Logistics of obtaining/using Star Alliance status
Jan 5, 2010, 8:52 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 4
Logistics of obtaining/using Star Alliance status
Hi all,
I have a few questions as it relates to Star Silver status. I've visited the Overview of Star Silver Status thread and am familiar with that, but I have a few other questions.
I've been trying to find an answer to these questions on various FlyerTalk forums and threads over the past few weeks but haven't had any luck. It's possible that I have been looking in the wrong places, however. I apologize in advance if any of these are basic questions:
Background:
I just qualified for Silver Preferred status on US Airways for the 2010 program year.
1. As I just qualified for Silver Preferred status on US Airways, do I: a.) automatically receive Star Alliance Silver status, b.) have to do something else to "receive" or request Star Alliance Silver status?
2. Is there a separate Star Alliance Silver status number/card, or does the use of my US Airways Dividend Miles number on any applicable reservation automatically "inform" the airline of Star Alliance Silver status?
3. For example, I am flying internationally to Europe on United Airlines in February. Am I able to take advance of my Star Alliance Silver status? If so, how do I ensure that my Star Alliance Silver status is on my reservation? (related to question 2)
4. What other notes do you think I should know about obtaining the logistics of obtaining/ensuring Star Alliance Silver status.
Thanks in advance for your help.
I have a few questions as it relates to Star Silver status. I've visited the Overview of Star Silver Status thread and am familiar with that, but I have a few other questions.
I've been trying to find an answer to these questions on various FlyerTalk forums and threads over the past few weeks but haven't had any luck. It's possible that I have been looking in the wrong places, however. I apologize in advance if any of these are basic questions:
Background:
I just qualified for Silver Preferred status on US Airways for the 2010 program year.
1. As I just qualified for Silver Preferred status on US Airways, do I: a.) automatically receive Star Alliance Silver status, b.) have to do something else to "receive" or request Star Alliance Silver status?
2. Is there a separate Star Alliance Silver status number/card, or does the use of my US Airways Dividend Miles number on any applicable reservation automatically "inform" the airline of Star Alliance Silver status?
3. For example, I am flying internationally to Europe on United Airlines in February. Am I able to take advance of my Star Alliance Silver status? If so, how do I ensure that my Star Alliance Silver status is on my reservation? (related to question 2)
4. What other notes do you think I should know about obtaining the logistics of obtaining/ensuring Star Alliance Silver status.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Jan 5, 2010, 10:25 pm
#3
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: NZ*G ELT, VA-G
Posts: 3,595
You US Silver card should feature the Star Silver logo which entitles you to Star Silver benefits. Other Star carriers will recognize your status simplying by providing your membership number.
Jan 7, 2010, 2:57 am
#5
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Programs: LH SEN/*G; OK+ Gold/ST Elite+; HHonors Gold; PriorityClub Platinium; GoldPointsPlus Silver
Posts: 29
Yes, this is a sad fact I realized after being SEN for some years and just extended this till 2013... in SkyTeam - you can earn ElitePlus status, giving you *G level of benefits with just 30 flight segments a year - in OK Plus...
Jan 7, 2010, 5:37 am
#6
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
You can earn *G status with very few flights/miles in some programs, too. AC and BD come to mind.