Although 'Elite' is a status to select from the dropdown menu on the status match form, Virgin does not match TK: "The drop down facility that you are referring to is a recent website issue with regards to the list of airlines stated. Our IT department are already aware of this issue. We do apologise for any confusion caused, As our current policy list of Airlines we can consider status match applications from (which can change at any time) does not include Turkish Airlines we are unable to proceed with your application."