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 28, 2014, 9:45 pm
#76
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,559
How long to receive Gold card?
I recently got my status comped to Gold with TK. It was done extremely efficiently, on the same day I sent the request. ^
Does anyone know roughly how long it would take to receive the replacement card?
Does anyone know roughly how long it would take to receive the replacement card?
Mar 29, 2014, 2:29 am
#77
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 42
I'm waiting for my Elite card for 7 months now and 4 months for my Elite+ card (and it's not the address bc the silver card arrived just fine).
Don't expect to ever get a card at this point ! When in IST you should visit one of the card press desks to get a card.
The glamorous world of Miles & Smiles...
Don't expect to ever get a card at this point ! When in IST you should visit one of the card press desks to get a card.
The glamorous world of Miles & Smiles...
Mar 29, 2014, 2:45 am
#78
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: CDG
Programs: TK Elite
Posts: 1,611
Then again if you are Elite or Elite+ one would expect you'd visit IST enough to be able to get your card without waiting 7 months for it 
Mar 29, 2014, 3:04 am
#79
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2006
Location: TUN
Programs: TK E+
Posts: 11,230
Mar 29, 2014, 10:29 pm
#80
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Backpacking around Asia
Programs: Qantas Platinum, Turkish Airlines Elite, Virgin Australia Silver
Posts: 6
Anyone able to elaborate on what is required to have the card printed at IST? I have been matched from OW Emerald to Elite, but over 3 weeks later still haven't received my card and don't expect to receive one in the post judging by the experiences of others on here.
I won't be through IST any time soon, although some people I know fly there occasionally (not necessarily on TK). I would like to use the Elite card for lounge access & other perks on A* airlines.
I flew EVA Air recently and input my TK number when booking, but it didn't show up on my boarding pass and I haven't received the points. I was admitted to the Thai Airways lounge in HK prior to the flight, but only after showing them an email & logging into my Miles&Smiles account - having the physical card would make things so much easier.
To get the card in IST:
-do I need to be there in person, or can a friend collect it?
-do they need to be flying TK?
-where is the card-printing machine located?
-what do they need to provide the TK staff to have them print my card?
I won't be through IST any time soon, although some people I know fly there occasionally (not necessarily on TK). I would like to use the Elite card for lounge access & other perks on A* airlines.
I flew EVA Air recently and input my TK number when booking, but it didn't show up on my boarding pass and I haven't received the points. I was admitted to the Thai Airways lounge in HK prior to the flight, but only after showing them an email & logging into my Miles&Smiles account - having the physical card would make things so much easier.
To get the card in IST:
-do I need to be there in person, or can a friend collect it?
-do they need to be flying TK?
-where is the card-printing machine located?
-what do they need to provide the TK staff to have them print my card?
Last edited by seancau; Mar 31, 2014 at 8:06 am
Mar 30, 2014, 6:59 am
#81
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YHZ
Programs: TK Elite, AC SE
Posts: 191
Anyone able to elaborate on what is required to have the card printed at IST? I have been matched from OW Emerald to Elite Plus, but over 3 weeks later still haven't received my card and don't expect to receive one in the post judging by the experiences of others on here.
I won't be through IST any time soon, although some people I know fly there occasionally (not necessarily on TK). I would like to use the Elite card for lounge access & other perks on A* airlines.
I flew EVA Air recently and input my TK number when booking, but it didn't show up on my boarding pass and I haven't received the points. I was admitted to the Thai Airways lounge in HK prior to the flight, but only after showing them an email & logging into my Miles&Smiles account - having the physical card would make things so much easier.
To get the card in IST:
-do I need to be there in person, or can a friend collect it?
-do they need to be flying TK?
-where is the card-printing machine located?
-what do they need to provide the TK staff to have them print my card?
I won't be through IST any time soon, although some people I know fly there occasionally (not necessarily on TK). I would like to use the Elite card for lounge access & other perks on A* airlines.
I flew EVA Air recently and input my TK number when booking, but it didn't show up on my boarding pass and I haven't received the points. I was admitted to the Thai Airways lounge in HK prior to the flight, but only after showing them an email & logging into my Miles&Smiles account - having the physical card would make things so much easier.
To get the card in IST:
-do I need to be there in person, or can a friend collect it?
-do they need to be flying TK?
-where is the card-printing machine located?
-what do they need to provide the TK staff to have them print my card?
To answer your questions - anyone SHOULD be able to pick up your card provided they can access the departure area and get to the desk at gate 216, and have proof of your TK status and M&S number.
Good luck!
Mar 30, 2014, 6:38 pm
#82
formerly known as Tad's Broiled Steaks
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 6,412
Anyone able to elaborate on what is required to have the card printed at IST? I have been matched from OW Emerald to Elite Plus, but over 3 weeks later still haven't received my card and don't expect to receive one in the post judging by the experiences of others on here.
To get the card in IST:
-do I need to be there in person, or can a friend collect it?
-do they need to be flying TK?
-where is the card-printing machine located?
-what do they need to provide the TK staff to have them print my card?
To get the card in IST:
-do I need to be there in person, or can a friend collect it?
-do they need to be flying TK?
-where is the card-printing machine located?
-what do they need to provide the TK staff to have them print my card?
Mar 31, 2014, 8:09 am
#83
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Backpacking around Asia
Programs: Qantas Platinum, Turkish Airlines Elite, Virgin Australia Silver
Posts: 6
I got my card in IST 3 weeks ago - very quick and easy. I also picked up my wife's card, even though she wasn't traveling with me. I took both of our printout statements from the TK website and went to the desk, located just near departure gate 216. Two people sitting at the desk, gave one of them the statements and had both cards within a couple of minutes. Used mine right away without any problems!
To answer your questions - anyone SHOULD be able to pick up your card provided they can access the departure area and get to the desk at gate 216, and have proof of your TK status and M&S number.
Good luck!
To answer your questions - anyone SHOULD be able to pick up your card provided they can access the departure area and get to the desk at gate 216, and have proof of your TK status and M&S number.
Good luck!
Mar 31, 2014, 9:24 pm
#85
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Houston, Texas
Programs: United Mileage Plus
Posts: 4
I sent in mine twice this year (UA Gold) and I haven't heard anything yet. I'm going to try again soon.
Apr 1, 2014, 1:27 am
#86
Moderator, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles & Accor ALL
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: BRU
Programs: TK*G, Accor ALL Platinum
Posts: 7,581
For those holding TAM (JJ) shiny cards this might be of interest:
http://staralliancegold.staralliance.com/
http://staralliancegold.staralliance.com/
Apr 3, 2014, 11:31 am
#87
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: WAS
Programs: AA PLT, Honors Diamond, Global Entry
Posts: 477
I just received TK Elite match based on my UA Gold status. Took just over 48 hours - very impressive turnaround time, on my first try no less.
Apr 4, 2014, 9:01 am
#88
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: "Baron of Bayside," Long Island, NY
Programs: DL-KRYPTONIUM, DL-PM, HHonors Gold, Priority Club Plat, Club Carlson Silver, Hyatt Plat.
Posts: 564
So the Question is: What are we doing wrong?
Apr 4, 2014, 10:55 pm
#89
formerly known as Tad's Broiled Steaks
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 6,412
I wish I could status match my current TK *G with the same thing, just to extend it for another spell. I'm a rookie with OneWorld now, so...
Apr 5, 2014, 12:40 pm
#90
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: 🇸🇬 🇭🇰 🇫🇷
Programs: Many
Posts: 4,749
It happened a relative of mine was travelling from IST yesterday. I kindly asked her to pick-up my Elite card at the desk near departure gate 216, as suggested by simd. I sent her pdf printout of my TK account as well as written authorization with scan of my passport (also in pdf). She just informed me that was a breeze to get the card.
