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Vietnam Airlines is the flag carrier of Vietnam. It was founded in 1956 and is a member of SkyTeam. The airline is currently offering a paid status match for elite members of 46 loyalty programs. If you match to the top tier, Lotusmiles Platinum, you’ll get SkyTeam Elite Plus status (which offers some pretty sweet perks like lounge access).
Vietnam Airlines’ Lotusmiles has partnered with Statusmatch.com to offer this paid opportunity. Here are the costs:
- Lotusmiles Titanium status (SkyTeam Elite) for $59 to $99. This maps to American AAdvantage Gold, United Premier Silver, and a bunch of other lower-tier statuses.
- Lotusmiles Gold status (SkyTeam Elite) for $159. This maps to American AAdvantage Platinum, United Premier Gold, and a bunch of other mid-tier statuses.
- Lotusmiles Platinum status (SkyTeam Elite Plus) for $299. This maps to American AAdvantage Platinum Pro, Executive Platinum, and ConciergeKey, United Premier Platinum, 1K®, and Global Services, as well as a bunch of other upper-tier statuses.
SkyTeam Elite Plus status is the most valuable offer here. It offers access to SkyTeam member lounges, priority boarding and baggage, as well as some other benefits that vary slightly depending on the carrier.
The application can be completed here. The status match should only take a few minutes to complete and you can track your status on the site. There is no published end date for this offer. This promotion is only valid for people living in the following countries: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and USA.
Anthony’s Take: If you’re looking for a way to get SkyTeam status and will be able to take advantage of the benefits that this offers over the next year than it makes sense to get matched. This offer can be pulled at any time, so act now if you’re interested.
(Image Credits: Vietnam Airlines.)
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Very good deal from Vietnam Airlines. I just got myself matched from KrisFlyer Gold to their Platinum. Got upgraded quickly in just 1 day!