Royal Jordanian Brings Back Royal Club Elite Status Match

It’s again possible to match to Royal Jordanian Airlines Royal Club elite status, assuming you have elite status with an airline in Europe or the Middle East and live in an eligible country. This status match ended last month, but the airline just brought it back.

Of particular interest, you can match to Royal Jordanian Royal Club Gold Sparrow status, which provides Oneworld Sapphire status from various airline loyalty programs. This is enough to get you into business-class airport lounges worldwide. However, hotel elites can only match to the lower-level Silver Jay tier.

Unfortunately, not everyone is eligible for this status match, as it doesn’t include residents of any North American countries. Specifically, only residents of select European and Middle Eastern countries are eligible for the match.

Here’s everything you need to know about Royal Jordanian’s status match.

Matching Your Elite Status

If you qualify, you must apply for a Royal Jordanian status match. When matching, you need to be a resident of any of these countries, provable with identification such as a passport or driver’s license:

As you’ll notice, the U.S. is not on this list, so this offer will only apply to those with residency in select European or Middle Eastern countries.

Matching From Eligible Airlines

If you match the lowest tier status on your airline, you’ll receive Royal Club Silver Jay status, which includes Oneworld Ruby and some negligible benefits. If you have mid- or upper-tier status on the matching airline, you’ll receive Royal Club Gold Sparrow status, which is the real value in this promotion.

Silver Jay requires $49 to match, and Gold Sparrow requires $149. Considering the benefits, it’s well worth the cost if you’re eligible.

You can match from any of these airlines:

Matching From Eligible Hotel Programs

The Royal Club status match has expanded to include hotel programs, though none provide a path to Gold Sparrow status — only to the lower Silver Jay status. There’s a $49 fee for this status match.

You can presently match to Silver Jay from the following programs and status tiers:

• Accor Live Limitless: Silver and above
• GHA Discovery: Gold and above
• Hilton Honors: Silver and above
• IHG One Rewards: Silver Elite and above
• Langham Brilliant: Topaz and above
• Marriott Bonvoy: Silver Elite and above
• Melia Rewards: Silver and above
• Preferred Hotels iPrefer: Silver and above
• Radisson Rewards: Premium and VIP
• Shangri-La Golden Circle: Gold and above
• World of Hyatt: Discoverist and above
• Wyndham Rewards: Gold and above

Royal Club Gold Sparrow Status

Gold Sparrow is the mid-tier level in Royal Jordanian’s program. It requires:

• 40,000 miles or 30 segments flown (when earning for the first time)
• 30,000 miles or 26 segments flown (when renewing)

This status includes Oneworld Sapphire status, which means you can access the business class level lounges on all Oneworld partners, and also have access to priority check-in and baggage handling. If you’re flying American Airlines, this includes access to the Flagship Lounge, generally reserved for business class customers.

Final Thoughts

If you meet the requirements, matching to Royal Jordanian Royal Club status and getting Gold Sparrow status can be incredibly appealing. Having lounge access alone is a huge benefit, though remember that you must be a resident of select European or Middle Eastern countries and have eligible airline or hotel elite status to receive a status match successfully.

Plus, you have to pay a processing fee of $49 or $149, depending on which tier you’re matching your status to.