Marriage over, Flying Blue (re)launches status match for VOLARE (and Miles&More) users

Not even time to complete the move after the divorce that Flying Blue is immediately activating, or should we say reactivating, a Status Match campaign for Italian users holding a Volare or Miles&More card.

The status match campaign launched by Flying Blue expands to Volare, that is, ITA Airways' frequent flyer program. As is well known, the Italian airline exited Skyteam and For the past four days, he has permanently severed ties with Air France KLM

If you are a holder, of a valid Volare card. you can have the status for at least 12 months in Flying Blue. Of course, the option also remains open to Miles&More card holders.

As of now, 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.

I can only say that it will be very short-lived, 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

The campaign attacks residents in: Germany, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, Italy and possess a Flying status, but also other cards such as Miles&More, parity is offered based on the level possessed

	Flying Blue Tier
Flying	SILVER	GOLD	PLATINUM	ULTIMATE
	Plus 89€	Premium 199€	Executive 349€	ND

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

It doesn't matter if you got the card because you are an American Express cardholder or if you have enjoyed the endless office renewals from Covid to the present, you have a chance to get a Skyteam card until fall 2026 Of course it is not free, but with two flights in 1 a year you are already in the black.

• Flying Blue
• Status Match
• Flying