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ITA Airways prepares to sunset Volare and switch to Miles & More

21/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

ITA Airways Airbus A330-900neo - Image, ITA Airways

For those of you clinging on to your ITA Airways Volare frequent flyer programme, change is afoot, as the airline moves to be a fully integrated member of Miles and More. From the 1st April 2026, ITA Airways will join Miles & More (the loyalty programme of the Lufthansa Group) as a fully integrated partner with a progressive integration of the user experience that … [Read more...]

Scandinavian Airlines launches an up to *23 Month* Status Match

16/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

SAS Connect/SAS Airbus A320neo preparing to depart Stockholm Arlanda - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

If you're still thinking about a status match from your BA Status, there is a brave new hope, providing you're happy to fly SkyTeam - with Scandinavian Airlines opening up a status match. The status match is for British Airways customers only, offering EuroBonus Silver, Gold or Diamond Status, with no flight challenge required.  Eurobonus Silver Matches to SkyTeam … [Read more...]

FINAL BOARDING CALL: Last Day to Apply for Virgin Atlantic Enhanced Status Match

23/02/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 arriving at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

For those of you who have been considering the Virgin Atlantic Status Match from British Airways The Club, you need to act quickly, as this offer closes today (23rd February). It's last call for this status match! - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  Launched under the programme name "Save Your Tiers", British Airways Club members can level up, as well as match with this … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic rejoins the status boost and match party for BA Club Members

11/02/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 on final approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It appears that the final major player has joined the status match party to attract passengers awayfrom  British Airways. And, in no surprise, Virgin Atlantic is offering a limited-time status boost and match.   Until 23 February 2026, members of The British Airways Club can level up with an enhanced status match: BA Bronze steps up to Flying Club Silver … [Read more...]

Miles and More Status Match opens for British Airways, Iberia and ITA Airways status members

02/02/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Lufthansa opens a new status match programme for BA, IB and ITA customers

It seems Lufthansa Group is making another play for those affected by British Airways' "The Club" changes, with them relaunching a status match programme. Let's go through this quickly. Where can I apply? At https://lufthansa.statusmatch.com/ Who can apply, and what status can you get? A table solves everything: In summary: BA Silver, IB Plata, IB oro and … [Read more...]

Emirates Skywards loyalty programme partners with Jet2 for flight rewards

22/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Emirates to offer a spending partnership with UK Airline Jet2 - Images, Economy Class and Beyond

Whilst not many things beat a Jet2 Holiday, Emirates passengers can use their Skywards Miles to redeem them for Jet2.com Flights. The move opens up new rewards for Skyward customers to 75 destinations across the Jet2 network. Prices will start from 8,000 Skywards Miles (including all fees & charges, depending on the route). Skywards members can now enjoy … [Read more...]

Flying Blue Status match returns for UK Residents

14/01/2026 by Kevincm 2 Comments

Flying Blue Status Match

So it's been... just over 12 months since British Airways did the dirty on its Club members, even though there has been a little backtrack. And most of us have a view if we are on track to retain our frequent flyer status with British Airways. Or not in some cases. Well, a new lifeline has been launched, with a paid status match with Air France-KLM's frequent flyer … [Read more...]

Cathay Group to update their frequent flyer programme, with full changes starting 2027

16/10/2025 by Kevincm

Cathay earning 2006-2007 requirements

The Cathay Group has chosen to evolve and update its frequent flyer programme. Time to dig in a little. The new changes go into full effect from 1st January 2027, with them tapering in from 1st January 2026 as a transition period begins : Major changes include Status Points will no longer reset to zero after achieving an upgrade, allowing members to attain … [Read more...]

Cathy Group and Uber now allows earning on Asia Miles

05/10/2025 by Kevincm

a woman and child walking on the beach

For those who are travelling in Hong Kong and use the Cathay Group Asia Miles scheme, there's good news, as you can earn Asia Miles on your Uber Taxi trips. The partnersup is now live, with different points depending on the ride: Daily rides: Earn 20 Asia Miles on every Uber Taxi trip in Hong Kong Airport trips: Earn 40 Asia Miles on rides to and from the … [Read more...]

British Airways launches another “Avios-only” flight… to Cape Town

31/07/2025 by Kevincm

British Airways Boeing 777-300ER taking off from London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.

British Airways is launching another "Avios-Only flight", this time to Cape Town, South Africa. The airline will offer more than 500 seats for customers to spend their Avios on Members of The British Airways Club can travel to Cape Town over the Christmas period, from as little as 70,000 Avios and £150. All classes of travel are bookable in this … [Read more...]

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