After launching a Status Match offer for UK residents in February 2024, Flying Blue, the Air France KLM frequent flyer program, has just extended the spectrum of eligible members.
So, if you have a status with the frequent flyer program of one of the 16 specific airlines and you live in the UK, Canada or one of the European countries listed, you can also get a status match with Flying Blue via Status Match.
The announcement of this status match offer was made by Ben Lipsey, SVP Customer Loyalty | President of Flying Blue, at The Travel Summit event in Toronto.
In concrete terms, you could get a Flying Blue status for 12 months by submitting an eligible application and paying the required application fee.
For example, you could be awarded Flying Blue Gold status if you are an Aeroplan 50K member residing in one of the countries mentioned (including Canada and the UK). And if you’re an Aeroplan Elite 75K or Super Elite 100K member, you could earn Flying Blue Platinum status!
Here is the list of airlines and frequent flyer programs for this status match offer:
In addition to being a member of one of the above-mentioned loyalty programs and holding a status, you must also be a resident of one of the eligible countries.
Here is the list of eligible countries and the fees required according to the Flying Blue status and place of residence:
Here is a list of the main conditions for getting a Flying Blue Status Match
Flying Blue is thus further expanding its presence in North America, particularly in Canada.
After adding itself as a transfer partner for the American Express Membership Rewards program, launching a Mastercard credit card in Canada, and regularly offering attractive flight rewards on Canada-Europe routes during its Promo Rewards program, Flying Blue is now tackling the elite members of Air Canada and WestJet in particular.
If you are a resident of one of the countries listed above and hold status with an eligible airline, this is an excellent opportunity for you to get a Flying Blue status for 12 months.
Of course, the associated cost will have to be recouped by the benefits you’ll receive during these 12 months, whether in the form of free extra baggage, access to SkyTeam lounges or SkyPriority priority lanes (which could prove interesting in this year of the Olympic Games in France).
Do your math!
Air France KLM offers loyal customers of other airlines the possibility of matching their status to an equivalent status in their Flying Blue program. This process, known as Status Match, provides Silver, Gold or Platinum status for a period of twelve months, once the application has been accepted and the required fees have been paid. To apply, visit https://flyingblue.statusmatch.com.
A Flying Blue account is required to qualify for the status equivalence offer. Non-members can register free of charge on FlyingBlue.com.
Status must be obtained from a company listed in the eligibility table. Official identification may be required to validate the application.
The offer is limited to certain residents with eligible status. Supporting documents may be required. Participating countries are listed online.
Silver, Gold or Platinum status is awarded according to the individual’s current status with another company. Details of the benefits of each status are available at https://www.flyingblue.us/en/programme/more-info/tier-benefits.
The status is valid for 12 months from the date of approval. To maintain it after this period, you must meet the Flying Blue qualification criteria, available on FlyingBlue.com.
Fees vary according to status and region, and are subject to change. See details of fees on the relevant site.
Flying Blue and StatusMatch.com may change or end this offer without notice.
The application requires proof of status, a fee, and an email address for communication. Additional information such as passport may be requested. The privacy policy is available online.
The result of the request is communicated within three working days, and the status is updated within five working days of approval.
No. Requests for equivalence must be based on the status held at the time of the request. Status updates after approval are not possible.
If you have any questions about status equivalence, please contact support@statusmatch.com.
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