« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2011, 10:31:48 AM »
I used my Delta Silver Medallion status (earned through an Amex MR transfer promo) to attempt a status match with American. After 8 weeks I still haven't heard back from them. I tried the same thing with Alaska Airlines and had my MVP status in two days.
Effective Oct 27, 2011 AA and Alaska are honoring each other's elite status for most scenarios. That means you'll get free checked bags, preferred seat selection and priority check-in when flying AA even if you've never flown Alaska.
I emailed Alaska at mileage.plan@alaskaair.com with a current Skymiles screenshot.
I can't speak to the status matching (especially with regard to complimentary upgrades) but they've been doing the bolded for awhile now, no status match required. Simple partner reciprocity.
P.S. AA = American Air, AS=Alaska Air.
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