Flying Blue: Get a Status Match with Aeroplan and Other Airline Programs

Flying Blue Status Match – Summary

If you hold elite status with the loyalty program of one of 23 eligible airlines and reside in Canada, you can also get your status matched with Flying Blue through Status Match.

Specifically, by submitting an eligible application and paying the required fees, you could obtain Flying Blue status for a period of 12 months.

For example, if you are an Aeroplan 50K member residing in Canada, you could obtain Flying Blue Gold status. And if you are an Aeroplan Elite 75K or Super Elite member, you could obtain Flying Blue Platinum status!

Flying Blue Status Match – Eligible Airlines

Here is the list of airlines and frequent flyer programs for this status match offer:

The WestJet Rewards program remains absent from the list of programs eligible for Flying Blue status match this year. Which is a shame, as it was there last year.

Flying Blue Status Match – How to Take Advantage

Frequent travellers interested in Flying Blue status match must follow a three-step process:

Following approval, Flying Blue status is activated without delay, granting immediate access to all benefits of the obtained level. Non-members can create their Flying Blue account for free on flyingblue.ca prior to their status match application.

If approved, the upgrade is valid for 12 months. To retain your status beyond this date, you must re-qualify by meeting the conditions of the Flying Blue program.

Given that this status match is only valid once in a lifetime, be sure to calculate if and when it is worth it for you.

Flying Blue Status Match – Status Benefits

Congratulations! Your status application has been approved! Here are your new benefits with Flying Blue:

Bottom Line

This is an excellent opportunity for you to obtain Flying Blue status for 12 months!

After becoming a transfer partner of the American Express Membership Rewards program, launching a Mastercard credit card in Canada, and frequently offering attractive Promo Reward flight deals on Canada-Europe routes, Flying Blue is now focusing on elite members of Air Canada.

Of course, the associated cost will need to be offset by the benefits you will receive during these 12 months, whether through free extra baggage, access to SkyTeam lounges, or even SkyPriority lanes.

Do your math!

Flying Blue Status Match – Frequently Asked Questions

Go further with Flying Blue

To maximize your Flying Blue Miles earning, check our complete Flying Blue program guide and our best credit cards to earn Flying Blue Miles in Canada ranking. And if a Miles purchase promotion is running, take advantage via our Flying Blue Miles purchase guide with Air France.