Flying Blue match status is about to expire, if you have a Miles&More card you need to take advantage of it
The status match campaign launched by Flying Blue to Miles&More status holders is coming to an end, the loyalty program [...]
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The status match campaign launched by Flying Blue to Miles&More status holders is coming to an end, Air France KLM's loyalty program has Launched status match to attract Italian frequent travelers with a card in the Lufthansa Group's competing program.
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Today all residents of Italy can enjoy this campaign of equalizing the level, for a fee, and Guarantee themselves even for 3 years, status in the Franco-Dutch program, but also in all Skyteam companies.
Flying Blue status match campaign.
No expiration date has been published and as we have already seen in similar initiatives top statuses could be over in a very short time, so my advice is to request it immediately especially if you are aiming for Platinum or Gold.
In order to apply for a status match, you must:
- Have an active Flying Blue account (you can create one for free at flyingblue.com)
- Be a resident of one of the eligible countries (with locally issued ID)
- Possessing an active elite status With an airline on the list of accepted programs
- Provide proof of your status current (such as a photo of the elite card or a screenshot of the account)
- Pay the MS fee, which varies by level and region
What level you have and what level you can get in this Status Match
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The campaign attacks residents in: Germany, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, Italy and hold a Miles&More status, parity is offered based on the level held
Flying Blue Tier |
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Miles&More |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
ULTIMATE |
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Frequent Traveller 89€ |
Senator 199€ |
HON Circle Senator 349€ |
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As mentioned it is not a free offer, however, it is also not required to have to flyAnd or have a flight booked, basically you pay and in less than 4 days if you will see your request granted you will receive level parity.
If you have Senator or Executive status you will be able to decide whether to apply for the Gold card or the Platinum card, but attention that saving €150 today could cost dearly in later years.
Why it makes sense to pay and who should take advantage of the Flying Blue match status
Of course the idea of paying for status might turn your nose up at it, but it is a special opportunity. ITA has left Skyteam, AZ flights, except in special cases, they can only be credited in the Star Alliance world so if you want to keep the card in a Skyteam carrier this is a huge opportunity, of course it costs money, but it pays for itself through the benefits.
Lounge entry, priority boarding, free baggage, and most importantly the ability to have Gold or Platinum status without having to fly, Today to reach these levels requires no less than about 20 long-haul flights, thus a significantly higher cost than requested. Being able to start directly from the maximum level will then allow you to have the facilitated renewal, which is no small thing, taking advantage of the program rules.
How to take advantage of the Flying Blue soft landing
One of the best features of the Flying Blue loyalty program is the soft landing, i.e., if one year you fail to renew your status, the next year you do not start from scratch, but only go down one step. This means that those who, thanks to this opportunity, apply for the Platinum card will keep it for 12 months, then even without making a single flight will be Gold until the summer of 2027 and Silver for most of 2028.
Of course with Gold and Platinum you have many more benefits, but Silver is no joke either since it gives away checked baggage, seat selection, business class counters at check-in And a better area at embarkation. Translated a significant savings also considering that in Flying Blue the benefits of status extend to all members of the reservation and not just the holder.
In conclusion
Volare members are currently excluded, but it is very interesting because of the duration of status and the fact that it does not distinguish, in any way, the type of membership. Therefore, it will also be possible to sign up for this opportunity for all those who have just joined the Lufthansa MS. Of course it is not free, but with two flights in 1 a year you go into the black.
