Status Match to British Airways Silver or Gold Tier

British Airways  has just announced a status match exclusively for Canadian and US residents who hold elite status with select airlines.
If you’re eligible, you can match to British Airways Silver or Gold Tier for six months, with the possibility of extending it further with paid flights.
British Airways doesn’t typically run as many status match campaigns as other airlines, which makes this opportunity particularly intriguing if you’re eligible.
Matching Status with British Airways
British Airways has launched a new status match campaign that specifically targets Canadian and American frequent flyers.
To qualify for the status match, you must be a resident of Canada or the United States, have a British Airways Executive Club membership, and hold the following status tiers with the specified airlines:
Airline Status Match to British Airways Silver Tier Status Match to British Airways Gold Tier Air Canada Aeroplan 50K Aeroplan 75K & Super Elite Air France / KLM Gold Platinum Delta Air Lines Gold Platinum Lufthansa Senator Hon Circle Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Gold Diamond & Pandion United Airlines Premier Gold Premier Platinum & 1K Virgin Atlantic Silver Gold

If you hold any of the aforementioned status levels and are eligible for the status match, head to the British Airways status match landing page to submit your request before May 7, 2024.

You’ll need to provide the following information to British Airways for your status match request:

Proof of identification (passport or drivers license)
Proof of status, with your full name, current status, validity date of status, airline or program with which you hold status, and your frequent flyer number

If you have status with Air Canada, you can take a screenshot of your status from the Air Canada app, which has all of the requested information. 
Once you submit the application, you’ll hear back within five business days from British Airways. If you’re approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email, along with an upgraded digital membership card, and your matched status will be valid for six months.
You can extend the validity of your British Airways status through to the end of your next membership year by booking and travelling on two paid transatlantic segments within six months of being upgraded.
The flights must be a British Airways-marketed flight in business class (Club World) or First Class , and must be operated by British Airways, American Airlines, or Finnair. Your flights must originate from the US, Canada, or Mexico, and they must be eligible for earning Tier Points and collecting Avios.
Extend your status by taking two paid transatlantic flights in business class within six months
Keep in mind that you can get 10% off British Airways flights if you pay with the RBC® British Airways Visa Infinite† , which can make a good deal even better.
As with any status match opportunity, there’s absolutely no harm in participating if you’re eligible. You never know when having status will come in handy, so if you’re eligible, send in your status match request and then keep an eye out for transatlantic flight deals in business class and First Class to extend it further.
British Airways Silver & Gold Tier Benefits
British Airways has three elite status Tiers : Bronze, Silver, and Gold. 




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Through this status match opportunity, you can match into the upper two status Tiers, which come with a number of perks and benefits.
Matching to British Airways Silver Tier grants you the following benefits:

one world Sapphire status (see below)
Priority check-in at business class counters
Free seat selection at the time of booking for yourself and companions on the same booking
Priority boarding
Status freeze for maternity/paternity/adoption
8 Avios per £1 spent on flights with British Airways and American Airlines
7 Avios per £1 or €1 spent on flights with Iberia
Two free checked bags of up to 32kg (70lbs) each for yourself and companions on the same booking, except for basic economy fares
Access to business lounges, plus one guest
Dedicated support hotline
Reservation Assurance: guaranteed seat when booking a full, flexible economy fare

Silver Tier status with British Airways Executive Club is equivalent to one world Sapphire status, which grants you the following benefits when flying with a one world or one world Connect airline:

Priority check-in at business class counters
Access to preferred or pre-reserved seating
Priority waitlist and standby
Access to business class lounges
Priority boarding
Extra baggage allowance

Of the above benefits, the best perks are having access to business class lounges when travelling in any class of service, priority check-in and boarding, free seat selection at the time of booking, and an increased baggage allowance. 
Enjoy access to business class lounges with British Airways Silver Tier status
Keep in mind that these benefits apply when flying in any class of service with  one world and  one world Connect airlines, which can be very useful if you travel in economy.
If you’re eligible to status match to British Airways Gold Tier, you’ll enjoy the following perks and benefits:

one world Emerald status (see below)
Priority check-in at First Class or business class counters
Free seat selection at the time of booking for yourself and companions, even if they’re on a separate booking
Priority boarding
Status freeze for maternity/paternity/adoption
9 Avios per £1 spent on flights with British Airways and American Airlines
8 Avios per £1 or €1 spent on flights with Iberia
Additional checked bag of up to 32kg (70lbs) each for member and companions on the same booking, except for basic economy fares
Access to First Class lounges, plus one guest
Access to business class lounges, plus one guest
Access to arrivals lounges for yourself only
Dedicated support hotline
Reservation Assurance: guaranteed seat when booking a full, flexible economy fare

Enjoy access to First Class lounges with British Airways Gold Tier status
In addition to the above, Gold members receive Gold Priority Rewards, which unlock otherwise unavailable award seats on any cabin for double the regular Avios. These rewards must be booked at least 30 days in advance by phone.
Gold status with British Airways Executive Club is equivalent to top-tier oneworld Emerald status, which grants you the following benefits when flying with a one world or one world Connect airline:

Priority check-in at First Class or business class counters
Access to preferred or pre-reserved seating
Priority waitlist and standby
Access to First Class and business class lounges
Priority boarding
Extra baggage allowance
Fast-track at security checkpoints

Notably, having British Airways Gold Tier status grants you access to First Class lounges, which is one of the best perks that comes with one world Emerald status.
Otherwise, the benefits largely mirror those at the Silver Tier, though you’ll get some extra baggage, better airport priority services, an increased earning rate on paid flights, and access to arrivals lounges .




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Conclusion
The current British Airways status match opportunity is a great way for you to enjoy some extra perks on British Airways and  one world flights.
If you’re eligible, head to the status match landing page and submit your request before May 7, 2024.
British Airways rarely offers status matches, which makes this a great opportunity to see what  one world Sapphire or Emerald status is all about!
† Terms and conditions apply. Refer to the RBC website for up-to-date information.
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