SAS status match for BA
Mar 19, 2026 | 3:43 am
#32
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
Mar 19, 2026 | 3:50 am
#33
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: BA GFL, GGL, CCR; Flying Blue Silver; Marriott PFL, Ambassador; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,286
Just matched Diamond. I would have matched FB instead where I was already a member but it is restricted to UK residents. What is the logic in that?
Mar 19, 2026 | 3:51 am
#34
Join Date: Apr 2024
Location: North West England
Programs: BAEC Gold, Accor Gold
Posts: 12
I've tried applying for this match, and was prompted for ID validation - for which the link they sent to complete this sent me back to the initial page. Their support (email only) does seems to answer at around 5am each morning UK time, but seem unwilling to help beyond resending the original link again, apparently their systems can detect if I am eligible so well it won't even allow me to complete the process.
This is a shame, as the offer is very good, so I'll await one more chance from support before giving up!
This is a shame, as the offer is very good, so I'll await one more chance from support before giving up!
Mar 19, 2026 | 4:13 am
#35
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: London - LHR
Programs: Karahi Express, BA GGL, BA CCR, BA GfL, BA Group 0, Hilton Honours Diamond
Posts: 1,195
I've tried applying for this match, and was prompted for ID validation - for which the link they sent to complete this sent me back to the initial page. Their support (email only) does seems to answer at around 5am each morning UK time, but seem unwilling to help beyond resending the original link again, apparently their systems can detect if I am eligible so well it won't even allow me to complete the process.
This is a shame, as the offer is very good, so I'll await one more chance from support before giving up!
This is a shame, as the offer is very good, so I'll await one more chance from support before giving up!
Received Diamond status in 2 days.
Mar 19, 2026 | 4:24 am
#36
Join Date: Apr 2024
Location: North West England
Programs: BAEC Gold, Accor Gold
Posts: 12
Yes, followed the link from HfP, submitted both FF numbers as well as a screenshot of the BA card but no bueno. Its buried deep in their terms that they may require ID verification to be fair, but it seems they dont have a fallback for when their website doesnt work. Oh well!
Mar 19, 2026 | 4:42 am
#37
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: London - LHR
Programs: Karahi Express, BA GGL, BA CCR, BA GfL, BA Group 0, Hilton Honours Diamond
Posts: 1,195
Yes, followed the link from HfP, submitted both FF numbers as well as a screenshot of the BA card but no bueno. Its buried deep in their terms that they may require ID verification to be fair, but it seems they dont have a fallback for when their website doesnt work. Oh well!
This is the link I received in my email . https://sas.statusmatch.com/?fpr=oisneq
Try this, took a minute or so to complete and then get to Payment page. And you should receive an email with a link to track application progress.
Mar 19, 2026 | 8:10 am
#39
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: HAM
Posts: 29
How long did it take you guys until the status was updated at SAS?
I applied on Sunday 15/03, ID Request on 18/3 and Approval 19/3 (14 hours ago) but the status did not change.
Other reported an update only 40 minutes after approval.
I applied on Sunday 15/03, ID Request on 18/3 and Approval 19/3 (14 hours ago) but the status did not change.
Other reported an update only 40 minutes after approval.
Mar 19, 2026 | 8:24 am
#40
Join Date: Apr 2024
Location: North West England
Programs: BAEC Gold, Accor Gold
Posts: 12
Hi SkySabs did you get to Payment Page?
This is the link I received in my email . https://sas.statusmatch.com/?fpr=oisneq
Try this, took a minute or so to complete and then get to Payment page. And you should receive an email with a link to track application progress.
This is the link I received in my email . https://sas.statusmatch.com/?fpr=oisneq
Try this, took a minute or so to complete and then get to Payment page. And you should receive an email with a link to track application progress.
Appreciate the suggestions though!
Ive dropped them another email asking for an alternative route to verify, failing this Ive asked for a refund and advised Ill be letting SAS know about their vendor for the status match being a bit poor with customer service.
Mar 19, 2026 | 8:29 am
#41
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 223
Within a few hours for me, both website and app
Mar 19, 2026 | 9:11 am
#42
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: BA GfN (GoldforNow) (OWE), SAS Gold , TK Elite
Posts: 446
Approved Tuesday (5am ish)
Status updated Wednesday
I already had status that wasnt going to renew with an end date of September 2026. I cant see a status end date at the moment following the update bizarrely but expecting that to just fix itself in the coming days
Mar 19, 2026 | 10:06 am
#43
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: North of Carlisle
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 1,610
Im still waiting after 3 days. Ive emailed them to chase it up.
Mar 19, 2026 | 10:30 am
#44
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,544
I went to set up an SAS eurobonus account and was rather surprised to find that I already had one and am Gold. Turns out I'd completely forgotten that I'd done the status match they did in summer 2024. What's rather strange is that the status match at the time was only meant to be until 31 March 2025, unless I took 5 flights. I've taken zero with SAS, but for some reason my gold membership runs until July 2026. Kicking myself as it would have been useful on a recent Argentinian trip.
Anyone got thoughts on whether I could apply the latest status match to this account and extend it for 2 more years, or if I'd be better setting up a new account?
Anyone got thoughts on whether I could apply the latest status match to this account and extend it for 2 more years, or if I'd be better setting up a new account?
Mar 19, 2026 | 10:50 am
#45
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 2,692
Ideally, I'd like BA to offer a status match from EB to BAC so I can get Silver back again 😁