etc.
I am New Zealand based, have Gold Elite (Star Alliance Gold) status with Air NZ, and Platinum (OneWorld Emerald) status with Qantas.
Which airline should I request a status match with given my statuses?
Not concerned about earning rates etc. Just looking for priority access to services and lounge access etc.
Thanks!
Jul 28, 2013 | 5:46 pm
#3
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Delta's is a status challenge and needs you to have status with another US based carrier - https://www.delta.com/contactus/page...atch/index.jsp
Aerolineas Argentinas is also running a status match program but again, primarily from Latin American carriers - http://www.aerolineas.com.ar/en-EU/A...fioArPlusElite
The best you'll be able to do is credit to Qantas - http://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyn/.../china-eastern
Aerolineas Argentinas is also running a status match program but again, primarily from Latin American carriers - http://www.aerolineas.com.ar/en-EU/A...fioArPlusElite
The best you'll be able to do is credit to Qantas - http://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyn/.../china-eastern
Jul 28, 2013 | 6:36 pm
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Delta challenge is exactly what OP needs: Skyteam elite plus for a period of time.
Delta's is a status challenge and needs you to have status with another US based carrier - https://www.delta.com/contactus/page...atch/index.jsp
Aerolineas Argentinas is also running a status match program but again, primarily from Latin American carriers - http://www.aerolineas.com.ar/en-EU/A...fioArPlusElite
The best you'll be able to do is credit to Qantas - http://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyn/.../china-eastern
Aerolineas Argentinas is also running a status match program but again, primarily from Latin American carriers - http://www.aerolineas.com.ar/en-EU/A...fioArPlusElite
The best you'll be able to do is credit to Qantas - http://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyn/.../china-eastern
Jul 28, 2013 | 7:33 pm
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Jul 28, 2013 | 9:45 pm
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Hi guys,
I have a few domestic Chinese flights coming up on MU, most likely to be in economy class, so I'm seeking an easy status match to give me lounge access etc......
Not concerned about earning rates etc. Just looking for priority access to services and lounge access etc.
Thanks!
I have a few domestic Chinese flights coming up on MU, most likely to be in economy class, so I'm seeking an easy status match to give me lounge access etc......
Not concerned about earning rates etc. Just looking for priority access to services and lounge access etc.
Thanks!
SkyTeam Elite Plus members, regardless of their travel class, are allowed access to a SkyTeam lounge at a particular airport if traveling on or connecting to/from a same-day international flight operated by a SkyTeam member airline.
Jul 29, 2013 | 1:46 am
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Probably a better idea just to get a Diners Club issued in New Zealand which will give you access to these lounges around China - http://www.dinersclub.com/airport-lo...hina&x=16&y=15
Jul 29, 2013 | 7:51 am
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I would certainly not fight to achieve status to have lounge access in Chinese airlines lounges. Those lounges a mediocre at best.
Jul 29, 2013 | 9:27 pm
#9
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Thanks for the helpful comments guys.
Just have a question about Delta - will I get the SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits for sure if I was matched to Platinum? As I noted from Delta's status match page
It seems like that I wouldn't be getting any SkyTeam benefits?
Just have a question about Delta - will I get the SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits for sure if I was matched to Platinum? As I noted from Delta's status match page
"A Medallion membership card will be not issued for the 90-day qualification period. You may enjoy Medallion benefits on Delta or Delta Connection by logging in at delta.com or providing your SkyMiles number when making reservations or at check-in. During the 90-day period, you will not have access to all reciprocal Medallion benefits with Delta's partner airlines, including access to SkyTeam lounges."
Jul 29, 2013 | 9:54 pm
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In practice, as long as your SkyTeam Elite+ number is in the system, benefits are generally provided. Delta Gold/Platinum are both SkyTeam E+.
Jul 29, 2013 | 11:36 pm
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To get lounge access on domestic Chinese SkyTeam flights, you'd need the requisite status with the Chinese carrier itself, or a card that entitles you to lounge access (which would be the Diners, http://www.prioritypass.com/ or any other credit card which gets you Priority Pass access - some Australian cards give you this but I don't think there are any in NZ which do).
Jul 30, 2013 | 12:49 pm
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Yep, and as TerryK pointed out, SkyTeam Elite+ does not entitle you to lounge access on any purely domestic flights (http://www.skyteam.com/en/Why-SkyTea...Access-Policy/) - this differs to OW and *A where *Gold or OW Sapphire/Emerald entitle you to lounge access on domestic flights (except for United and AA members on domestic US flights).
To get lounge access on domestic Chinese SkyTeam flights, you'd need the requisite status with the Chinese carrier itself, or a card that entitles you to lounge access (which would be the Diners, http://www.prioritypass.com/ or any other credit card which gets you Priority Pass access - some Australian cards give you this but I don't think there are any in NZ which do).
To get lounge access on domestic Chinese SkyTeam flights, you'd need the requisite status with the Chinese carrier itself, or a card that entitles you to lounge access (which would be the Diners, http://www.prioritypass.com/ or any other credit card which gets you Priority Pass access - some Australian cards give you this but I don't think there are any in NZ which do).