Status match from Star Alliance
May 7, 2014, 6:04 am
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 568
Status match from Star Alliance
Hi Everyone,
I am Star Alliance Gold with both Singapore Airlines and Asiana Airlines (Diamond).
Does anyone know if any airlines from SkyTeam match status if I switch to them?
Thanks so much for your help!!
(PS. I searched the forum but couldn't find any recent information).
I am Star Alliance Gold with both Singapore Airlines and Asiana Airlines (Diamond).
Does anyone know if any airlines from SkyTeam match status if I switch to them?
Thanks so much for your help!!
(PS. I searched the forum but couldn't find any recent information).
Jun 8, 2014, 7:45 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,895
You can try contacting Delta for a status match / challenge. I did it a few years back (they matched me to Delta Gold but I had to meet the challenge requirements.)
More information is available at:
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...challenge.html
More information is available at:
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...challenge.html
Hi Everyone,
I am Star Alliance Gold with both Singapore Airlines and Asiana Airlines (Diamond).
Does anyone know if any airlines from SkyTeam match status if I switch to them?
Thanks so much for your help!!
(PS. I searched the forum but couldn't find any recent information).
I am Star Alliance Gold with both Singapore Airlines and Asiana Airlines (Diamond).
Does anyone know if any airlines from SkyTeam match status if I switch to them?
Thanks so much for your help!!
(PS. I searched the forum but couldn't find any recent information).
Jun 15, 2014, 6:01 am
#5
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 568
Thanks so much for your message. I'm very interested in trying this. How do you recommend I go about it? I can't find any email addresses to write to on their website. Do I join their Dynasty Flyer club first or write to them first?
Many thanks for your help!
Jun 16, 2014, 5:29 am
#9
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 568
Dear All,
I tried with Czech Airlines (OK) but was told I need to fly at least one Czech Airlines flight with at least 100% miles before they will status match.
So, that one is out.
Still waiting to hear from other airlines.
I tried with Czech Airlines (OK) but was told I need to fly at least one Czech Airlines flight with at least 100% miles before they will status match.
So, that one is out.
Still waiting to hear from other airlines.
Jun 20, 2014, 5:22 am
#10
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: Dynasty Frequent Flyer (Elite Plus),Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,866
CI
From what i have read. CI gives Emerald status for 12 months for those in the top tier of respect airlines like Cathay or Singapore. If you have a lower level but still have lounge admittance in your own program they will likely offer you gold then.
If you get 12 months Emerald then you will need to fly 70,000miles in that 12 months to keep it. So its a tough call especially when Discounted fares pay 0-50% mileage. Even close to full price fares bay 80-100% and no bonus miles unless for flying during your the month of your birthday.
If you get 12 months Emerald then you will need to fly 70,000miles in that 12 months to keep it. So its a tough call especially when Discounted fares pay 0-50% mileage. Even close to full price fares bay 80-100% and no bonus miles unless for flying during your the month of your birthday.
Jun 26, 2014, 6:40 pm
#11
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SIN
Programs: TK-G | Accor P | SQ-G | Marriott T
Posts: 3,831
From what i have read. CI gives Emerald status for 12 months for those in the top tier of respect airlines like Cathay or Singapore. If you have a lower level but still have lounge admittance in your own program they will likely offer you gold then.
If you get 12 months Emerald then you will need to fly 70,000miles in that 12 months to keep it. So its a tough call especially when Discounted fares pay 0-50% mileage. Even close to full price fares bay 80-100% and no bonus miles unless for flying during your the month of your birthday.
If you get 12 months Emerald then you will need to fly 70,000miles in that 12 months to keep it. So its a tough call especially when Discounted fares pay 0-50% mileage. Even close to full price fares bay 80-100% and no bonus miles unless for flying during your the month of your birthday.
Jul 30, 2014, 4:49 pm
#12
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I tried status match from Aegean Airlines gold to China airlines. They told me to purchase one flight first then they would consider. The best website about status matches: statusmatcher.com
Jul 30, 2014, 10:34 pm
#13
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: Dynasty Frequent Flyer (Elite Plus),Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,866
well
I think you may see the number of Emeralds given out slow down as really they have been easily given out in the first 6 months of the year.
Jul 30, 2014, 10:40 pm
#14
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: Dynasty Frequent Flyer (Elite Plus),Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,866
Yes and no
You would have to check-in using your Delta membership as your ticket says you are using your them not CI and hence no benifit for priority baggage unless your a skyteam-elit plus with Delta.
Lounge access would be a maybe... If he/she only takes a quick look at your boarding pass and card and does not notice your delta membership number at the bottom then you might get away with it. But if they do pick it up then your stuck with what you would normally get with Delta or they would allow you to use the business lounge not the emerald (old first class) lounge.
The staff are quite nice usually.