Unlock Delta Sky Club Access, SkyTeam Perks by Matching Airline or Hotel Status to Vietnam Airlines

From time to time, airline loyalty programs offer status matches to bring new frequent flyers into the fold. In return for matching, you get elite perks with a new airline — and sometimes more if that airline belongs to an alliance. Vietnam Airlines is one such airline currently offering a status match.

You can currently match elite statuses to the Lotusmiles program from 47 airline frequent flyer programs and seven hotel loyalty programs. And if you're a top-tier elite, you can earn up to SkyTeam Elite Plus with this offer.

Here's what to know about this Vietnam Lotusmiles status match, including what it costs and how to submit your application.

Status Match to Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles for SkyTeam Perks

You can status match to Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles if you're an elite member of one of 47 airline or seven hotel programs. However, this match isn't free. Depending on the tier you match to (and where you reside), the fee will vary. But if you reside in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and several other countries, the fee table reads as follows:

• Lotusmiles Titanium: $99
• Lotusmiles Gold: $159
• Lotusmiles Platinum: $299

This match grants Vietnam Airlines elite status for 12 months. After that, you'll need to re-qualify for the Lotusmiles tier you matched to.

The Lotusmiles elite status tier you'll receive from this status match depends on the airline or hotel status you currently hold. The good news is that several airlines and hotels are eligible, so chances are good that the program you currently hold status with is on the list. Here's a chart that shows all the different matches:

For statuses that are mentioned twice, Vietnam Airlines will give you a choice of which tier to match to. So, if you hold Avianca Gold status, you can choose to match to Lotusmiles Gold or Platinum, depending on which tier is right for you.

Terms and Conditions

• You should be informed of your application's acceptance within three days, and your new status should reflect on your Lotusmiles account within five days.
• Your elite status will last for 12 months.
• Applicants will have to pay a fee of up to $299 to submit an application, depending on the tier you match to.
• Elite statuses with other airlines or hotels not explicitly mentioned will not be considered.

To initiate a status match to Lotusmiles, earn up to SkyTeam Elite Plus with this offer.

Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles Elite Status Benefits

The benefits that come with Lotusmiles elite status are limited, but can still be worthwhile for travelers who fly SkyTeam airlines. Here's a breakdown of the benefits of each tier you can match to:

Titanium

• 30% mileage bonus when flying.
• Get a free or discounted price for purchasing seats in advance.
• Priority check-in and boarding.
• Check one extra bag for free.
• Annual bonus of 1,000 miles on your birthday.
• SkyTeam Elite status.

Gold

• All benefits of previous levels.
• 50% mileage bonus when flying.
• Access to the Business Lounge or the Lotus Lounge.
• Check one extra bag for free.
• Annual bonus of 1,500 miles on your birthday.
• SkyTeam Elite status.

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Platinum

• All benefits of previous levels.
• 100% mileage bonus when flying.
• Check two extra bags for free.
• Bring an additional guest into the Business Lounge or Lotus Lounge.
• Annual bonus of 2,000 miles on your birthday.
• SkyTeam Elite Plus status.

Of the tiers you can match to, Lotusmiles Platinum is the most valuable. SkyTeam Elite Plus offers benefits on other SkyTeam carriers, such as Delta or Air France/KLM, including SkyClub access (for you and one traveling companion on international itineraries on Delta or its partners), priority services, and more.

Final Thoughts

Vietnam Airlines is offering a status match into its Lotusmiles program. There's no end date to this offer, and you have to pay to match — but it could be worth it if you value the SkyTeam benefits you'll get courtesy of your new Lotusmiles status.

That said, before you initiate a match, consider that Flying Blue (the joint loyalty program of Air France and KLM) is also offering a status match to residents of select countries. Flying Blue is a far more useful program than Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles, and both airlines also belong to SkyTeam, so be sure to weigh the pros and cons of either program (and the value of their miles, which you'll earn by flying) before matching.

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