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Old Oct 28, 2013 | 7:34 am
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card on joining

Dear all,

Which are the airlines in the sky team to issue a plastic card immediately on joining their frequent flyer program ?
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Old Oct 28, 2013 | 9:33 am
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Why are you asking?

I have a drawer of cards I need to dump. I'm just curious why someone would want a card.
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Old Oct 28, 2013 | 10:04 am
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obsessed about having a card than having a number only
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Old Oct 28, 2013 | 2:19 pm
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Why not join them all and report back?
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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 6:00 am
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good idea but bit tedious
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 1:56 am
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I also like to have a card in hand for being able to access premium checkin or lounge where I have status. For just beeing a basic member I don't see it necessary to carry a card with me.

I would guess that most, if not all, airlines only send you a plastic card after some minimum activity like earning 3k miles or doing a return flight.
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 8:41 am
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In my experience with Korean Air, they do not send a plastic card until you reach Morning Calm status. However, your Skypass page will have a picture of your basic card which you can print, cut out, and carry with you if you like.
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