Author Topic: NEW continental status match policy (Read 12275 times)

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #20 on:** January 12, 2011, 04:59:20 PM »

They didn't mention, any limitations.

Dan · « **Reply #21 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:06:16 PM »

Quote from: aussiebochur on January 12, 2011, 03:12:27 PM

For those that write the date DD/MM/YYYY, the rule only starts Nov.1...

The Aussies here at the buggy rental place on HTI were desperately trying to figure out what 26/11/84 could possibly mean as the DOB on my license.

Dan · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:06:49 PM »

Quote from: gozalim on January 12, 2011, 01:31:41 PM

Dan warned. but i didn't realize it would be that quick!

I did indeed...
Happy I got in under the old rules until 2012!

Dan · « **Reply #23 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:08:55 PM »

Wow, nothing about this on FT that I can find!

So what are the details, they'll match for 90 days and then how many flights do you need for each level?

moe · « **Reply #24 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:15:11 PM »

+1. nothing at FT at all..

Quote from: Dan on January 12, 2011, 05:08:55 PM

Wow, nothing about this on FT that I can find!

So what are the details, they'll match for 90 days and then how many flights do you need for each level?

yare · « **Reply #25 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:15:56 PM »

i'm assuming they dont issue you a star alliance gold card when the match is 90 days, so how do you go about getting lounge access and other benefits? anyone have experience with this with the united match?

Dan · « **Reply #26 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:23:39 PM »

Quote from: yare on January 12, 2011, 05:15:56 PM

i'm assuming they dont issue you a star alliance gold card when the match is 90 days, so how do you go about getting lounge access and other benefits? anyone have experience with this with the united match?

Why do you assume that?

aussiebochur · « **Reply #27 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:30:14 PM »

Quote from: Dan on January 12, 2011, 05:08:55 PM

Wow, nothing about this on FT that I can find!

So what are the details, they'll match for 90 days and then how many flights do you need for each level?

If they adopt Uniteds policy it'll probably be 10k for Silver, 17.5k for Gold and 35k for Platinum.

Dan · « **Reply #28 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:35:59 PM »

Quote from: aussiebochur on January 12, 2011, 05:30:14 PM

If they adopt Uniteds policy it'll probably be 10k for Silver, 17.5k for Gold and 35k for Platinum.

But does Platinum have the same challenge as 1K? Seems unfair.

Dan · « **Reply #29 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:40:47 PM »

Did anyone ask how many you need for each level yet?
If someone can call them and ask that would be great, I'd like to update folks on the main site.

aaa · « **Reply #30 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:52:24 PM »

Quote from: aussiebochur on January 12, 2011, 05:30:14 PM

If they adopt Uniteds policy it'll probably be 10k for Silver, 17.5k for Gold and 35k for Platinum.

I believe these numbers are correct..i wasnt listening closely cause I was busy while on phone but I did hear him say 3_k required to maintain plat.

Eli · « **Reply #31 on:** January 12, 2011, 06:09:22 PM »

aaa, you called CO and were told that they are no longer doing straight up status matches? Who did you call to get this info?

eliteflyer · « **Reply #32 on:** January 12, 2011, 06:16:20 PM »

Quote from: aaa on January 12, 2011, 01:56:03 PM

For those who have matched to co in the past, how long did the enire process take till it reflected in your account as plat?

1 day

yare · « **Reply #33 on:** January 12, 2011, 06:25:15 PM »

Quote from: Dan on January 12, 2011, 05:23:39 PM

Why do you assume that?

because aa does the same thing, issuing a challenge. and even if you take the platinum challenge which gives you gold right away, they don't issue you a card. (even though that could be because they assume you'll shortly be platinum... but i dont think so)
also, i just don't think it makes sense for them to be sending out status packages to everyone that has it for 90 days i'd love to be wrong though. anyone know?

Dan · « **Reply #34 on:** January 12, 2011, 06:34:01 PM »

Quote from: yare on January 12, 2011, 06:25:15 PM

because aa does the same thing, issuing a challenge. and even if you take the platinum challenge which gives you gold right away, they don't issue you a card. (even though that could be because they assume you'll shortly be platinum... but i dont think so)
also, i just don't think it makes sense for them to be sending out status packages to everyone that has it for 90 days i'd love to be wrong though. anyone know?

What AA does has nothing to do with CO.
I'd bet CO would give you a card. You can print one up either way form your account.

sawlw · « **Reply #35 on:** January 12, 2011, 07:16:10 PM »

Quote from: yare on January 12, 2011, 05:15:56 PM

i'm assuming they dont issue you a star alliance gold card when the match is 90 days, so how do you go about getting lounge access and other benefits? anyone have experience with this with the united match?

yes just did it!!
they don't issue you a card. i was flying CO so iwas sure it'll show up, none the less i printed out an online statment, TG bec. they told me to prove my status!! they then gave me an invitation to the lounge as well as three bags @ 70lb. was gr8

gozalim · « **Reply #36 on:** January 12, 2011, 07:33:36 PM »

17k for gold, spoke to them today. seems the US call centers are up to date. (maybe the swiss centers are still behind?)

Dan · « **Reply #37 on:** January 12, 2011, 07:38:28 PM »

Quote from: gozalim on January 12, 2011, 07:33:36 PM

17k for gold, spoke to them today. seems the US call centers are up to date. (maybe the swiss centers are still behind?)

Silver and Gold are probably same as United.
But I wonder if Plat is the same as 1K with 35k?

aussiebochur · « **Reply #38 on:** January 12, 2011, 07:44:49 PM »

Quote from: Dan on January 12, 2011, 07:38:28 PM

Silver and Gold are probably same as United.
But I wonder if Plat is the same as 1K with 35k?

Considering top-tier in the new program will require 100k, makes sense that the challenge will be same as United.
At least they don't charge like AA...

Dan · « **Reply #39 on:** January 12, 2011, 07:47:52 PM »

Quote from: aussiebochur on January 12, 2011, 07:44:49 PM

Considering top-tier in the new program will require 100k, makes sense that the challenge will be same as United.

There will be 4 tiers in the new program. The current Plat level is just tier 3. They don't match to Plat1K with SWU's.