The honest playbook for migrating status between programs, with a list of who accepts, who ignores, and the 3 mistakes that kill the request on the spot.
The honest playbook for migrating status between programs, with a list of who accepts, who ignores, and the 3 mistakes that kill the request on the spot.
Status match is a formal request for airline B to recognize your status with airline A. It works as a commercial courtesy to capture a loyal customer.
Required documentation: formal email, screenshot of your current status card with expiration date, recent boarding pass (last 60 days) showing your frequent flyer number.
Regularly accept: Aeromexico Club Premier, Air Canada Aeroplan, KLM Flying Blue, Etihad Guest, Alaska Mileage Plan, Qatar Privilege Club.
Do not accept: Emirates Skywards, Singapore KrisFlyer, ANA Mileage Club, British Airways Executive Club.
Lufthansa Miles & More runs periodic status match campaigns: flying 30 Lufthansa group segments in 6 months keeps the migrated Senator status. Next window expected early 2026.
The honest playbook for migrating status between programs, with a list of who accepts, who ignores, and the 3 mistakes that kill the request on the spot.
