SkyTeam Elite? Take advantage of Vietnam Airlines’ rare new status match to make your next trip a special experience
Vietnam Airlines has announced a status match offer. The company is a partner of Delta Air Lines and a member of SkyTeam. In addition, the company has a number of other partnerships that can provide elite recognition, so this should be quite interesting for many.
- With Vietnam Airlines status, you’ll receive priority check-in, boarding and security screening on Delta flights, as well as free checked baggage. If you’re flying economy class on an international trip, you may also receive lounge access.
- Their top status includes complimentary upgrades to Premium Economy (if available on the day of departure) as well as priority for operational upgrades to Business Class. Vietnam Airlines serves the San Francisco – Ho Chi Minh City route and can be a great starting point for travel to Southeast Asia.
- I’ve never seen Vietnam Airlines offer status matches, which is useful because if you’ve already gone through other SkyTeam airlines to find a match, this one is probably new and new to you.
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My SkyTeam status comes from Air France KLM (Gold), which means I can check free bags on an upcoming Delta flight in economy class with my family. That’s a real saving.
Vietnam Airlines limits its status matching to customers from certain countries – but the USA is included:
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan (China), Hong Kong (China) and Thailand. In addition, members living in the following countries around the world can access this exciting offer: Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the USA.
Once you achieve the status, your new status will remain valid for one year. Here are the benefits of Platinum. Unlike Marriott, Platinum is two levels above Titanium in the Lotusmiles program.
This is not a free match offer! The fee to match to the top tier is $299.
Once you receive the card, you will not receive a physical card, but when you fund the Lotusmiles account, the status will be reflected on your boarding pass. However, you can request a card via email ([email protected]) and a card will be sent to you “within 20 to 30 days, depending on your location.”
Here are the programs whose status is being compared:
Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles Tier | ||||
AIRLINE | TITANIUM | GOLD | PLATINUM | |
ANA
Miles Club |
BRONZE | PLATINUM | DIAMOND SUPER FLYERS |
|
Aer Lingus
AerClub |
SILVER | PLATINUM | PORTER | |
Air Canada
Airplane |
PRESIDENT 25K | 35K 50K |
ELITE75K SUPER ELITE 100K |
|
Air China
PhoenixMiles |
SILVER | GOLD | PLATINUM | |
Air India
Flying returns |
SILVER | GOLD | PLATINUM | |
Air New Zealand
AirPoints |
SILVER | GOLD | ELITE | |
Alaska Airlines
Mileage plan |
MVP | MVP-GOLD | MVP100,000 75K |
|
American Airlines
An advantage |
GOLD | PLATINUM | CONCIERGE KEY EXECUTIVE PLATINUM PLATINUM PRO |
|
Asiana Airlines
Asiana Club |
SILVER | GOLD | DIAMOND DIAMOND PLUS PLATINUM |
|
Avianca
Life Miles |
SILVER | GOLD | DIAMOND | |
British Airways
Executive Club |
BRONZE | SILVER | GOLD GOLDEN GUEST LIST PREMIER |
|
Brussels Airlines
Miles & More |
FREQUENT TRAVELER | SENATOR | HON CIRCLE | |
Cathay Pacific
Cathay |
SILVER | GOLD | DIAMOND DIAMOND PLUS INVITATION |
|
China, South
Sky Pearl Club |
SILVER | GOLD | PLATINUM | |
Copa Airlines
ConnectMiles |
SILVER | GOLD | PLATINUM PRESIDENTIAL PLATINUM |
|
Croatia Airlines
Miles & More |
FREQUENT TRAVELER | SENATOR | HON CIRCLE | |
EVA AIR – The best sides of EVA AIR
Infinity MileageLands |
SILVER | GOLD | DIAMOND | |
Egyptair
Plus |
SILVER | GOLD | ELITE PLATINUM |
|
El-Al
Matmid |
SILVER | GOLD | PLATINUM TOP PLATIN |
|
Emirate
Heavenwards |
SILVER | GOLD | IO PLATINUM |
|
Ethiopian Airlines
Subscribe |
SILVER | GOLD | PLATINUM | |
Etihad
Guest |
SILVER | GOLD | PLATINUM | |
Lufthansa
Plus |
SILVER | GOLD | PLATINUM PLATINUM LUMO |
|
Iberia
Plus |
SILVER | GOLD | INFINITY PLATINUM PRIME SINGULAR |
|
Icelandair
SagaClub |
SILVER | GOLD | ||
Japan Airlines
Mileage credit |
CRYSTAL | GLOBAL CLUB / GLOBAL CLUB CRYSTAL GLOBAL CLUB SAPPHIRE |
GLOBAL CLUB DIAMOND GLOBAL CLUB PREMIER |
|
LOT Polish Airlines
Miles & More |
FREQUENT TRAVELER | SENATOR | HON CIRCLE | |
Lufthansa
Miles & More |
FREQUENT TRAVELER | SENATOR | HON CIRCLE | |
Malaysia Airlines
Enrich |
SILVER | GOLD |
PLATINUM |
|
Philippine Airlines
Mabuhay Miles |
ELITE | PREMIER ELITE | MILLION MILER | |
Qantas
Frequent flyer |
SILVER | GOLD | CHAIRMAN’S LOUNGE PLATINUM PLATINUM ONE |
|
Qatar Airways
Privilege Club |
SILVER | GOLD | PLATINUM | |
Royal Air Maroc
Safari Flyer |
SILVER | GOLD | AMBASSADOR PLATINUM |
|
Royal Brunei
Royal Skies |
SILVER | GOLD | ||
Royal Jordanian
Royal Club |
SILVER JAY | GOLDEN SPARROW | PLATINUM HAWK | |
SWISS
Miles & More |
FREQUENT TRAVELER | SENATOR | HON CIRCLE | |
China Eastern Airlines
PhoenixMiles |
SILVER | GOLD | PLATINUM | |
Singapore Airlines
KrisFlyer |
SILVER | GOLD | PPS PPS SOLITARE |
|
South African Airways
SAA traveler |
SILVER | GOLD | PLATINUM | |
southwest
Fast rewards |
A-LIST | A-LIST PREFERRED | COMPANION PASS | |
Sri Lanka Airlines
FlySmiLes |
CLASSIC | GOLD | PLATINUM | |
TAP Portugal
Miles&Go |
SILVER | GOLD | NAVIGATOR | |
Thai Airways
Royal Orchid Plus |
SILVER | GOLD | PLATINUM | |
Turkish Airlines
Miles&Smiles |
CLASSIC PLUS | ELITE | ELITE PLUS | |
United Airlines
MilesPlus |
PREMIER SILVER | PREMIER GOLD | GLOBAL SERVICES PREMIERE 1K PREMIER PLATINUM |
|
Virgin Australia
speed |
SILVER | GOLD | PLATINUM |
A Southwest Airlines Companion Pass is equivalent to the top tier, which is odd since A-List Preferred is not. Even a Lufthansa Senator is not. The United, American and Alaska 75K tiers are equivalent to Vietnam Airlines’ Platinum tier. Of course, they are not equivalent to Delta’s elite tiers.