TAP Air Portugal Offering Status Match
Apr 22, 2020, 11:13 pm
#46
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: District of Columbia
Programs: AA ExecPl, AT Gold, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond, National
Posts: 2,440
Apr 23, 2020, 12:15 am
#47
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: HKG/CPH
Programs: AF KLM Gold, TAP Gold, CA Silver, HH Diamond, Delta, SQ, CX, UA
Posts: 11
I was told my card counld be updated on Apr. 21 but my status is still Green. Anxious.
Apr 23, 2020, 7:19 am
#48
Join Date: Mar 2020
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Last edited by JDiver; Apr 23, 2020 at 8:38 pm Reason: Merging and approving posts
Apr 23, 2020, 10:41 pm
#49
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: HKG/CPH
Programs: AF KLM Gold, TAP Gold, CA Silver, HH Diamond, Delta, SQ, CX, UA
Posts: 11
Hmm same here...not sure what is going on with it but would suggest that Gold status is valid until 2022 not 2021 as expected
On mine account updated on 22nd April, so if you bought miles under the status match in March might be worth emailing [email protected] who were quite quick in helping. If it's under the April promo for status match, it is probably too early as they've done another status match this month too.
On mine account updated on 22nd April, so if you bought miles under the status match in March might be worth emailing [email protected] who were quite quick in helping. If it's under the April promo for status match, it is probably too early as they've done another status match this month too.
Apr 24, 2020, 5:16 am
#50
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: BHD/DUB/PTY
Programs: BA Silver / EI Silver
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If you're in Europe, then TAP has amazing deals for Brazil, but LHR-LIS-GRU would get 23604 miles. Then you can hop around Brazil/South America with Gol/Azul to reach the 25k. TAP will start Cape Town in November, and that would be 25204 miles. Otherwise you can look at Star Alliance partners, if you prefer other places that aren't Brazil and Africa.
Apr 24, 2020, 7:43 pm
#51
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: SYD
Programs: OZ
Posts: 6
Received an email saying I will be getting another email on 21/04/2020 with upgrade information, but didn't received so.
Sent an enquiry email a couple days later and received a reply saying an investigation will be undertaken.
Today check apps showing status upgraded to GOLD.
Anyone knows how to request a physical card?
Sent an enquiry email a couple days later and received a reply saying an investigation will be undertaken.
Today check apps showing status upgraded to GOLD.
Anyone knows how to request a physical card?
Apr 25, 2020, 4:26 am
#52
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: HKG/CPH
Programs: AF KLM Gold, TAP Gold, CA Silver, HH Diamond, Delta, SQ, CX, UA
Posts: 11
Received an email saying I will be getting another email on 21/04/2020 with upgrade information, but didn't received so.
Sent an enquiry email a couple days later and received a reply saying an investigation will be undertaken.
Today check apps showing status upgraded to GOLD.
Anyone knows how to request a physical card?
Sent an enquiry email a couple days later and received a reply saying an investigation will be undertaken.
Today check apps showing status upgraded to GOLD.
Anyone knows how to request a physical card?
Same with me. They finally replied that they has reported and would solve this problem ASAP. I checked my account also today and Gold done！
Also wanna a physical card. Wait for any guideline.
Apr 25, 2020, 4:44 am
#53
Join Date: Mar 2020
Posts: 81
. Access to TAP Miles&Go Programme awards and benefits is only granted on presentation of a client card and/or client number.
The TAP Miles&Go, Silver and Gold Cards are only available in digital format.
The TAP Miles&Go Client can access the digital version of their Card, which is automatically updated, according to their status. This version of the card has a QR code that performs the same data checking functions as the magnetic strip of a regular card.
The Gold Card is Digital from 2 July 2018. On the first validation of the Card and for 30 days you can choose to receive an actual card without any additional charge – Grace Period.
Grace Period. How it works:
A period of 30 days during which the Client may choose to request an actual card free of charge. After this period a fee of 25 euros is applied.
Available only on the first card validation.
On the second card validation, all Gold Clients will receive digital cards, although they can receive an actual card upon payment of a €25 fee.
The TAP Miles&Go, Silver and Gold Cards are only available in digital format.
The TAP Miles&Go Client can access the digital version of their Card, which is automatically updated, according to their status. This version of the card has a QR code that performs the same data checking functions as the magnetic strip of a regular card.
The Gold Card is Digital from 2 July 2018. On the first validation of the Card and for 30 days you can choose to receive an actual card without any additional charge – Grace Period.
Grace Period. How it works:
A period of 30 days during which the Client may choose to request an actual card free of charge. After this period a fee of 25 euros is applied.
Available only on the first card validation.
On the second card validation, all Gold Clients will receive digital cards, although they can receive an actual card upon payment of a €25 fee.
Apr 25, 2020, 7:31 am
#54
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: HKG/CPH
Programs: AF KLM Gold, TAP Gold, CA Silver, HH Diamond, Delta, SQ, CX, UA
Posts: 11
Yeah, i have noticed this too. But it doesn't say how to send the request, the promo email sounds not a good idea. Hotline maybe?
Apr 27, 2020, 10:52 am
#55
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Location: Denver • DEN-APA
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Signed up 4/21 using my BA Gold for status match. Hadn't heard anything so I emailed TAP this morning. Three hours later, received this reply...
We inform that your application for the Status Match Challenge has been accepted and you will receive an e-mail along with your digital Client Card by May, 16th.
Best regards,
TAP Miles&Go Program
We inform that your application for the Status Match Challenge has been accepted and you will receive an e-mail along with your digital Client Card by May, 16th.
Best regards,
TAP Miles&Go Program
Apr 27, 2020, 12:07 pm
#56
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Hilton Diamond, working on OZ Diamond, previously AA EXP, UA 1K, AS MVP75
Posts: 255
How many miles should I buy minimum to have a reasonable redemption?
Are there other ways to use miles other than booking flights? (doesnt look like it)
Cyrrently it is 2000 miles for 70 euros or 14000 miles over a year for 99 euros as a club membership
Im having real trouble deciding which one to go for. Like wate of money additional 29 euros to go for the membership
Are there other ways to use miles other than booking flights? (doesnt look like it)
Cyrrently it is 2000 miles for 70 euros or 14000 miles over a year for 99 euros as a club membership
Im having real trouble deciding which one to go for. Like wate of money additional 29 euros to go for the membership
Last edited by UAConcorde; Apr 27, 2020 at 12:41 pm
Apr 27, 2020, 3:02 pm
#57
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: BHD/DUB/PTY
Programs: BA Silver / EI Silver
Posts: 419
How many miles should I buy minimum to have a reasonable redemption?
Are there other ways to use miles other than booking flights? (doesnt look like it)
Cyrrently it is 2000 miles for 70 euros or 14000 miles over a year for 99 euros as a club membership
Im having real trouble deciding which one to go for. Like wate of money additional 29 euros to go for the membership
Are there other ways to use miles other than booking flights? (doesnt look like it)
Cyrrently it is 2000 miles for 70 euros or 14000 miles over a year for 99 euros as a club membership
Im having real trouble deciding which one to go for. Like wate of money additional 29 euros to go for the membership
https://www.flytap.com/en-gb/miles-and-go/spend-miles
Apr 28, 2020, 4:12 am
#58
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Hilton Diamond, working on OZ Diamond, previously AA EXP, UA 1K, AS MVP75
Posts: 255
Here's a their site on what you can use your miles. I would say miles for flights is the best way to redeem them.
https://www.flytap.com/en-gb/miles-and-go/spend-miles
https://www.flytap.com/en-gb/miles-and-go/spend-miles
Unlikely that I will transfer any more miles since the value is quite low
I hear you can turn miles into supermarket vouchers in Portugal? Is that something a tourist can do?
Apr 28, 2020, 6:41 am
#59
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https://upgradedpoints.com/best-ways...portugal-miles
And the current promotion lets you buy miles for a very low 1.1 cents per mile... way less than buying United miles.
https://www.flytap.com/en-us/client-area/buy-miles
Apr 28, 2020, 9:03 am
#60
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 2,187
You need to look at the big picture. While many redemption levels seem high, there are sweet spots in the program. Like with partner Emirates. Also, Intra-zone like intra-North America and NA to South America and Europe are competitively priced compared to redemption rates with other Star Alliance carriers like United and Air Canada. This is a really good analysis...
https://upgradedpoints.com/best-ways...portugal-miles
And the current promotion lets you buy miles for a very low 1.1 cents per mile... way less than buying United miles.
https://www.flytap.com/en-us/client-area/buy-miles
https://upgradedpoints.com/best-ways...portugal-miles
And the current promotion lets you buy miles for a very low 1.1 cents per mile... way less than buying United miles.
https://www.flytap.com/en-us/client-area/buy-miles