SAS status match for BA
Mar 15, 2026 | 11:48 am
#16
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: London
Programs: Sir Ratechaser Seigneur de la Patience d'un Saint (Mucci), BA Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,794
I think any status match that gives a soft landing massively changes the value proposition regarding any fee charged...
Mar 16, 2026 | 1:44 am
#17
Join Date: Apr 2024
Posts: 115
I’ve just applied for Gold again - the fee is EUR79.
I currently still hold Gold till end March (from the 5 flights status match campaign) so will be interesting to see if this confuses matters.
The 5 flights campaign proved useful for me, I had some work flights to CPH that I could switch - and then a family weekend in Stockholm. The baggage allowance for HBO and the all-family members lounge access gave good value for me.
(I even blagged an Air India lounge and cabin upgrade as SAS were *A in the early months before the SkyTeam swap!)
I currently still hold Gold till end March (from the 5 flights status match campaign) so will be interesting to see if this confuses matters.
The 5 flights campaign proved useful for me, I had some work flights to CPH that I could switch - and then a family weekend in Stockholm. The baggage allowance for HBO and the all-family members lounge access gave good value for me.
(I even blagged an Air India lounge and cabin upgrade as SAS were *A in the early months before the SkyTeam swap!)
Last edited by Thax1; Mar 16, 2026 at 1:49 am
Mar 16, 2026 | 7:36 am
#18
Join Date: Aug 2008
Programs: EY Platinum, MH Gold
Posts: 157
Just got my status matched from BA Silver to EB Gold. Applied on 15/03 and got the approval email within 24 hours. The email said it would take up to 3 days to update in my account but now showing as gold a few hours later.
Paid EUR 79 on a brand new EB account, which has essentially given me gold for 2 years. Great offer
Paid EUR 79 on a brand new EB account, which has essentially given me gold for 2 years. Great offer
Mar 16, 2026 | 10:27 am
#20
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: BA GfN (GoldforNow) (OWE), SAS Gold , TK Elite
Posts: 446
Mar 17, 2026 | 2:56 am
#21
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: BA GFL, GGL, CCR; Flying Blue Silver; Marriott PFL, Ambassador; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,286
I have been flying SAS a fair bit in the last few years but have been putting my miles first on Miles and More and since the move, on KLM Flying Blue where I already had an account where I put my Delta flights (I never fly KLM). This was just a catch all account given that I didn't fly that group much. Now I am Silver on KLM (whatever). So, here is a question, if status match on SAS (Diamond), and I keep putting my points on KLM Flying Blue, what benefits will I not get when flying SAS?
Mar 17, 2026 | 7:22 am
#22
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: London
Programs: Sir Ratechaser Seigneur de la Patience d'un Saint (Mucci), BA Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,794
Mar 18, 2026 | 12:46 pm
#24
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: North of Carlisle
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 1,610
Approved yesterday but still showing blue for me today. Im in the middle of the Atlantic on a cruise ship tho, so maybe its taking time to catch up lol. Its showing me an EBB number, not the membership number I received in the confirmation email, is this correct ?
Mar 18, 2026 | 12:57 pm
#26
Moderator: The British Airways Club
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Scotland & South (really far South)!
Programs: BA GfL, M&M Senator, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,763
Other than (up to 23) months versus 12 months with Flying Blue - is there any other reason why I should pick one status match over the other? I may end up doing quite a few KLM flights in the next year, (no SAS flights as far as I can see) and I just want to make sure I pick the right horse with these status matches! Normally I would have gone with Fling Blue as that is related to KLM but this one, and the longer expiry option has given me pause for thought!
Any insights from those that know the programmes better would be helpful.
aks120
Any insights from those that know the programmes better would be helpful.
aks120
Mar 18, 2026 | 1:05 pm
#27
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 131
I had a membership since before and the membership number in my confirmation mail is the same number Ive always had and is the same number I still have after the upgrade. The only difference is the prefix has changed from EBB to EBG.
Mar 18, 2026 | 1:42 pm
#28
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: SE1, London & White River, South Africa
Posts: 24,566
Other than (up to 23) months versus 12 months with Flying Blue - is there any other reason why I should pick one status match over the other? I may end up doing quite a few KLM flights in the next year, (no SAS flights as far as I can see) and I just want to make sure I pick the right horse with these status matches! Normally I would have gone with Fling Blue as that is related to KLM but this one, and the longer expiry option has given me pause for thought!
Any insights from those that know the programmes better would be helpful.
aks120
Any insights from those that know the programmes better would be helpful.
aks120
Mar 19, 2026 | 1:27 am
#29
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Helvetia
Programs: AS; BA Silver; ITA Volare Premium; LX Senator; UA; HH Gold; SK Gold; Sprngli Connaisseur
Posts: 3,337
Just matched my BA Silver, which has just two weeks left, to SK Gold. It looks like I can then eventually match with the SAS status to TK for *Gold. That will work quite nicely after my LX SEN runs out next February, as I'm based in ZRH.
Of course, who knows what further future status match opportunities we will see in the future?
Of course, who knows what further future status match opportunities we will see in the future?
Mar 19, 2026 | 1:44 am
#30
Join Date: Feb 2003
Programs: Sir CT-UK - Streaker pour les autres.
Posts: 6,126
Other than (up to 23) months versus 12 months with Flying Blue - is there any other reason why I should pick one status match over the other? I may end up doing quite a few KLM flights in the next year, (no SAS flights as far as I can see) and I just want to make sure I pick the right horse with these status matches! Normally I would have gone with Fling Blue as that is related to KLM but this one, and the longer expiry option has given me pause for thought!
Any insights from those that know the programmes better would be helpful.
aks120
Any insights from those that know the programmes better would be helpful.
aks120