New Vietnam Airlines paid status match offer

[Mattg]

This offer came out today:

Lotusmiles Status Match

Apply today for a Lotusmiles Status Match. Eligible travellers may apply for a loyalty program Status Match to Lotusmiles

vietnamairlines.statusmatch.com

Available to residents of various countries including Australia. Qantas and Velocity Platinum both match to Vietnam Airlines Platinum, which gets you SkyTeam Elite Plus.

However, this is an application fee. USD99 for Titanium tier (matches from QF/VA Silver), USD159 for Gold and USD299 for Platinum.

The match is valid for 1 year.

 

[vietquangnguyen]

It looks good.

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Nice offer!

 

[I love to travel]

This offer came out today:

Lotusmiles Status Match

Apply today for a Lotusmiles Status Match. Eligible travellers may apply for a loyalty program Status Match to Lotusmiles

vietnamairlines.statusmatch.com

Available to residents of various countries including Australia. Qantas and Velocity Platinum both match to Vietnam Airlines Platinum, which gets you SkyTeam Elite Plus.

However, this is an application fee. USD99 for Titanium tier (matches from QF/VA Silver), USD159 for Gold and USD299 for Platinum.

The match is valid for 1 year.

I want a OW status match!!

 

[knagelli]

This offer came out today:

Lotusmiles Status Match

Apply today for a Lotusmiles Status Match. Eligible travellers may apply for a loyalty program Status Match to Lotusmiles

vietnamairlines.statusmatch.com

Available to residents of various countries including Australia. Qantas and Velocity Platinum both match to Vietnam Airlines Platinum, which gets you SkyTeam Elite Plus.

However, this is an application fee. USD99 for Titanium tier (matches from QF/VA Silver), USD159 for Gold and USD299 for Platinum.

The match is valid for 1 year.

If we already have the Volare Executive status , does this status match give any added benefits ? We have a flight to Vietnam in December and also some internal flights. I was planning to use my Volare Executive status for benefits , so weighing the benefits of getting the status match. Thanks

 

[vietquangnguyen]

If you fly on VNA then it's definitely added benefits - access to domestic lounges and double the Lotusmiles you get for later flight rewards.

 

[knagelli]

If you fly on VNA then it's definitely added benefits - access to domestic lounges and double the Lotusmiles you get for later flight rewards.

Thanks for your response.

Does that mean ITA Volare status won't get us access to VNA domestic lounges ?

 

[vietquangnguyen]

Thanks for your response.

Does that mean ITA Volare status won't get us access to VNA domestic lounges ?

Hi, you can only access domestic lounges if flying on Business or the domestic flights are connecting you to another VN-coded international flight. This is a standard rule among all SkyTeam.

 

[jase05]

Thanks for your response.

Does that mean ITA Volare status won't get us access to VNA domestic lounges ?

SkyTeam doesn’t offer lounge access on standalone domestic flights. Has to be part of an international itinerary.
Has been talk for ages that SkyTeam will fall in line with the other alliances but I wouldn’t hold my breathe.

 

[vietquangnguyen]

SkyTeam doesn’t offer lounge access on standalone domestic flights. Has to be part of an international itinerary.
Has been talk for ages that SkyTeam will fall in line with the other alliances but I wouldn’t hold my breathe.

I heard it will allow domestic lounge access starting mid-2025 after getting approval from all SkyTeam airlines.

 

[Longtoo]

I occasionally fly with VN airline but paying 159US$ or 299 US$ to get lounge access isn't attractive at all. the money can be used toward an upgrade to J. VN airline lounges in Hanoi and HCM city are ok but also rather basic, far below the first class version here in Sydney/Melbourne or the Al Mourjan Business Lounge in Doha.

imho, Airlines in Vietnam do not seem to have a good pricing strategy, some products are below real value, some are ridiculously expensive like this status match. if the purpose is to get more business, remove the fee component.

 

[PERLHR]

The article makes reference to ITA and it ceasing it's promotion. ITA as of 01 Sept will joining Star Alliance thus are leaving SkyTeam. I'm not sure what happens to those already holding elite status. Assume they will transfer to Star Alliance. If so, this offer might be worthy to maintain SkyTeam status.

 

[BudgetFly]

I'm considering this status match. I looked everywhere I could for an answer. How would Lotus Gold members be treated at the lounge with their 2 children? Couldn't get a definitive answer. does anyone know if they can bring their kids in who are also travelling on the flight? Cheers

 

[Longtoo]

I'm considering this status match. I looked everywhere I could for an answer. How would Lotus Gold members be treated at the lounge with their 2 children? Couldn't get a definitive answer. does anyone know if they can bring their kids in who are also travelling on the flight? Cheers

you can email [email protected] to get an answer. They are very responsive.

 

[Mattg]

The article makes reference to ITA and it ceasing it's promotion. ITA as of 01 Sept will joining Star Alliance thus are leaving SkyTeam. I'm not sure what happens to those already holding elite status. Assume they will transfer to Star Alliance. If so, this offer might be worthy to maintain SkyTeam status.

Do you have a source for the 1 September date? I have not heard this.

SAS will leave Star and join SkyTeam on 1 Sept.

 

[PERLHR]

Do you have a source for the 1 September date? I have not heard this.

SAS will leave Star and join SkyTeam on 1 Sept.

Mattg..yes apologies. Getting confused with SAS and the other way. ITA more likely 2026/7?

 

[vietquangnguyen]

I occasionally fly with VN airline but paying 159US$ or 299 US$ to get lounge access isn't attractive at all. the money can be used toward an upgrade to J. VN airline lounges in Hanoi and HCM city are ok but also rather basic, far below the first class version here in Sydney/Melbourne or the Al Mourjan Business Lounge in Doha.

imho, Airlines in Vietnam do not seem to have a good pricing strategy, some products are below real value, some are ridiculously expensive like this status match. if the purpose is to get more business, remove the fee component.

It's not just about lounges, but it will include SkyPriority benefits including Fast-track Immigration, Boarding, Check-in & Baggage similar to flying on Business. And you get it for 1 year straight.

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I'm considering this status match. I looked everywhere I could for an answer. How would Lotus Gold members be treated at the lounge with their 2 children? Couldn't get a definitive answer. does anyone know if they can bring their kids in who are also travelling on the flight? Cheers

I personally think children below 2 years old will be free. Otherwise you can redeem your miles for lounge - Redeem Business Lounge award | Lotusmiles | Vietnam Airlines.

It can be redeemed at the lounge.

Remember, you will need to add the children to the Nominee List inside your Lotusmiles account.

 

[vietquangnguyen]

Have anyone matched your Qantas/Virgin Australia tier to Vietnam Airlines?

 

[knagelli]

Have anyone matched your Qantas/Virgin Australia tier to Vietnam Airlines?

I want to however unsure if I really want to spend money to get the status match for once-off flight.

 

[vietquangnguyen]

Worth it if you fly frequently on SkyTeam I think

 

[RooFlyer]

Just noticed this on ET (an ad - looked like a story) . Reasonably interested as I'm vaguely contemplating doing some SkyTeam flying next year. That is, until I saw the fees: US$100- $300 !! Ya kidding me.

The last status match I noticed (and took up) run by Statusmatch.com was for LATAM and fallible memory thinks it was ~US$80 for a Plat match.