Last edit by: LH4116
Update November 2014: Recent reports indicate the unofficial status match programme is not running very smoothly. Requests are seldom replied to, and some reports indicate that there now needs to be an activity on the Miles&Smiles account in order to be qualified for a match, assuming they haven't stopped matching altogether.
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 only way to contact TK is now via the website
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 only way to contact TK is now via the website
FAQ 7: TK status match (2014)
#152
Join Date: Dec 2013
Programs: dl dm, *g
Posts: 98
anytips on how to deal with *GOLD not appearing on boarding passes? other than printing out a copy of your monthly statement?
just got it this month so my statement wont reflect the new status.
just got it this month so my statement wont reflect the new status.
Last edited by gloyster; May 18, 2014 at 10:32 pm
#153
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: SNA, LAX
Programs: TK Elite+(*G), UA*S, IHG Plat, Avis First
Posts: 43
If you are in the TK system as an Elite, then *G should show on boarding passes for partners very quickly. One thing I found early on is when you submit your TK number to partner airlines drop the "TK" from the number and just use the digits, and it should show up correctly in the *A partner systems.
#154
Join Date: Dec 2013
Programs: dl dm, *g
Posts: 98
If you are in the TK system as an Elite, then *G should show on boarding passes for partners very quickly. One thing I found early on is when you submit your TK number to partner airlines drop the "TK" from the number and just use the digits, and it should show up correctly in the *A partner systems.
Maybe I'll be able to change my FF number during check in, or, perhaps at the airport I can try again.
I will report back with what happens tho!
#155
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: YVR
Programs: TK*G
Posts: 312
I've got a few flights on ET coming up soon. They tell me that I am not showing up as *G in their system, and that they can't add my number with out the "TK" prefix.
Maybe I'll be able to change my FF number during check in, or, perhaps at the airport I can try again.
I will report back with what happens tho!
Maybe I'll be able to change my FF number during check in, or, perhaps at the airport I can try again.
I will report back with what happens tho!
#156
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: BOM-SIN-EWR
Programs: UA*G (1K again), Sixt Plat, *was*: SQ QPP01 & SK EBS/EBG, LH SEN, AA EXP, 9wPlat
Posts: 8,605
I've had the same problem with OZ. Tried entering my TK Elite *G number on four different flights, and each time, the *G does not show up. Of course I haven't actually received my TK Elite card yet, so lounge access has been tricky (I'm *G with AC as well, so have just shown this card instead to enter the lounge).
#157
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: YVR
Programs: TK*G
Posts: 312
The miles posted for all four flights within 3-4 days or so. I could see my TK number on my boarding pass (with TK in front of the numbers), but no *G note, which does normally appear on OZ's boarding passes.
#158
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: BOM-SIN-EWR
Programs: UA*G (1K again), Sixt Plat, *was*: SQ QPP01 & SK EBS/EBG, LH SEN, AA EXP, 9wPlat
Posts: 8,605
It is really a question of knowing whether the "TK" prefix is part of the FF# or not - I would gather that it is not required - as part of your FF#.
In LH's systems, sometimes other FF program's *G statuses have to be entered manually by them, after physically verifying your card.
#159
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: YVR
Programs: TK*G
Posts: 312
Was the FF# entered by you/your TA in the reservation, or did the CI or gate agent modify it at any time?
It is really a question of knowing whether the "TK" prefix is part of the FF# or not - I would gather that it is not required - as part of your FF#.
In LH's systems, sometimes other FF program's *G statuses have to be entered manually by them, after physically verifying your card.
It is really a question of knowing whether the "TK" prefix is part of the FF# or not - I would gather that it is not required - as part of your FF#.
In LH's systems, sometimes other FF program's *G statuses have to be entered manually by them, after physically verifying your card.
I've read here about how bad TK is at sending cards out, so it'll be some time before anyone can physically verify my status with my card.
#161
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: LHR
Programs: DL DM 2MM, BA Bronze, Various Hotels
Posts: 10,187
#162
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 260
If there hasn't been a reply to the original request for a while, is it better to call up and use the reference number for the request that came in the automatic e-mail or is it better to submit a new request?
#163
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: UK
Programs: Emirates Silver, BA, Flying Blue, Virgin, IHG
Posts: 950
Refused match to Emirates gold today
#164
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: LHR
Programs: DL DM 2MM, BA Bronze, Various Hotels
Posts: 10,187
Received my match email from TK today.
#165
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Vancouver CA for now; London UK soon!
Programs: BAEC Gold; Club Carlson Gold,
Posts: 54
+1
The entire process took just under 2 months. Plus I got the point bonuses with my first 2 flights. (6500 + 1000) which was great. (counted through a partner airline as I have not yet actually flown Turkish Air, but certainly plan to now!)
The entire process took just under 2 months. Plus I got the point bonuses with my first 2 flights. (6500 + 1000) which was great. (counted through a partner airline as I have not yet actually flown Turkish Air, but certainly plan to now!)