5 reasons why, if you haven't already, you need to apply for Miles&More match status NOW
Day after day comes more and more happy comments from Volare users who took advantage of the status match launched [...]
Day by day more and more happy comments come in from Volare users who hyear took advantage of the status match launched by Miles&More. Obviously I am among these users, since I received my Senator status, before today I had never accumulated even one point in Miles&More and I have already been able to appreciate the attention when traveling with this card.
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At the same time I also receive lots of questions from members of our community in doubt whether or not to apply, so here I try to summarize in 5 points why I recommend doing it. You have until early June to apply for it, and it's an opportunity that could be important if you think you might not be able to renew your status this year.
For the lazy ones, that is, those who do not feel like reading I recommend alternatively listening to our live broadcast from last month, during which I answered doubts and questions from nearly 200 audience members.
Many more status matches are coming up
At the moment ITA's exit from Skyteam has officially happened, but Collaborations with old partners still remain active. With the passage of time it is clear that there will be a hunt for FF Volare's, but also for Miles&More's and the reason is simple Skyteam and oneWorld companies will be very interested in "stealing" customers at this "in between" stage by enticing them precisely with welcome offers and easy promotions within the various frequent flyer programs.
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Here, then being able to sport a Senator card instead of a Premium Volare , or an FTL instead of a Plus will open up many interesting scenarios. Given the timeframe for approval, doing it today, it pays off because if then the opportunities will be "limited" you could be left holding the bag.
Ability to choose and accumulate more points
At this stage of Miles&More and Volare are like two roommates, but the advantage for the passenger is to be able to fly with ITA and accumulate on M&M and vice versa to fly with the LH group and accumulate with ITA. Not only do you get more points, but you also have the opportunity to renew your status, if you choose, on either platform.
Taking advantage of M&M promotions
Even if you don't have Star Alliance flights scheduled, obtaining Miles&More status gives you access to all the promotions and/discounts dedicated to elite members of the German program. Special multipliers for hotel reservations, discounts on rentals and more, all while remembering that status match launched has no cost, no strings attached, and no downside.
LH's lounges around the world are many
If you are planning to fly with ITA to Los Angeles, Bangkok or Tokyo this summer. Having the Miles&More card will open doors to lounges otherwise precluded to those flying AZ. Certainly in LA the Virgin's Clubhouse is beautiful, but the Star Alliance Lounge is not to be outdone. In Bangkok I could get in, thanks to the M&M card in the Thai lounge is a very interesting upgrade as with those in Istanbul, Washington or Buenos Aires.
Level one assistance (you are not the last in line)
I left this point for last because it is the most important one, but it is often what is considered marginal. Having the status allows you to queue less when you call the call center, you have priority when there are problems at the airport, and the certainty of not being among the first ones kicked out because of overbooking.
In conclusion
You don't have to tergiversate, because you might regret it bitterly, listen to the bum and if you are eligible apply for match status today, you just have to go into your member area and enter your Miles&More card number and that's it.
