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If you’re a frequent flyer with Air Canada, Air France/KLM, Delta, Lufthansa, SAS, United or Virgin Atlantic, there’s an exclusive opportunity for you: get British Airways Executive Club Silver or Gold status for six months, including the benefits of oneworld Sapphire or Emerald status.
This offer, valid until May 7, 2024, is reserved for residents of Canada and the United States.
British Airways Executive Club Silver or Gold status is offered according to the status held with the other airline. For example, with Air Canada, an Aeroplan 50K status matches to Silver, and 75K or Super Elite to Gold.
Here are the details for other carriers:
The status match is valid for a period of six months from the date on which British Airways Executive Club accepts your application.
If you wish to retain your British Airways Executive Club status for longer, you will need to book and travel on two eligible transatlantic premium flights within six months of achieving status.
To be eligible, these flights must be :
Under the last condition, premium tickets are not considered eligible.
If you meet all the above conditions, your status will be extended for another year.
Among other benefits, British Airways Executive Club members with high status enjoy :
Silver status with British Airways Executive Club is equivalent to Sapphire status with oneworld, while Gold is equivalent to oneworld Emerald. So you can enjoy all these benefits when you travel with another oneworld member airline.
For full details about statuses, see this page:
To apply for the status match offered by British Airways, go to this page. You will need to provide valid ID, as well as a copy of your membership card (physical or digital) from the other loyalty program.
Once the information has been received by British Airways, your request should be processed within five working days.
Equivalent status offers are an excellent way to benefit from travel advantages with dozens of companies. For example, an Aeroplan member with Aeroplan Elite 50K status can benefit from Star Alliance Gold and oneworld Sapphire via British Airways Silver. That’s the equivalent of a status with 29 different carriers! Don’t wait, apply before May 7, 2024.
Other airlines and hotels offering equivalent status include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, United, Virgin Atlantic, Marriott Bonvoy, Best Western, Hilton Honors and IHG. You can find specific details on their websites.
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