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British Airways Launches Free Status Match Promotion [U.S. and Canada Residents Only]

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British Airways, the UK’s flagship carrier, is currently offering a unique chance to earn almost top-tier status in their program through a limited-time status match offer.

It’s important to note that British Airways rarely offers status match opportunities. Therefore, it presents a valuable opportunity for individuals looking to advance in the program or gain additional perks when flying with Oneworld airlines, such as access to Admirals Clubs and Flagship lounges.

Here are the promotion details of this generous limited-time status match promotion.

British Airways Status Match Details

For starters, BA’s status match offer is only valid for U.S. and Canadian-based travelers. You may be required to provide evidence of your residency upon applying.

Beyond that, this is a free status match opportunity, and depending on your status with a U.S. or Canadian airline frequent flyer program, British Airways will match you to Silver or Gold elite status with their Executive Club program.

In order to be eligible for the status match, you must have a valid U.S. or Canadian address, prove that you have elite status with 1 of the 7 participating airlines (more on that below), and submit a status match application by the deadline on Tuesday, May 7.

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A screenshot proving your elite status with one of the qualified airline programs must be attached, and your full name must match what’s in your British Airways Executive Club account.

You will receive notification within 5 days of submitting your application on its approval or rejection. In the event that your application is accepted, your British Airways Executive Club account will be updated to reflect the new status, which will be in effect for the following 6 months.

If you want to extend your newly-minted elite status with British Airways past the first 6 months granted, you can do so by taking 2 one-way (or 1 round-trip) British Airways coded transatlantic flights in business or first class in order to elongate your elite status level.

Only qualifying flights flown by British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia, or Finnair and originate in the United States, Canada, or Mexico are eligible.

If approved, you’ll have Oneworld elite status and have access to numerous business and first class lounges while traveling the same day on a Oneworld airline, including Admirals Clubs and Flagship lounges.

Bottom Line:

There’s no other way to put it, this is a very enticing offer. Status matches with British Airways are incredibly rare, especially when they are offered for free. If you have status with any of the eligible airlines, it is definitely an opportunity worth seizing quickly.

Which Airlines Are Eligible?

Here is a look at the 7 eligible airlines and the status level you’ll need in that program to match British Airways Executive Club Silver and Gold elite status.

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BA Silver

BA Gold

Delta

Gold

Platinum

Air Canada

Elite 50K

75K and Super Elite

Lufthansa

Senator

Hon Circle

United

Premier Gold

Premier Platinum, Premier 1k

Air France/KLM

Gold

Platinum

Scandinavian Airlines

Gold

Diamond, Pandion 

Virgin Atlantic

Silver

Gold

Final Thoughts

If you’ve been approved for Silver or Gold elite status with BA, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy Oneworld elite benefits. This includes access to lounges when flying a Oneworld airline, even on domestic flights, on the same day of travel. You’ll also receive premium check-in and extra baggage benefits.

This status match offer is highly sought after, so we recommend taking advantage of it sooner rather than later. Given its popularity, it’s likely that the offer may be pulled before the May 7 deadline.

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