Marriott elites, by
status matching, will become Starwood elites entitled to the benefits of the Starwood and Delta Crossover Rewards program.
Something I've let slide since my daughter was born is
status matching.
I'm going to let Travel Summary discuss more of the details in his post later this morning, which covers some of the possible benefits of these transfers and
status matching.
The single best news you'll find in this post is that Alaska Airlines offers straight
status matching.
As an added bonus, SPG and Marriott have elite
status matching, so whatever status you earn with one program, you'll automatically get with the other.
However, activities like gifting or receiving points, linking Marriot accounts with other programs, or receiving
Status Matching across program accounts are not eligible for maintaining active status in the Marriott Rewards program:
Members can now link accounts with Starwood Preferred Guest ® at members.marriott.com for instant elite
status matching and unlimited points transfer.
Linking creates a connection between them to allow for
Status Matching and Points Transfer.
Status matching of upper tier frequent flyers has for years been a common practice in the airline industry.
Hotel
Status Matching is when a hotel loyalty program offers to let you «match» into their program based on your existing status in another program.
Most airlines no longer offer straight
status matching.
American no longer offers straight
status matching, but it does consistently offer status challenges that are open to everyone who's willing to pay a fee.
Bruce: There are no guarantees that next year the program will still exist — one thing to consider instead is
status matching to Alaska.
Status matcher is the best website for finding out current
status matching deals.
Members can now link accounts with Marriott Rewards ®, which includes The Ritz - Carlton Rewards ® at members.marriott.com for instant elite
status matching and unlimited points transfer.
Today I want to share a story from TPG reader
Matthew , who's getting a lot more value from his flights after
a status match.
Members who meet the Criteria as a result of holding trial Premier status in MileagePlus, including without limitation as a result of a MileagePlus Premier
status match challenge program also are not eligible for complimentary status offerings through the RewardsPlus Program.
Click here to register for
a status match.
Now you can link your Starwood Preferred Guest ® account with Marriott Rewards or The Ritz ‑ Carlton Rewards ® to enjoy two new additional advantages: elite
status match and the opportunity to transfer points between the two programs.
These elite rollover nights will also not count toward any other type of stay bonuses or status offers (e.g. promotional offers, elite status fast tracks,
status match, etc.).
Alternatively, you can do a Status Challenge: get
a status matched from another airline program, and within 90 days travel a certain amount to get permanent status through the next year.
If you have elite status through your credit card, it can be applied to the other program through
status match.
You can enroll in
the status match and / or challenge on JetBlue's website by providing your proof of existing status with a competing carrier.
Whether or not
you status match is a personal decision, but I know of several people who have done the status match almost every year it has been offered, so it doesn't seem like it's a «once - in - a-lifetime-only» offer.
Status matches and status challenges are a way to climb elite ranks.
... (See
Status matches and challenges)
Air Canada doesn't offer
a status match, but it does offer a status challenge.
Though SPG, Marriott and IHG all have relationships with one or more properties on the Strip, only Hyatt and MGM's Mlife program offer a two - way
status match program.
How rewards can help you earn
status matches or challenges — Some rewards cards give you hotel status when you sign up or when you hit a spending threshold.
Read more about it here: http://www.alaskaair.com/content/mileage-plan/benefits/elite-levels-and-benefits.aspx and info on
the status match: http://milepoint.com/forums/threads/the-alaska-airlines-status-match-master-discussion.1335/
However, if you fly often and want to have status on multiple airlines, then
status match is the easiest way to earn elite status on multiple airlines.
If you meet the criteria to participate in the Premier
status match offer, your account will be upgraded for 90 days to Premier Silver, Premier Gold or Premier Platinum status based on the level you hold in your current frequent flyer program.
These are the only airlines where I attempted
a status match, merely because they are the main airlines I fly with.
While SPG ®, Marriott Rewards ® and The Ritz - Carlton Rewards work together to build the best loyalty program, you can easily link accounts or join now to receive two additional advantages now: elite
status match and points transfer.
Did you know you can get airline elite
status match after receiving elite status on just one airline?
Offer is not valid for members who have participated in the MileagePlus
status match program within the last 5 years.
Leverage that when Hyatt has
a status match offer, and you could join me for free breakfast in St. Kitts.
If you haven't thought about
a status match before, it may be the time to level up your loyalty — and your free breakfast benefits.
With
a status match, an airline or hotel will grant you complimentary status in its own loyalty program at the same level you have with a competitor.
I'm an Mlife Platinum member thanks to MGM's
status match program with Hyatt, so I was happy to take advantage of a few key benefits even though I wasn't staying at an MGM property on this trip.
My favorite way to see which hotels and airlines are currently offering
status matches is to use the online tool on statusmatcher.com.
Via Passageiro de Primeira, Avianca Brazil is offering
status matches good through March 2017.
The offer for
status matches is valid from October 1st (today) through November 30th, 2015.
Best Western is gung - ho on earning loyal business and even offers
a status match program that is extremely generous in its consideration.
The biggest catch with
a status match is that you must already have achieved a level of elite status to match with the other program.
Find out what
status match and challenge offers are available from regional and low - cost carriers and how to take full advantage of them.
JetBlue usually announces
status match and challenge offers for its TrueBlue loyalty program every year.
By way of Diamond status with Hyatt,
a status match gives me Mlife Platinum, which offers a bevy of great benefits when staying at an MGM property in Las -LSB-...]
If you have elite status through your credit card, it can be applied to the other program through
status match.
Furthermore folowing the merger I'm now Platinum with Starwood and Hilton has also given
me a status match.