Vietnam Airlines Launches New Status Match Program: A Gateway to SkyTeam Privileges

Vietnam Airlines, the country's national flag carrier, has established itself as a leading Southeast Asian airline. As a proud member of the SkyTeam alliance, Vietnam Airlines offers air transportation services on nearly 100 domestic and international routes.

Being part of the SkyTeam alliance means that Vietnam Airlines’ frequent flyers can enjoy seamless travel experiences with other member airlines, benefiting from shared services such as priority check-in, lounge access, and more. Now, with the launch of its Status Match program, Vietnam Airlines is extending an invitation to elite travelers from other airlines to experience these advantages firsthand.

About Vietnam Airlines

What is the Vietnam Airlines Status Match Program?

The Status Match program is designed for frequent flyers who hold elite status with other airlines. You can enjoy equivalent privileges on Vietnam Airlines flights and SkyTeam Alliance partners by matching your current elite status with Vietnam Airlines. These perks include priority check-in, additional baggage allowance, access to airport lounges, and more, making your travel experience more comfortable and seamless.

You can match out of the three Elite statuses below for the Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles Frequent Flyer program.

• LotuSMiles Titanium - Equivalent to SkyTeam Elite

• LotuSMiles Gold - Equivalent to SkyTeam Elite

• LotuSMiles Platinum - Equivalent to SkyTeam Elite Plus
  

If you hold eligible top-tier status with an airline that has tier-mapping into Lotusmiles Platinum status, during the application process, you will be asked if you would like to be matched to Lotusmiles Gold or Platinum.

Eligibility Criteria for Status Match

The status match offer is available in Asian countries, including Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong (China), Japan, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan (China), and Thailand.

In addition, members who reside in the following countries around the world can gain access to this exciting offer:

Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Norway, Russia, Saudia Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and USA.

Loyalty Tier Mapping & Fees

Approved members will receive Titanium, Gold, or Platinum based on their current airline's equivalent elite status level. See the chart below to see what tier you will receive upon approval.

If you are a Krisflyer Gold, you can match to either Gold or Platinum LotuSMiles status.

Full Matrix here: https://vietnamairlines.statusmatch.com/faq/#matrix

Unlike many Status Match Promotions and offers, this program from Vietnam Airlines is not free of cost. You must pay specific matching fees depending on which status you want to match based on your Eligibility Criteria.

How to Apply for Status Match

Loyalty Status Co, the organization behind statusmatch.com, has made the application process convenient and straightforward.

To apply for the Vietnam Airlines status match program, you must create a Lotusmiles account if you don't have one already.

Then, you can visit the status match program page using the button below and complete the application form.

You must provide details of your current elite status with another airline, program name, frequent flyer number, and proof of your elite status as a screenshot of the membership page.

Lotusmiles Tier Benefit Comparisons

Along with the above benefits on Vietnam Airlines, being a SkyTeam member, you can enjoy SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus benefits.

SkyTeam Elite Benefits:

• Priority reservation waitlist (when fares permit)

• Preferred seating

• Priority check-in counters

• Priority boarding or at leisure

• Extra baggage allowance

SkyTeam Elite Plus Benefits(On top of Elite):

• Guaranteed full-fare Y-class reservation on sold-out long-haul flights at least 24 hours prior to departure.

• Access to airport lounges worldwide, whatever the class of travel, for members in possession of a boarding pass, accompanied by a guest.

• Priority baggage handling on arrival, whatever the class of travel

• Extra baggage allowance

Conclusion

USD 299 is not the cheapest offer to Status Match if you do not fly Vietnam Airlines frequently. But Status Matching to LotuSMiles Platinum gives you SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits, including access to SkyTeam Airlines' business lounges.

Along with Lounge Access, Elite Plus members also get additional 100% miles when flying with SkyTeam airlines(except Garuda Indonesia).

If you travel with family on SkyTeam routes, you get an additional Baggage Allowance of up to 2 bags, which can be expensive if paid in cash.

Depending on your upcoming travel in the next 12 months, you can extract different values from this status match program.

Official News Link: https://enews.vietnamairlines.com/2024/08/vietnam-airlines-launches-its-status-match-program/