Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles: Status Match to SkyTeam Elite for $99, or SkyTeam Elite Plus for $299

Vietnam Airlines’ frequent flyer program is currently offering a paid status match for all tiers of the Lotusmiles program. Prices start at $99 for Titanium status, while a Platinum match costs $299.

Vietnam Airlines (Source)

To secure this status match, you’ll need to have a corresponding status level in another program. For example, British Airways Executive Club Silver can be matched to Titanium at Lotusmiles (SkyTeam Elite), while the Senator status at Miles&More is rewarded with Platinum (SkyTeam Elite Plus).

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$299 is a significant price for SkyTeam Elite Plus status, especially since we’ve seen cheaper or even free status matches recently. If you’re not in a hurry to get the status, it might be wise to wait for a better offer.

These are the eligible countries for the status match:

• Australia

• Austria

• Bahrain

• Cambodia

• China

• Czech Republic

• Denmark

• Finland

• France

• Germany

• Hong Kong

• India

• Indonesia

• Israel

• Italy

• Japan

• Korea

• Laos

• Malaysia

• Myanmar

• Norway

• Philippines

• Russia

• Saudi Arabia

• Singapore

• Spain

• Sweden

• Switzerland

• Taiwan

• Thailand

• United Kingdom

• USA

The process typically takes three business days for approval. Once approved, your Lotusmiles status will be updated in your account within about five business days and will remain active for twelve months. During this period, the regular re-qualification rules apply.

To initiate the status match, you will need to pay an application fee, which varies depending on the status you wish to apply for:

• $99 for Lotusmiles Titanium (SkyTeam Elite)

• $159 for Lotusmiles Gold (SkyTeam Elite)

• $299 for Lotusmiles Platinum (SkyTeam Elite Plus)

Instructions

Status match promotional website (Source: Vietnam Airlines)

1. Go to vietnamairlines.statusmatch.com and enter your name, email address, and Lotusmiles membership number. If you don’t have a Lotusmiles account, you’ll need to sign up for the program first.

2. If your data matches your account and your country of residency is eligible, you can select the status you want to match. There’s a drop-down menu to choose from. If your current status isn’t listed, Lotusmiles won’t match it.

3. The next step is to upload photographic proof of your current status. A photo of your physical card or a screenshot showing your name, number, and status will suffice.

4. The final step is the payment page. Lotusmiles will display the status you’ll achieve with the match and present you with the bill. You can pay using any common credit card.

Confirmed Matches

Here are some of the confirmed matches. You can find a comprehensive list of tiers eligible for the status match online:

• British Airways Executive Club:

  • Executive Club Bronze → Lotusmiles Titanium

  • Executive Club Silver → Lotusmiles Gold

  • Executive Club Gold → Lotusmiles Platinum

• Finnair Plus:

  • Finnair Plus Silver → Lotusmiles Titanium

  • Finnair Plus Gold → Lotusmiles Gold

  • Finnair Plus Platinum (Lumo) → Lotusmiles Platinum

• Miles&More:

  • Miles&More FTL → Lotusmiles Titanium

  • Miles&More Senator → Lotusmiles Platinum

• Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles:

  • Miles&Smiles Classic Plus → Lotusmiles Titanium

  • Miles&Smiles Elite → Lotusmiles Gold

  • Miles&Smiles Elite Plus → Lotusmiles Platinum

• United MileagePlus:

  • Premier Silver → Lotusmiles Titanium

  • Premier Gold → Lotusmiles Gold

  • Premier Platinum / 1K → Lotusmiles Platinum

Perks & Benefits

Once you’ve completed the status match process and joined the Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles family, these are the requirements to maintain your new status:

Vietnam Airlines loyalty tiers (Source: Vietnam Airlines)

• Lotusmiles Titanium: Requires 15,000 qualifying miles or 18 qualifying segments within 12 months. Benefits include priority check-in, extra baggage allowance, and more.

• Lotusmiles Gold: Requires 30,000 qualifying miles or 27 qualifying segments within 12 months. Benefits include lounge access, priority boarding, and more.

• Lotusmiles Platinum: Requires 50,000 qualifying miles or 45 qualifying segments within 12 months. Benefits include all the perks of Gold status plus additional privileges like complimentary upgrades and increased mileage bonuses.