Dec 31, 2013, 7:47 am
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)
Mar 14, 2014, 5:13 am
#61
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: HKT
Programs: TK G
Posts: 112
I've been updated to Gold Elite at the end of December..
Got 1000 TK Miles recently on my account, with the trick of the new emails/phone/TK ID..
I've send an email to the Turkish local offices (Berlin) in order to receive the card by post..Requested also on the TK Miles&Smiles website..
Nothing. Zero. I'm still waiting to receive this holy TK Gold card.
Anyone of you was able to have it at home in 2014? Are they sending the Gold cards or not?
Got 1000 TK Miles recently on my account, with the trick of the new emails/phone/TK ID..
I've send an email to the Turkish local offices (Berlin) in order to receive the card by post..Requested also on the TK Miles&Smiles website..
Nothing. Zero. I'm still waiting to receive this holy TK Gold card.
Anyone of you was able to have it at home in 2014? Are they sending the Gold cards or not?
Was matched in December 2013 as well, was waiting for the Gold Card. End of January, I dropped them a message as I still did not get the card to be sent to Germany. They replied on Feb 4th, card had been sent out on Feb 3rd.
Nothing received up to beginning of March, dropped them another email. They replied: "Your M&S membership card will be sent out to your address once you fly with TK or any of Star Alliance Member Airlines. You can use your membership number or temporary card until you receive your permanent card."
??? First they said they sent out the card, later on they say, I need to fly first before getting the card??? Once I bank some miles on TK account, they will probably say, card has been sent out but I am afraid I will still never receive it -whatever the reasons are...
I do not mind having the original card or not, but some Lounge Dragons mind...
Oh, another suggestion they made is" you can also get your original M&S Card... Ataturk International Terminal....". I feel like the mountain waiting for the prophet to come...
I suggest, push the "lost card" button once a week, until you get the card...
Good luck!
Cheers ^
Fraserman
Mar 14, 2014, 5:57 am
#62
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 10
The easiest way to receive card, to my mind, is to collect it in IST airport or ask someone who will be there to do it for you, your M&S number and name will be enough.
Mar 15, 2014, 7:25 am
#63
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA 1K/1MM, Marriott Tit
Posts: 18,231
Is there anyone reading this thread willing to be a mule hauling cards from IST to the US?
Mar 15, 2014, 7:45 am
#64
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: FUK
Programs: JL-JGP (Oneworld Emerald), CX-Gold, TK-elite/NH-SFC (Staralliance Gold), DL-Gold, Hilton/SPG-Gold
Posts: 23
Japan Airlines FLY ON JGC Premier To Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Elite (Match)
Last autumn, I showed Turkish Airlines my elite status cards as a member of the oneworld Emerald (Japan Airlines: JAL Premier status) and the Star Alliance GOLD (All Nippon Airways: ANA PLATINUM status). I also showed the one world Ruby (Cathay Pacific Silver) and Delta Gold. I attached photographs of status member cards, copies of transaction statements with detailed travel activities for past 12 months with Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways, and future travel schedule on Japan Airlines. Eventually, Turkish Airlines gave me an Elite status 16 days later.
Last edited by northernhawk; Mar 15, 2014 at 7:48 am Reason: correcting
Mar 15, 2014, 9:18 am
#65
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: UKB
Programs: NH*G, TK*G
Posts: 39
How long does it take to be myself recognized as TK*G on other Star Alliance carriers' computers?
When I became *G on A3, it took only a few days.
However, this time, my TK*G has not been recognized on other Star Alliance carriers' computers yet, although I became TK*G on Mar. 7.
When I became *G on A3, it took only a few days.
However, this time, my TK*G has not been recognized on other Star Alliance carriers' computers yet, although I became TK*G on Mar. 7.
Mar 15, 2014, 9:40 am
#66
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: FUK
Programs: JL-JGP (Oneworld Emerald), CX-Gold, TK-elite/NH-SFC (Staralliance Gold), DL-Gold, Hilton/SPG-Gold
Posts: 23
How long does it take to be myself recognized as TK*G on other Star Alliance carriers' computers?
When I became *G on A3, it took only a few days.
However, this time, my TK*G has not been recognized on other Star Alliance carriers' computers yet, although I became TK*G on Mar. 7.
When I became *G on A3, it took only a few days.
However, this time, my TK*G has not been recognized on other Star Alliance carriers' computers yet, although I became TK*G on Mar. 7.
I am so sorry but unfortunately, I have not used any flights of StarAlliance such as SQ or TG except All Nippon Airways (ANA) after getting TK elite in last November. Recently I use mainly Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways and both are belong oneworld alliance. Of course, I have an elite status as ANA (StarAlliance Gold) which is equal to TK elite, but I have no experiences about other airlines belonging to StarAlliance. Eventually, I have no idea about your question that how long does it take to be myself recognized as TK*G on other Star Alliance carriers' computers.
Mar 16, 2014, 1:01 am
#68
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: BA Gold, Delta SM, Star Alliance Gold, Emirates Gold
Posts: 428
I am in IST all the time now so do they automatically have the gold card there or do I have to request they send it there?
Mar 16, 2014, 2:09 am
#69
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Programs: BAEC Silver, HHonors Gold, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 217
Mar 16, 2014, 2:44 am
#70
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: AF FB Gold, TK Elite
Posts: 274
I was successfully status matched to Gold from BA GGL. Am waiting for the card but honestly do I really need it? I never carry any of my frequent flyer cards as my status is listed on the boarding card which gives me access to the lounge etc. Is it different with TK? I am flying economy next week (oh the horror) and want to be assured that I get access to the lounge without the card.
I am in IST all the time now so do they automatically have the gold card there or do I have to request they send it there?
I am in IST all the time now so do they automatically have the gold card there or do I have to request they send it there?
Mar 16, 2014, 4:31 am
#71
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: TK Elite Plus, SAS EBG, QR Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,297
You don't need it in most cases, but some lounge dragons (LH Senator at MUC in my experience) will be reluctant to let you in without it - though I always got in at the end. If you don't have the card with you, a printed statement can come pretty handy for those cases.
Mar 16, 2014, 7:29 pm
#72
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: UKB
Programs: NH*G, TK*G
Posts: 39
Finally I am recognized as TK*G on UA's computer.
It took 16 days since I requested for status matching.
It took 16 days since I requested for status matching.
Mar 16, 2014, 7:45 pm
#73
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: FUK
Programs: JL-JGP (Oneworld Emerald), CX-Gold, TK-elite/NH-SFC (Staralliance Gold), DL-Gold, Hilton/SPG-Gold
Posts: 23
Mar 23, 2014, 8:13 pm
#74
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: QFF Platinum (OWE) VA Gold
Posts: 56
TK Status Match
I applied over a week ago.
Yet to get a reply.
I am OWE and provided copy of card and statement
Interesting the comment on picking up a card in IST, a friend will be there next week, but doubtful I will get the match in time
Yet to get a reply.
I am OWE and provided copy of card and statement
Interesting the comment on picking up a card in IST, a friend will be there next week, but doubtful I will get the match in time
Mar 27, 2014, 11:39 am
#75
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: SNA, LAX
Programs: TK Elite+(*G), UA*S, IHG Plat, Avis First
Posts: 43
When I request for a physical card and luggage tags through the website form, TK replied me on the next business day that they had already sent the package on that day and asked me to let TK know so that TK arrange another shipment if I would not received it within one month. This is what I experienced a few days ago.
This last round, they gave me the option of instead having it sent to the local sales office near my airport (LAX) which in theory should be much more reliable, but I'm coming up on my 30 days again in the next week and a half, and at this point I'm not holding my breath....