Match Your Airline Status to Flying Blue, Get 12 Months of Elite Benefits for a Fee

Flying Blue's status match offer has been around for years and is an easy way to unlock SkyTeam elite benefits for 12 months for a fee. The offer is available to elites from nearly two dozen airlines, though it's not open to residents of every country. For example, residents of the U.S. and Canada are currently ineligible.

But if you're eligible, it's still a great offer. Here’s how to match your airline status to Flying Blue, what it costs, and the benefits you can unlock on airlines like Air France, KLM, Delta Air Lines, and more once you’re approved.

How to Match Your Airline Status to Flying Blue

The Flying Blue status match is open to elites across nearly two dozen airlines. Eligible travelers can match to Flying Blue Silver, Gold, or Platinum status.

The list of eligible programs and the tiers you can match to varies depending on where you live. But here’s the general list of airlines you can match from:

After filling out the application, paying the necessary fee (which differs by country), and successfully matching, you'll pick up Flying Blue elite status for 12 months. Once those 12 months expire, you'll have to re-qualify the normal way.

To apply, click on this link and fill out the form.

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Terms and conditions of the Flying Blue status match

Generally speaking, the Flying Blue status match terms and conditions are straightforward. You need to hold a government-issued ID to prove you reside in an eligible country and submit real proof of your current airline status. Click here to see the full terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements.

You'll also pay a fee to initiate a match to Flying Blue. The fee depends on which country you reside in and what level of elite status you match to. Click here to view the complex application fee table.

And there's no specified end date to the offer in the terms — only a broad statement that it may end without notice. So, if you want to take advantage of this offer, consider applying sooner rather than later.

Flying Blue Elite Status Benefits

Elite status with Flying Blue comes with a host of benefits. Here’s what you can expect from each eligible tier:

Silver status

If you match to Flying Blue Silver, you’ll unlock:

• Earn 6 Flying Blue miles per euro spent
• Complimentary seat selection 24 hours before departure
• Free standard seats
• Check an extra bag for free on SkyTeam flights
• SkyTeam Elite status

Gold status

If you match to Gold status, you’ll get:

• Earn 7 Flying Blue miles per euro spent
• Access SkyTeam lounges and bring one guest
• SkyPriority airport access
• Complimentary seat selection three days before departure
• Free standard seats
• Check an extra bag for free on SkyTeam flights
• SkyTeam Elite Plus status

Platinum status

Flying Blue Platinum matches are offered in select countries. If you’re eligible, benefits include:

• Earn 8 Flying Blue miles per euro spent
• Access SkyTeam lounges and bring one guest
• SkyPriority airport access
• Complimentary access to all seat options
• Check an extra bag for free on SkyTeam flights
• Dedicated customer service line
• SkyTeam Elite Plus status

Each tier has a SkyTeam elite status equivalent. This means you can enjoy reciprocal perks on other SkyTeam airlines, such as Delta. And that's part of what makes this status match interesting. If you want elite perks on Delta, but find it difficult to earn Medallion elite status organically, you can match your current airline status to Flying Blue. Potentially, it's an easier and cheaper way to enjoy benefits on Delta flights.

Related: Do Flying Blue Miles Expire?

Final Thoughts

After applying, paying the application fee, and getting approved, you can secure Flying Blue elite status for 12 months. For travelers looking for a new airline program to focus on, this is a great opportunity. But don’t delay. This offer could end at any time.

Click here to apply for a Flying Blue status match.