SAS EuroBonus Offers Paid Status Match to SkyTeam Elite Status

SAS EuroBonus is offering a paid status match for members of various frequent flyer programs, including Miles & More, British Airways Club, and Emirates Skywards. The offer allows participants to achieve EuroBonus Silver, Gold, or Diamond status, corresponding to SkyTeam Elite or SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits, without a flight challenge.

Key details

• Cost: 89 Euro (Silver), 199 Euro (Gold), 349 Euro (Diamond)

• Status validity: Remainder of current EuroBonus membership year plus 12 months

• Eligible residents: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other specified countries

• Excluded programs: SkyTeam airlines, Singapore Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Etihad Airways

• Processing time: Decision within three days, status visible in up to 10 working days

The cost for the status match is 89 Euro for Silver, 199 Euro for Gold, and 349 Euro for Diamond. Eligible applicants can be from any country except China, Brazil and Argentina. Status holders from SkyTeam airlines, Singapore Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, and Etihad Airways are not eligible. The process is handled via StatusMatch.com, and an immediate flight challenge is not required.

Matched Status Levels and Benefits

EuroBonus Silver status matches to SkyTeam Elite, while EuroBonus Gold and Diamond match to SkyTeam Elite Plus. The matched status is valid for the remainder of the current EuroBonus membership year plus an additional 12 months, resulting in a total validity period of approximately 12 to 24 months, depending on the individual membership year end date. Requalification for the matched status will require meeting regular earning requirements after the initial validity period.

Key benefits for EuroBonus Gold (SkyTeam Elite Plus) include lounge access, Fast Track security, priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling, along with additional baggage allowance. EuroBonus Diamond members receive all Gold benefits plus 75 percent more bonus points, 30 percent discount on regular points-paid flights, and no expiration of EuroBonus points. Applicants eligible for Diamond can opt for Gold to save 150 Euro, retaining the SkyTeam Elite Plus alliance benefits.

The status match also notably includes easyJet Plus membership as an eligible status for matching to EuroBonus Gold. However, the general terms state that the originating status must have been earned through flights, potentially excluding easyJet Plus members whose status was not flight-based.

Opinion

This paid status match from SAS EuroBonus is a reasonable way for frequent flyers to gain SkyTeam status, particularly SkyTeam Elite Plus via Gold or Diamond for up to 24 months.

The pricing seems fair given the benefits, especially with lounge access and priority perks. The flexibility to choose Gold over Diamond to save money while retaining Elite Plus benefits is a smart move for many.