
Vietnam Airlines SkyTeam Status Match Promotion
Vietnam Airlines has launched a paid status match promotion for SkyTeam elite status. You can now match to Lotusmiles if you have elite status with any of almost 50 participating airlines and even the opportunity to status match from seven hotel loyalty programs.
Based on the status that you have with one of those airlines, you will automatically receive Titanium, Gold, or up to Platinum status for a year, while hotels can only status match up to Gold status. Plus you have the chance to keep it longer by re-qualifying based on Vietnam Airlines’ specific program requirements.
Who is Eligible to Match?
Practically anyone holding status from any airline that you could think of is eligible, excluding some countries and all other SkyTeam airlines like Delta and Air France, in addition to budget airlines.
| Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles Tier | |||||
| AIRLINE | TITANIUM | GOLD | PLATINUM | ||
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ANA Mileage Club |
Bronze | Platinum | Diamond Platinum** Super Flyers |
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Aer Lingus AerClub |
Silver | Platinum | Concierge | ||
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Air Canada Aeroplan |
25K | Elite 35K Elite 50K |
Elite 35K** Elite 50K** Elite 75K Super Elite 100K |
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Air China PhoenixMiles |
Silver | Gold | Gold** Platinum |
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Air India Flying Returns |
Silver | Gold | Gold** Platinum |
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Air New Zealand AirPoints |
Silver | Gold | Elite Gold** |
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Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan |
MVP | MVP Gold | MVP 100K MVP 75K |
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American Airlines AAdvantage |
Gold | Platinum | Concierge Key Executive Platinum Platinum Pro |
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Asiana Airlines Asiana Club |
Gold | Diamond | Diamond** Diamond Plus Platinum |
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Avianca LifeMiles |
Silver | Gold | Diamond Gold** |
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British Airways Club |
Bronze | Silver | Gold Gold Guest List Premier |
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Brussels Airlines Miles & More |
Frequent Traveller | Senator | HON Circle Senator** |
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Cathay Pacific Cathay |
Silver | Gold | Diamond Diamond Plus Invitation |
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China Southern Sky Pearl Club |
Silver | Gold | Platinum | ||
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Copa Airlines ConnectMiles |
Silver | Gold | Gold** Platinum Presidential Platinum |
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Croatia Airlines Miles & More |
Frequent Traveller | Senator | HON Circle Senator** |
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EVA Air Infinity MileageLands |
Silver | Gold | Diamond Gold** |
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Egyptair Plus |
Silver | Gold | Elite Gold** Platinum |
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El Al Matmid |
Silver | Gold | Platinum Top Platinum |
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Emirates Skywards |
Silver | Gold | IO Platinum |
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Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles |
Silver | Gold | Gold** Platinum |
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Etihad Guest |
Silver | Gold | Platinum | ||
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Finnair Plus |
Silver | Gold | Platinum Platinum Lumo |
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Iberia Plus |
Plata | Oro | Infinita Infinita Prime Platino |
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Icelandair Saga Club |
Silver | Gold | |||
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Japan Airlines Mileage Bank |
Crystal | Global Club / Global Club Crystal Global Club Sapphire |
Global Club Diamond Global Club Premier |
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LOT Polish Airlines Miles & More |
Frequent Traveller | Senator | HON Circle Senator** |
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Lufthansa Miles & More |
Frequent Traveller | Senator | HON Circle Senator** |
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Malaysia Airlines Enrich |
Silver | Gold | Platinum | ||
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Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Miles |
Elite | Premier Elite | Million Miler | ||
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Qantas Frequent Flyer |
Silver | Gold | Chairmans Lounge Platinum Platinum One |
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Qatar Airways Privilege Club |
Silver | Gold | Platinum | ||
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Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer |
Silver | Gold | Ambassador Platinum |
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Royal Brunei Royal Skies |
Silver | Gold | |||
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Royal Jordanian Royal Club |
Silver JAY | Gold SPARROW | Platinum HAWK | ||
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SWISS Miles & More |
Frequent Traveller | Senator | HON Circle Senator** |
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Shenzen Airlines PhoenixMiles |
Silver | Gold | Gold** Platinum |
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Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer |
Silver | Gold | Gold** PPS PPS Solitare |
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South African Airways SAA Voyager |
Silver | Gold | Gold** Platinum |
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Southwest Rapid Rewards |
A-List | A-List Preferred | Companion Pass | ||
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Sri Lankan Airlines FlySmiLes |
Classic | Gold | Platinum | ||
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TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go |
Silver | Gold | Gold** Navigator |
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Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus |
Silver | Gold | Gold** Platinum |
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Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles |
Classic Plus | Elite | Elite** Elite Plus |
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United Airlines MileagePlus |
Premier Silver | Premier Gold | Global Services Premier 1K Premier Gold** Premier Platinum |
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Virgin Australia Velocity |
Silver | Gold | Beyond Platinum |
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WestJet Westjet Rewards |
Silver | Gold | Platinum | ||
| Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles Tier | |||||
| HOTEL | TITANIUM | GOLD | PLATINUM | ||
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Accor ALL |
Gold Silver |
Diamond Platinum |
Not Available | ||
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Hilton Hilton Honors |
Gold Silver |
Diamond | Not Available | ||
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Hyatt World of Hyatt |
Discoverist Explorist |
Globalist | Not Available | ||
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IHG IHG One Rewards |
Gold Elite Silver Elite |
Diamond Elite Platinum Elite Royal Ambassador |
Not Available | ||
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Marriott Bonvoy |
Gold Elite Silver Elite |
Ambassador Elite Platinum Elite Titanium Elite |
Not Available | ||
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Radisson Hotel Group Radisson Rewards |
Premium VIP |
Not Available | |||
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Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Wyndham Rewards |
Gold Platinum |
Diamond | Not Available | ||
* Illustrative examples of loyalty program equivalencies. Terms, conditions and fees apply.
** Indicates tier may have option to choose which tier to match into.
*** Hotel matches available for limited time. Not available to residents of Vietnam.
How to Request Status Match
- Go to promotion page and input your information.
- Apply by submitting:
- A screenshot of your frequent flyer program or hotel loyalty program profile showing your full name and proof of status.
- You must have an existing Lotusmiles account in order to get a status match. Not a Lotusmiles member? (Join now, it’s free!).
- Pay the appropriate application fee of $99 (Gold), $159 (Titanium) or $299 (Platinum).
- Allow up to 3 days for processing and 5 days after approval.
- You’ll be notified by email and once approved, you’ll receive Lotusmiles status for 12 months.
Extend Your Matched Lotusmiles Status
Your status match is valid for 12 months, but you can extend your Lotusmiles status through the following calendar year by accumulating enough qualifying miles or segments within the 12 months. Here are the requirements:
- 15,000 qualifying miles or 18 qualifying segments to keep Platinum
- 30,000 qualifying miles or 27 segments to keep Gold
- 50,000 qualifying miles or 45 segments to keep Titanium
Lotusmiles Benefits
Here are the equivalent benefits that you receive as a SkyTeam elite member through holding Lotusmiles status:
SkyTeam Elite (Lotusmiles Gold and Titanium)
- Extra baggage allowance
- Priority check-in and bag drop
- Preferred seating
- Priority boarding
- Priority airport standby
- Priority waitlist
SkyTeam Elite Plus (Lotusmiles Platinum)
- All SkyTeam Elite benefits
- Lounge access
- SkyPriority recognition
- Priority transfer desk
- Priority baggage delivery
- Guaranteed reservations
- Priority security and immigration
