Royal Jordanian Expands Status Match to U.S. Applicants: Get Lounge Access, Oneworld Benefits

Update 10/3/2025: Well, that was short-lived! Royal Jordanian has already pulled the option for U.S. residents to complete this status match.

Royal Jordanian has long offered a status match to travelers living in Europe or the Middle East who hold status with a qualifying airline or hotel loyalty program. For nearly two years, it was limited to applicants in select countries, but the offer has now been greatly expanded in terms of eligible airlines and availability. Most notably, it is now open to U.S. and Canadian applicants.

Through this status match, travelers can match up to Royal Jordanian Royal Club Gold Sparrow status, which comes with Oneworld Sapphire benefits for a very 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.

Overview of the Royal Jordanian Royal Club Status Match Offer

Royal Jordanian’s status match offer is available through StatusMatch.com with no set end date. While it's not open to applicants from every country, it is now open to U.S. and Canadian travelers who hold status with an eligible airline or select credit cards. That is a big deal, as the benefits more than justify the cost and can be valuable even if you primarily fly American Airlines domestically in economy.

Credit: Loyalty Status Co

Who can match to Royal Jordanian Royal Club?

To apply for a Royal Jordanian status match, you'll need to live in one of the following countries (and be able to show proof of residence) to apply:

If you're eligible, you can then match to Royal Jordanian in one of three ways.

The first is by matching your airline elite status up to Gold Sparrow. You'll need to hold elite status in one of these airlines to successfully submit a status match application. Note that the number of airlines was expanded on October 1, 2025.

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:

Or, if you have neither, but you carry a travel rewards card, you can match to Silver Jay. Cards from the following networks are eligible:

• Visa (Signature, Infinite credit cards)
• Mastercard (World, World Elite, World Legend credit cards)
• American Express (charge or travel credit cards)

Credit: Loyalty Status Co

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. However, this status does not include complimentary upgrades on American Airlines flights, if you were wondering.

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.

American Airlines Admirals Club at DCA. Credit: American Airlines

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 status 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 just expanded the offer to U.S. and Canadian applicants. And the benefits are incredibly lucrative. If you're eligible, you can match to a Oneworld Sapphire-equivalent status level for just $149. We don't know how long this deal will last, so it's better to get in on it now so you don't miss out.

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