- Status match offer is for US-based Executive Club members.
- Those with the highest levels on eight major airlines can earn silver or gold at BA
- The offer is for airlines such as Delta and United.
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British Airways is introducing a status match offer, so frequent flyers on rival airlines such as Delta or United can gain access to its stylish lounges and other perks.
Premium members of eight loyalty programs can earn Gold or Silver status in the BA Executive Club for free through this offer.
This provides access to BA lounges, free additional luggage, priority check-in, security and boarding and a better chance of upgrades.
It also offers the same benefits when flying on more than a dozen other airlines that are part of the same Oneworld alliance as BA, including American, Alaska, Cathay Pacific, Quantas, Qatar and Fiji.
See below for the full list of airlines, the status required for each, and a separate chart with the five steps to register….
Gold status on British Airways allows access to the Chelsea Lounge at New York’s JFK Airport, managed by BA and American Airlines. It is a VIP lounge for First Class passengers and also with Gold status.
| Airline | British Airways Silver Status | British Airways Gold Status |
|---|---|---|
| Delta | Gold | Platinum |
| Air Canada | 50k | 75K and Super elite |
| Lufthansa | Senator | Hon circle |
| united airlines | Premier Gold | Premier Platinum, Premier 1k |
| Air France/KLM | Gold | Platinum |
| Scandinavian airlines | Gold | diamond, pandion |
| Virgin Atlantic | Silver | Gold |
It is very rare for BA to match the status, as earning gold involves spending tens of thousands of dollars on flights and offers enviable perks.
See below for the full list of airlines, the status required for each, and a separate chart with the five steps to register….
BA will match its status with three US and Canadian airline programs: Delta’s SkyMiles, United’s Mileage Plus and Air Canada’s Aeroplan.
Loyalty program members of five European airlines can also earn gold or silver: Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM, Luthansa and Scandinavian.
Please see the table below showing the eight airlines and the required status.
Offer is valid for new and existing BA Executive Club members who are members of one of the programs listed above with the relevant status.
Customers with premium status on all eight airlines can apply online.
They must provide valid proof of their frequent flyer status and the result of the application will be shared via email.
Successful applicants will be promoted to the equivalent level for an initial period of six months.
Successful applicants will be promoted to the equivalent level for an initial period of six months.
This can be extended to a full year if they book two eligible flights (or one return flight).
An eligible flight is a BA-marketed business or first class flight (operated by British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia, Aer Lingus or Finnair) originating in the US, Canada or Mexico.
Full terms and conditions are here on the BA website.
