- The equivalent status offer is intended for Executive Club members based in the United States.
- Those with the highest levels on eight major airlines can earn silver or gold on BA.
- The offer is aimed at airlines including Delta and United.
British Airways is introducing a status match offer – so frequent flyers from rival airlines like Delta or United can have access to its swanky lounges and other perks.
Top tier members of eight loyalty programs can earn free Gold or Silver status on BA’s Executive Club as part of this offer.
This gives access to BA lounges, free extra baggage, priority check-in, security and boarding and better upgrade chances.
It also unlocks the same benefits when you fly on more than a dozen other airlines that are part of the same Oneworld alliance as BA, including American, Alaska, Cathay Pacific, Quantas, Qatar and Fiji.
See below for the full list of airlines, the required status for each as well as a separate box with the five steps to register….
Gold status on British Airways allows access to the Chelsea Lounge at New York JFK Airport, managed by BA and American Airlines. It is a lounge for first class passengers and also with Gold status.
| Airline company | British Airways Silver Status | British Airways Gold Status |
|---|---|---|
| Delta | Gold | Platinum |
| Air Canada | 50k | 75K and Super Elite |
| Lufthansa | Senator | Hon Circle |
| United Airlines | First Gold | Premier Platinum, Premier 1k |
| Air France / KLM | Gold | Platinum |
| Scandinavian airlines | Gold | Diamond, Pandion |
| Virgin Atlantic | Money | Gold |
It is very rare for BA to achieve equivalent status, as obtaining gold involves spending tens of thousands of dollars on flights and offers enviable benefits.
See below for the full list of airlines, the required status for each as well as a separate box with the five steps to register….
BA will achieve equivalent status to three American and Canadian airline programs: Delta SkyMiles, United Mileage Plus and Air Canada Aeroplan.
Members of the loyalty programs of five European airlines can also get gold or silver: Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM, Luthansa and Scandinavia.
See the table below showing the eight airlines and the required status.
The offer is valid for new and existing BA Executive Club members who are members of any of the programs listed above with corresponding status.
Customers with first-tier status with all eight airlines can apply online.
They must provide valid proof of eligible frequent flyer status, and the application outcome will be shared via email.
Successful candidates will be upgraded to the relevant level for an initial period of six months.
Successful candidates will be upgraded to the relevant level for an initial period of six months.
This can be extended for up to a full year if they book two qualifying flights (or one return flight).
An eligible flight is a BA-marketed flight in business class or first class – operated by British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia, Aer Lingus or Finnair – from the United States, Canada or Mexico.
Full terms and conditions are here on the BA website.
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