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Wonder if they would match to Alaska Airlines?

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Originally Posted by cblaisd (Post 33677547)

Wonder if they would match to Alaska Airlines?

As it is not listed on their website, there's only one way to find out: apply.

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Originally Posted by AHC96 (Post 33647819)

ITA Airways is launching a status match to their 'Volare' programme.

Request your status matching in two simple steps:

If you are still not registered, sign up for the new program Volare
Send an email to [email protected] with the following characteristics:
- Email subject: "program of origin" - "status of origin"
- Body text: Name; Surname; "program of origin"; "status of origin"
- Attach a legible copy of your current valid Frequent Flyer Card (digital or physical) and a copy of your ID card (pdf format, jpg)

Your request to match your membership status will be reviewed and you will be sent an email to confirm that your status has been recognized by December 31, 2021.

They will match to the following airlines: Aeroflot, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Air Europa, Air France/KLM, American Airlines, ANA, British Airways, Czech Airlines, Emirates, Iberia, Korean Air, Lufthansa, MEA, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, Singapore Airlines, TAP, TAROM, Turkish Airways, United Airlines.

Their website is still incomplete and doesn't have much information about the Volare programme. Not even information about the tier levels or benefits.

to confirm, even with top-tier Skyteam status (“Elite Plus?”) via ITA Airways, I still wouldn’t get DL Sky Club lounge access while on domestic USA itineraries?

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Originally Posted by Yarhead (Post 33687443)

to confirm, even with top-tier Skyteam status (“Elite Plus?”) via ITA Airways, I still wouldn’t get DL Sky Club lounge access while on domestic USA itineraries?

ITA Airways is not a member of the Skyteam alliance.

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Originally Posted by Yarhead (Post 33687443)

to confirm, even with top-tier Skyteam status (“Elite Plus?”) via ITA Airways, I still wouldn’t get DL Sky Club lounge access while on domestic USA itineraries?

Nope, need an international itinerary.

BTW, for those who matched: ITA says the match will be valid as of January 1. I doubt you would get ST benefits before that date.

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Originally Posted by ISTFlyer (Post 33688082)

ITA Airways is not a member of the Skyteam alliance.

Sure they are, was that even in doubt?

https://www.aviacionline.com/2021/10...joins-skyteam/

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Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim (Post 33688135)

Sure they are, was that even in doubt?

https://www.aviacionline.com/2021/10...joins-skyteam/

Oops, the announcement was made yesterday.

Went ahead and did this, got an email saying I was approved and my status has been recognized as PREMIUM. Still have no idea what that means.

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Originally Posted by amybd (Post 33705058)

Went ahead and did this, got an email saying I was approved and my status has been recognized as PREMIUM. Still have no idea what that means.

How long did they take to process the application?

Sent email 10/30, got email back yesterday with new status and it seems to say it is effective now

I´ve also been matched using my British Airways Gold status. Sent an email October 31 and this morning, got an email:

We are pleased to inform you that your request for Status Match to the Volare loyalty program by ITA Airways has been accepted and, from now on, you have joined the Club as an Executive Member.

On their website, they have four exclusive clubs, Smart, Plus, Premium and Executive, where Executive I believe is the highest and the one I´ve been matched to.

Has anyone tried matching to ITA using a Star Alliance or One World status not specifically listed on their website?

Is there a volare account number somewhere on the website?

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Originally Posted by rrgg (Post 33706643)

Is there a volare account number somewhere on the website?

Probably only after 01JAN22?

Just applied for the ITA Volare match with United Gold status. They have listed some information about the status tiers. I can't post the link because I don't have enough posts on FT. The information is at the Volare website under the regulation link.
Copied below: The access of each Member to the Exclusive Clubs will take place at the moment of the generation of the Volare Code during Phase II (see article 5) and will entitle the following advantages (some examples are given below):

Smart level :
- access by registering for the program and accumulating points for each expense relating to goods / services offered by ITA;
- access to a wide network of commercial partnerships for the accreditation and use of points, as communicated from time to time pursuant to the previous article 5;
- purchase of ancillary services through points.
Plus Level :
- benefits of the Smart level ;
- priority waiting list;
- free ancillary services;
- dedicated customer service;
- business check-in .
Premium Level :
- benefits of the Plus level ;
- lounge access ;
- 24/7 dedicated customer service;
- priority boarding;
- dedicated on-board welcome;
Executive Level :
- benefits of the Premium level ;
- golf equipment included;
- lounge access + guests;
- dedicated assistance 24/7;
- free food and drink;
- invitations to exclusive events;
- dedicated reception.