British Airways is making it easier for passengers in the United States to fly in style with a new limited-time status match offer!
The airline is offering free status matching to participants in eight different airline reward programs.
Eligible customers who apply by May 7 will receive either British Airways’ Silver or Gold status for six months with the ability to extend that to a full year with the purchase of two qualifying flights.
The eligible airlines include Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air France/KLM, Scandinavian Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic.
How the status match offer works is, Travelers who hold gold status with Delta, for example, can receive British Airways Silver status, while Delta Platinum members can receive British Airways Gold status.
American Airlines customers already receive benefits when flying with British Airways since the airlines are both members of the Oneworld Alliance.
Beyond the six month period, travelers can extend the status match when they book two qualifying flights or one roundtrip flight. To qualify, the flight must be a business or first class ticket originating in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico, marketed by British Airways, and operated by British Airways, American Airlines, Aer Lingus, Iberia, or Finnair.
To request status matching, customers must apply online and upload proof of their existing airline status. Customers will then be notified if they are eligible via email within about five business days.