In the last waning days of Continental in SkyTeam, I found out that status matches were still being offered to all commers. As a BMI Gold with a slim chance of NOT re-qualifying for BMI Gold (it was very close at one point), I decided to make contingency plans “just in case”
Taking a punt (and in some seriousness, I am thinking to switching to Continental – least of all there is a lovely service to Newark (EWR) direct from my local airport – Birmingham BHX). And I got matched to their Gold to become SkyTeam Elite… which became Star Alliance Gold!
A few days ago.. the pack arrived. What wonders would await me? Lets find out…
Ooh. A cute envelope….
… that has definatly suffered on its way accross the pond
Now lets look inside.
Aww. A cute welcome letter. Now onto the good stuff….
The beloved card:
Well you can’t exactly *miss* where it says “Star Alliance Gold” can you (unlike the BMI card), and vaild until the end of January. Not much time to use my current card – but a new card should be due for the Newly matched travel year…
Now any luggage tags and other beanies?
Oh dear. Well. The luggage tags are… umm.. two labels to stick inside your luggage. That’s it. Not overly impressive.
The things on the right – are more interesting – Continental Currency – or to the rest of us… DRINK VOUCHERS!!! (for those of you who sit in the nose of the plane, most US carriers charge us for the numbing liquids that make travel bearable for those of us who sit in the back).
The good news – there are 4 of them…. This means I’m going to have to find a Continental Flight to try them out on…
But I’m hoping for something better in the New Year renewal pack… at least some pretty luggage tags…. 😉
