Receive Admirals Club lounge access with generous new British Airways status match for US travelers
British Airways is offering a generous limited-time status match offer for U.S.-based members of its loyalty program, British Airways Executive Club.
As of Tuesday morning, elite members of eight airline programs can obtain reciprocal status with the equivalent British Airways Executive Club status at no extra cost, the airline confirmed to TPG.
Specifically, U.S.-based members holding the following status levels will be able to match to British Airways' Executive Club Silver status:
- Delta SkyMiles Gold Medallion
- Air Canada Aeroplan 50K
- Lufthansa Miles&More Senator
- United MileagePlus Premier Gold
- Air France-KLM Flying Blue Gold
- Scandinavian Airlines EuroBonus Gold
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver
Additionally, U.S.-based members holding the following status levels will be able to match to British Airways' top-tier Executive Club Gold status:
- Delta SkyMiles Platinum Medallion
- Air Canada Aeroplan 75K and Super Elite
- Lufthansa Miles & More Hon Circle
- United MileagePlus Premier Platinum and Premier 1K
- Air France-KLM Flying Blue Platinum
- Scandinavian Airlines EuroBonus Diamond and Pandion
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold
Note that this offer is only valid for new and existing British Airways Executive Club members who hold membership in one of the programs above with corresponding status. To participate in this status match, customers must apply online and provide valid proof of eligible frequent flyer status.
Once approved, applicants will be upgraded to the matched tier for six months. You can extend this period for up to a year by booking two eligible flights or one return flight, per the terms and conditions outlined here.
Eligible flights include BA-marketed business- or first-class flights originating in North America, Canada or Mexico and landing in Europe, Norway or Switzerland; they must be operated by British Airways, American Airlines, Aer Lingus, Iberia or Finnair.
This offer is available through May 7.
British Airways Silver status includes the following benefits when flying with British Airways or partner airlines such as American Airlines and Alaska Airlines:
- Priority check-in and boarding
- Status freeze for maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Free seat selection at the time of booking
- 50% bonus Avios when flying with British Airways, Iberia, American Airlines and Japan Airlines
- Additional baggage allowance (two 70-pound bags in economy)
- Business-class lounge access when flying British Airways and partner airlines (with one guest), including Admirals Club lounge access when flying domestically with American Airlines or Alaska Airlines — a key benefit over American Airlines AAdvantage status
Gold status includes all of the Silver benefits, plus:
- 100% bonus Avios when flying with British Airways, Iberia, American Airlines and Japan Airlines
- An additional free checked bag in any class and a weight allowance of 70 pounds per bag (applicable to everyone on your booking)
- First-class check-in desk and lounge access when flying British Airways and Oneworld airlines (lounge access includes one guest)
- Use of British Airways arrivals lounges after a long-haul flight (no guests)
- Additional reward availability in economy
Bottom line
This generous offer from British Airways is worth considering, especially if you ever fly American Airlines. You will receive lounge access and other priority perks when flying domestically or internationally. While other status matches only apply for three months, this offer lasts six months; an extension is available with one return trip to Europe in business or first class.
If you wish to match your existing status to British Airways, you can apply here before May 7.
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