Mar 18, 2013, 8:16 am
Last edit by: starflyergold
Update 14 July 2013: Recent reports indicate the unofficial status match programme is running smoothly again. TK will only match Star Alliance Gold, Skyteam Elite Plus and Oneworld Emerald members. Other, more exotic, gold card holders are out of luck. Please report your experience in this thread.
Please note that the email address no longer works. The only way to contact TK is now via the website
Please note that the email address no longer works. The only way to contact TK is now via the website
FAQ 7: TK status match (2013)
Mar 20, 2013, 6:05 am
#76
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SEA
Programs: AS 75k, OW Emerald, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, National EE
Posts: 303
Another example of a status match finally coming through. I applied two days before AlwaysFlyStay (on Jan 2, 2013) and got the same message late last night. I had given up hope that this was happening, but in my case, at least, it was just delayed, and not ignored.
For reference, I applied as a UA 1K within a few days of my 1K status posting to my account online. I hadn't received the card yet, so I sent them my Platinum card and a copy of my online statement.
For reference, I applied as a UA 1K within a few days of my 1K status posting to my account online. I hadn't received the card yet, so I sent them my Platinum card and a copy of my online statement.
Mar 21, 2013, 3:32 pm
#77
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: CGN
Programs: ALL MAJOR FFP AND FSP
Posts: 321
Another data point, applied on 3rd Jan 2013 by emailing and got the same approval message today. so overall took over 2 months, but at least they are still processing old email requests after the comms system change. And they are still offering the matches!
Expiry 31 Jan 2015!
Cheers THY!
Expiry 31 Jan 2015!
Cheers THY!
Mar 22, 2013, 12:23 am
#78
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: SFO
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, ANA Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, Accor Diamond
Posts: 17
I applied on January 7th as a UA Premier Gold. Haven't received any email reply, but when I logged in to my Miles&Smiles Account today I saw that I'd been upgraded to Elite (*G), valid until 01/31/15.
This offer ain't dead yet!
This offer ain't dead yet!
Mar 22, 2013, 7:18 am
#79
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 205
updated data point,
I received a new email this morning like the following. Glad that I finally got approved.
Dear dingalpha,
Referring to your e-mail message dated 08.01.2013 , Elite card status match has been provided and your membership has been updated as '' Elite Card '' level.
We would like to be honoured to see you as an Elite member for your future flights by Turkish Airlines.
Kind Regards,
TURKISH AIRLINES INC.
CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
I received a new email this morning like the following. Glad that I finally got approved.
Dear dingalpha,
Referring to your e-mail message dated 08.01.2013 , Elite card status match has been provided and your membership has been updated as '' Elite Card '' level.
We would like to be honoured to see you as an Elite member for your future flights by Turkish Airlines.
Kind Regards,
TURKISH AIRLINES INC.
CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
Another data point.
I sent my status match request in Jan 2013 , via both emails and online forms, with my AA EXP status. Today I received an email reply like this
"
Dear dingalpha,
We kindly informed that , According our rules and Conditionals of program partner of Star Alliance, Just program partners can claim miles/ match status with a another airlines. Due to reason why American Airlines is not a program partner, we kindly cannot approve your request.
For more information,please visit the link as shown below
http://www.thy.com/en-INT/miles_and_...ers/index.aspx Thank you for choosing Turkish Airlines on your flights. Kind Regards,
To reply to this message or for your compliments - complaints, you may fill in the feedback form (http://www4.thy.com/customercontact/?lang=en ) on our website. You may also call us at +90 212 4440849 +90 850 3330849
You have 0 miles in your TK********* Classic membership account. You can claim your missing flights via https://www4.thy.com/tkmiles/login.tk?lang=en link with your membership ID and PIN Code.
If your MilesSmiles card number is provided while making your reservation and at check-in, miles will be credited automatically to your account within two days following your flight.
Please note that in order to inform you on time regarding the possible operational changes about your flight, we highly recommended you to add your contact information and membership number -if available- on your reservation.
www.thy.com
"
I sent my status match request in Jan 2013 , via both emails and online forms, with my AA EXP status. Today I received an email reply like this
"
Dear dingalpha,
We kindly informed that , According our rules and Conditionals of program partner of Star Alliance, Just program partners can claim miles/ match status with a another airlines. Due to reason why American Airlines is not a program partner, we kindly cannot approve your request.
For more information,please visit the link as shown below
http://www.thy.com/en-INT/miles_and_...ers/index.aspx Thank you for choosing Turkish Airlines on your flights. Kind Regards,
To reply to this message or for your compliments - complaints, you may fill in the feedback form (http://www4.thy.com/customercontact/?lang=en ) on our website. You may also call us at +90 212 4440849 +90 850 3330849
You have 0 miles in your TK********* Classic membership account. You can claim your missing flights via https://www4.thy.com/tkmiles/login.tk?lang=en link with your membership ID and PIN Code.
If your MilesSmiles card number is provided while making your reservation and at check-in, miles will be credited automatically to your account within two days following your flight.
Please note that in order to inform you on time regarding the possible operational changes about your flight, we highly recommended you to add your contact information and membership number -if available- on your reservation.
www.thy.com
"
Mar 22, 2013, 7:34 am
#80
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Copenhagen
Programs: BA Silver, LH Senator, Flying Blue Gold, AClub Gold
Posts: 14
I have requested a status match in the beginning of January and yesterday I've got this reply:
Unfortunately I haven't been able to renew my LH Senator Card, so I'm not able to send in a new gold card 
Dear Terminal 3,
The Gold card copy you sent us expired on 03/13
Therefor we kindly need to ask you to send us a copy of your new card showing your new expiry date which will show us that you have extende your gold level for another period.
Kindly also add new statement copies for the last 2 month period.
In order to evaluate your request about Gold membership status match, we would like you to send the copy of your Gold memberhsip card together with the copy of your membership statement by using the link below;
http://www4.thy.com/customercontact/?lang=en
Thank you for choosing Turkish Airlines on your flights.
Kind Regards,
TURKISH AIRLINES INC.
Customer Contact Center
The Gold card copy you sent us expired on 03/13
Therefor we kindly need to ask you to send us a copy of your new card showing your new expiry date which will show us that you have extende your gold level for another period.
Kindly also add new statement copies for the last 2 month period.
In order to evaluate your request about Gold membership status match, we would like you to send the copy of your Gold memberhsip card together with the copy of your membership statement by using the link below;
http://www4.thy.com/customercontact/?lang=en
Thank you for choosing Turkish Airlines on your flights.
Kind Regards,
TURKISH AIRLINES INC.
Customer Contact Center
Mar 22, 2013, 7:36 am
#81
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 17,427
Interesting developments. My wife and I applied around Jan. 8 and are still classics. Upon seeing Gary's blog post we reapplied earlier this week with the new email.
As a UA Premier 1K, I'm really just looking for a card that will get me into the USA lounges for free.
As a UA Premier 1K, I'm really just looking for a card that will get me into the USA lounges for free.
Mar 22, 2013, 7:59 am
#82
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Programs: TK*G, A3*G, TG*S
Posts: 25
I sent the request on 27 Jan.
Hope that my request will be approved too.
Hope that my request will be approved too.
Mar 23, 2013, 3:28 am
#83
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: HNL / TPE
Programs: 1K, SPG Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 375
I got the same email as Terminal 3 - tried the link stated in the email - multiple problems with filling out their form and was only able to upload one of the document they requested before getting knocked out of the system. However, I have replied to the email with my attachments and will see what happens...
Mar 23, 2013, 3:43 pm
#84
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: TK E+, WY, Radisson R
Posts: 2,360
Mar 24, 2013, 12:03 pm
#85
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,318
I applied on Jan 12 and got approval a few days ago.
Has anyone been successful in getting a card showing the updated status?
Has anyone been successful in getting a card showing the updated status?
Mar 24, 2013, 12:09 pm
#86
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: OKC
Programs: AAdvantage EXP, Marriott Rewards Gold, Hilton Honors Diamond, TK M&S Elite
Posts: 290
FAQ 7: TK status match (2013)
I just sent a PDF scan of my dividend miles preferred gold card and my last two statements....I will let the forum know when I hear aomething
Mar 25, 2013, 3:09 am
#87
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: TK Elite Plus, SAS EBG, QR Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,297
Luckily however my match went through this morning. Submitted my request in January, so it took more than two months. Since I'll be flying TK Business this summer, I will have requalified to January 31 2017.
Mar 25, 2013, 6:10 am
#88
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 973
Q: what TK status for BA Silver?
Will TK match BA Silver? Or, do they only accept BA Gold? Thanks.
Mar 26, 2013, 2:49 pm
#89
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: ARN
Programs: BAEC Gold, TK*Elite+, EBD, FBG, EKS, IHG Royal Ambassador
Posts: 768
I guess you confuse it with 25.000 for classic plus and 40.000 for Elite, but it's 25.000 for Classic Plus and then just another 15.000 to hit Elite. Then it's only 25.000 in a year to re-qualify, so it's very easy I would say. I joined M&S in April last year and I requalified my Elite+ a month ago, so my *G is now valid until Dec 2018.
Mar 27, 2013, 1:09 pm
#90
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CGN
Programs: KL FlyingBlue Gold, AY+, MM FTL, TK*G
Posts: 348
I submitted my request for a match from Flying Blue on 27 December and I was matched today 