FAQ 7: TK status match (2012)
Oct 4, 2012, 2:13 pm
#106
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 104
I got matched in mid-July
still no card yet,
I credited a hilton stay 500 miles a couple of weeks ago, still no card arrived
still no card yet,
I credited a hilton stay 500 miles a couple of weeks ago, still no card arrived
Received match in the end of August and received card today in the mail. (Have not credited any flights to account)
Wondering if anyone has had any issues using the card to enter United Lounges when your UA number is on the boarding pass?
Are there any rules stating that access will be granted only if the mileage account is being used for travel?
Wondering if anyone has had any issues using the card to enter United Lounges when your UA number is on the boarding pass?
Are there any rules stating that access will be granted only if the mileage account is being used for travel?
Oct 6, 2012, 11:50 am
#107
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Europe
Posts: 216
Same here!
Got matched in Jul, credited a *A flight, but no plastic yet ...
Seems like I'm not the only one here.
Got matched in Jul, credited a *A flight, but no plastic yet ...
Seems like I'm not the only one here.
Oct 7, 2012, 7:43 am
#108
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 3,130
Try calling them? Mid July is a long time ago.
Oct 7, 2012, 9:55 am
#109
Join Date: May 2012
Location: MUC
Programs: BA Gold, AA Plat, TK*G, UA*G
Posts: 51
I send them an Mail 3 weeks ago, no answer yet.
Than I remailed it last week but still neither an answer nor showing elite in the account ?!
Than I remailed it last week but still neither an answer nor showing elite in the account ?!
Oct 7, 2012, 2:13 pm
#110
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC 50K, Bonvoy PE; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 425
I just sent in my request today. I'm *G (Elite) on AC. I have a TK flight for November. With the changes at AC -- not sure if I'll hit the required status miles to get *G next year so a match with TK would be awesome! Saves me a mileage run 
If/when I get the status, I will post it here. I see there are mixed responses with respect to the time it takes to post the match.
If/when I get the status, I will post it here. I see there are mixed responses with respect to the time it takes to post the match.
Oct 9, 2012, 3:54 am
#111
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Guinea
Programs: HHonors Gold
Posts: 69
An update on the process for me:
Sept 22 - sent the email requested status match from Flying Blue Plat
Sept 27 - login to see I've been upgraded to M&S gold
Oct 8 - receive welcome pack in the post with baggage tags and my gold card.
I live in London, and didn't send any supplementary emails or make phone calls checking on progress with the match etc.
I did not credit anything to the M&S account either, the welcome pack arrived without any prompting
Good luck with your matches
Sept 22 - sent the email requested status match from Flying Blue Plat
Sept 27 - login to see I've been upgraded to M&S gold
Oct 8 - receive welcome pack in the post with baggage tags and my gold card.
I live in London, and didn't send any supplementary emails or make phone calls checking on progress with the match etc.
I did not credit anything to the M&S account either, the welcome pack arrived without any prompting
Good luck with your matches
Oct 9, 2012, 6:17 pm
#112
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC 50K, Bonvoy PE; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 425
I was reading the M&S FAQs -- once they status match to Elite. Assuming that you don't accumulate enough miles in 2 years, they will then revert your status to Classic Plus -- which is equivalent to Star Alliance Silver and is valid for an additional 2 years?
So, by matching *G -- you are essentially getting 2 years at *G and 2 years at *S for doing absolutely nothing?
So, by matching *G -- you are essentially getting 2 years at *G and 2 years at *S for doing absolutely nothing?
Renewal:
In order to re-qualify for Elite membership , Members residing in Turkey need to collect 30.000 Status Miles either within the first year or 45.000 Status Miles within 2 years of the Elite membership.
Members residing out of Turkey need to collect 25.000 Status Miles either within the first year or 37.500 Status Miles within 2 years of the Elite membership. Otherwise, the membership status will be renewed as "Classic Plus".
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Classic Plus Card is valid for 2 years.
In order to re-qualify for Elite membership , Members residing in Turkey need to collect 30.000 Status Miles either within the first year or 45.000 Status Miles within 2 years of the Elite membership.
Members residing out of Turkey need to collect 25.000 Status Miles either within the first year or 37.500 Status Miles within 2 years of the Elite membership. Otherwise, the membership status will be renewed as "Classic Plus".
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Classic Plus Card is valid for 2 years.
Oct 10, 2012, 6:22 am
#113
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: ADD
Programs: TK MS E+/*G - AFKL FB G/ST E+ - LH MM - AB TB - BWR Diamond - HHo Gold - LCA Plat - Sixt Plat
Posts: 104
Oct 10, 2012, 7:52 am
#114
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC 50K, Bonvoy PE; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 425
Oct 10, 2012, 7:53 pm
#115
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NJ
Programs: UA Gold, Hilton Gold, Marriott Plat,
Posts: 284
I sent them an email with a copy of my card and statement on 10/7, and was just matched today (had to check and see myself, they never sent an email or anything).
I'm hoping that they send me my card and welcome kit, but wanted to know if anyone else had trouble entering their address in the account profile?? I live in the United States and the drop-down box for city did not have my town in it. Anyone else have this issue? I just want to make sure my card does not get stuck in the mail.
I'm hoping that they send me my card and welcome kit, but wanted to know if anyone else had trouble entering their address in the account profile?? I live in the United States and the drop-down box for city did not have my town in it. Anyone else have this issue? I just want to make sure my card does not get stuck in the mail.
Oct 11, 2012, 4:57 am
#116
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 104
I also knew another person had the similar situation, don't know why some people got whereas others don't.
Oct 11, 2012, 7:33 am
#117
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC 50K, Bonvoy PE; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 425
Oct 11, 2012, 11:44 am
#118
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
What's the phone number/e-mail to contact in order to get my Elite card mailed out as soon as possible?
Oct 11, 2012, 3:17 pm
#119
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 3,130
+90 212 444 0 849
Applied - 23 Sept
Matched - 26 Sept
Got the card - 11 Oct
14 days for Canada. Pretty decent.
With international regular mail, loss is always a possibility, so those who haven't recieved them, check with TK about getting a new package sent out.
Oct 11, 2012, 5:41 pm
#120
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC 50K, Bonvoy PE; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 425
Got an email earlier today:
The irony is that I **AM** star alliance gold with AC. Strange because I said so in my email request to Turkish Airlines. Oh well. I just resent my request for the status match again via email ....... waiting....
Please be informed that only Star Alliance Gold , Skyteam Elite Plus and Oneworld Emerald members have an opportunity for Status Match.
Therefore we are sorry that we are unable to meet your demand positively.
Therefore we are sorry that we are unable to meet your demand positively.
Last edited by Sam_AE; Oct 11, 2012 at 6:05 pm