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Royal Jordanian is offering a status match to travelers who live in Europe or the Middle East and hold status with a qualifying airline or hotel loyalty program. This unique opportunity lets travelers match up to Royal Jordanian Royal Club Gold Sparrow status, granting Oneworld Sapphire status for a more than reasonable fee.
The benefits of having non-U.S.-based Oneworld elite status can be huge when traveling on Oneworld airlines. Think lounge access — even when you're flying American Airlines in coach. So, if you're eligible, this offer is worth taking advantage of. Here are the details.
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Overview of the Royal Jordanian Royal Club Status Match Offer
Royal Jordanian's status match offer is available through StatusMatch.com. Sadly, the offer isn't available to everyone — which is unfortunate because the benefits are stellar.
Who can match to Royal Jordanian Royal Club?
The major kicker with this unique promotion is that it's limited to those who live in select European and Middle Eastern countries. You'll need to live in one of the following countries (and be able to show proof of residence) to apply:
| Austria | France | Lebanon | Sweden |
| Bahrain | Germany | Netherlands | Switzerland |
| Belgium | Iraq | Oman | Syria |
| Cyprus | Italy | Portugal | Turkey |
| Denmark | Jordan | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
| Egypt | Kuwait | Spain | United Kingdom (UK) |
With the geographical restrictions established, we'll narrow down the list of eligible travelers even further. (Don't worry; we'll get to the good news shortly.) Per the FAQ, you'll need to hold elite status in one of these airlines to successfully submit a status match application:
| Airline Program Name | Silver Jay | Gold Sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| Air Europa – SUMA | Silver | Gold or Platinum |
| Air France – Flying Blue | Silver | Gold, Platinum, or Ultimate |
| Austrian Airlines – Miles & More | Frequent Traveller | Hon Circle or Senator |
| Brussels Airlines – Miles & More | Frequent Traveller | Hon Circle or Senator |
| EgyptAir – Plus | Silver | Elite, Gold, or Platinum |
| Emirates – Skywards | Silver | Gold, IO, or Platinum |
| Etihad – Guest | Silver | Gold or Platinum |
| Gulf Air – Falcon Flyer | Silver | Black or Gold |
| KLM – Flying Blue | Silver | Gold, Platinum, or Ultimate |
| Kuwait Airways – Oasis Club | Silver | Gold or Platinum |
| LOT Polish – Miles & More | Frequent Traveller | Hon Circle or Senator |
| Lufthansa – Miles & More | Frequent Traveller | Hon Circle or Senator |
| Middle East Airlines – Cedar Miles | Silver | Gold, Platinum, or Presidents Club |
| Oman Air – Sindbad | Silver | Gold |
| Saudia – Alfursan | Silver | Gold |
| Scandinavian Airlines – EuroBonus | Silver | Diamond, Gold, or Pandion |
| SWISS – Miles & More | Frequent Traveller | Hon Circle or Senator |
| TAP Air Portugal – Miles & Go | Silver | Gold or Navigator |
| Turkish Airlines – Miles & Smiles | Classic Plus | Elite and Elite Plus |
| Virgin Atlantic – Flying Club | Silver | Gold |
If you don't hold airline elite status but have elite status with a hotel loyalty program, you can also match your status to Royal Club Silver Jay. Eligible programs include:
| Hotel Program Name | Silver Jay | Gold Sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| Accor – All | Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Silver | n/a |
| GHA – Discovery | Gold, Platinum, Titanium | n/a |
| Hilton – Honors | Diamond, Gold, Silver | n/a |
| Hyatt – World of Hyatt | Discoverist, Explorist, Globalist | n/a |
| IHG – One Rewards | Diamond Elite, Platinum Elite, Gold Elite, Silver Elite | n/a |
| Langham Hotels – Brilliant | Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz | n/a |
| Marriott – Bonvoy | Ambassador Elite, Titanium Elite, Platinum Elite, Gold Elite, Silver Elite | n/a |
| Meliá Hotels International– Meliá Rewards | Gold, Platinum, Silver | n/a |
| Preferred Hotel Group – I Prefer | Gold, Silver, Titanium | n/a |
| Radisson Hotel Group – Radisson Rewards | Premium, VIP | n/a |
| Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts – Golden Circle | Diamond, Gold, Jade | n/a |
| Wyndham Hotels and Resorts – Wyndham Rewards | Diamond, Gold, Platinum | n/a |
What benefits will I get by matching to Royal Club?
Holding the lowest status tier in an eligible airline will grant you Silver Jay status, which also scores you Oneworld Ruby status. This means access to priority check-in, priority on waitlists and when on standby, and more.
However, the most value comes from having a status at least one step above your airline's lowest tier. You can match to Gold Sparrow, which offers Oneworld Sapphire benefits.
Oneworld Sapphire is highly sought after because it grants lounge access across all Oneworld partners — even if you're not flying on Royal Jordanian. This includes access to American Airlines Admirals Clubs or American Airlines Flagship Lounges whenever you travel on a Oneworld airline — even if the travel is only on U.S. domestic flights.
So, wherever you are in the world, there's a great chance one of nearly 700 Oneworld lounges isn't far away. You'll be able to enter courtesy of your Gold Sparrow status.
Alongside the lounge access, you'll also have access to priority check-in, extra baggage allowances, and benefits on Royal Jordanian flights, like complimentary upgrades to Royal Jordanian's Crown Class.
The matched status is valid for 12 months. To extend it, you must earn the necessary tier miles or fly a specific number of qualifying segments.
How to submit a Royal Club status match
Matching to Royal Jordanian Royal Club is a simple process. You'll need to visit the dedicated website and enter a few relevant details, including your Royal Jordanian Royal Club number. If you don't have an account, you can create one here. Then, make sure to add it to your AwardWallet account.
If you're eligible to match, you'll also need to prove both your residency and the elite status you hold with an eligible airline or hotel. You can do this by submitting a photo of your status card.
The promotion's terms suggest you'll hear back instantly, though it can take up to five days for the match to be confirmed and reflected in your Royal Jordanian account.
What does it cost to apply for the Royal Jordanian status match?
There is a fee to match to Royal Club: $49 for Silver Jay and $149 for Gold Sparrow. In the grand scheme of things, this is a small price for 12 months of high-quality benefits, especially when considering the price tag of lounge access alone.
Final Thoughts
Royal Jordanian is running a status match offer, and the benefits are incredibly lucrative. If you're eligible, you can match to a Oneworld Sapphire-equivalent status level for just $149 — a great opportunity if you can take advantage of it.
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