British Airways is providing a beneficiant limited-time standing match supply for U.S.-based members of its loyalty program, British Airways Govt Membership.
As of Tuesday morning, elite members of eight airline packages can get hold of reciprocal standing with the equal British Airways Govt Membership standing at no additional price, the airline confirmed to TPG.
Particularly, U.S.-based members holding the next standing ranges will have the ability to match to British Airways’ Govt Membership Silver standing:
- Delta SkyMiles Gold Medallion
- Air Canada Aeroplan 50K
- Lufthansa Miles&Extra Senator
- United MileagePlus Premier Gold
- Air France-KLM Flying Blue Gold
- Scandinavian Airways EuroBonus Gold
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Membership Silver
Moreover, U.S.-based members holding the next standing ranges will have the ability to match to British Airways’ top-tier Govt Membership Gold standing:
- Delta SkyMiles Platinum Medallion
- Air Canada Aeroplan 75K and Tremendous Elite
- Lufthansa Miles & Extra Hon Circle
- United MileagePlus Premier Platinum and Premier 1K
- Air France-KLM Flying Blue Platinum
- Scandinavian Airways EuroBonus Diamond and Pandion
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Membership Gold
Be aware that this supply is simply legitimate for brand new and present British Airways Govt Membership members who maintain membership in one of many packages above with corresponding standing. To take part on this standing match, prospects should apply on-line and supply legitimate proof of eligible frequent flyer standing.
As soon as authorized, candidates shall be upgraded to the matched tier for six months. You possibly can prolong this era for as much as a 12 months by reserving two eligible flights or one return flight, per the phrases and circumstances outlined right here.
Eligible flights embrace BA-marketed business- or first-class flights originating in North America, Canada or Mexico and touchdown in Europe, Norway or Switzerland; they should be operated by British Airways, American Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia or Finnair.
This supply is offered by way of Might 7.
BA Silver and Gold standing supply numerous perks. A few of these embrace business-class Admirals Membership lounge entry when flying British Airways and associate airways (with one visitor), free seat choice on the time of reserving and two free checked luggage.
British Airways Silver standing contains the next advantages when flying with British Airways or associate airways comparable to American Airways and Alaska Airways:
- Precedence check-in and boarding
- Standing freeze for maternity/paternity/adoption depart
- Free seat choice on the time of reserving
- 50% bonus Avios when flying with British Airways, Iberia, American Airways and Japan Airways
- Further baggage allowance (two 70-pound luggage in financial system)
- Enterprise-class lounge entry when flying British Airways and associate airways (with one visitor), together with Admirals Membership lounge entry when flying domestically with American Airways or Alaska Airways — a key profit over American Airways AAdvantage standing
Gold standing contains all the Silver advantages, plus:
- 100% bonus Avios when flying with British Airways, Iberia, American Airways and Japan Airways
- An extra free checked bag in any class and a weight allowance of 70 kilos per bag (relevant to everybody in your reserving)
- First-class check-in desk and lounge entry when flying British Airways and Oneworld airways (lounge entry contains one visitor)
- Use of British Airways arrivals lounges after a long-haul flight (no company)
- Further reward availability in financial system
Backside line
This beneficiant supply from British Airways is value contemplating, particularly in the event you ever fly American Airways. You’ll obtain lounge entry and different precedence perks when flying domestically or internationally. Whereas different standing matches solely apply for 3 months, this supply lasts six months; an extension is offered with one return journey to Europe in enterprise or top notch.
Should you want to match your present standing to British Airways, you may apply right here earlier than Might 7.
