Qantas Platinum relocating to Canada – what's my status strategy?
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Stazz
Stazz
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 18 Feb 2018
Total posts 3
Hi all,
djtech
djtech
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 02 Sep 2018
Total posts 375
This situation would be ideal for a status match/challenge. Air Canada currently offers a status challenge for elite members and they match to their Altitude Elite 50k which is Star Gold giving you lounge access for star alliance and AC when you fly. You need to fly 18,500 qualifying miles or 18 segments but don't have status during the qualifying period. You could also match to United which will give you temporary Platinium status equivalent to star gold and you need to qualify within 90days to extend it. The caveat is United doesn't let elites access lounges when flying domestic US which you might be doing a bit.
MRYJDrake
MRYJDrake
Air New Zealand - Airpoints
Member since 31 Oct 2016
Total posts 206
Are united still doing status match at the moment?
djtech
djtech
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 02 Sep 2018
Total posts 375
They have renewed the challenge for 2019