You can take advantage of an elite status match campaign that is currently being offered by Kenya Airways and its Asante Rewards membership program as a gateway to SkyTeam elite status, as Kenya Airways is a member of the SkyTeam alliance…
Elite Status Match Offered by Kenya Airways: Gateway to SkyTeam Elite Status
…but the cost of matching the current elite status that you have already earned depends on a number of factors. Additionally, the application fee and processing fee varies by country, category, and elite status tier.
Once elite status is granted, it is valid for twelve months unless you qualify for it again before the elite status expires.
Matching Elite Status From Airline Frequent Flier Membership Programs
The application fee to match your current elite status with the frequent flier membership program of an airline is as follows if your primary continent of residence is North America or South America; or if your primary country or territory of residence is Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam:
- Silver Elite $99.00
- Gold Elite Plus $299.00
- Platinum Elite Plus $299.00
The application fee to match your current elite status with the frequent flier membership program of an airline is as follows if your primary continent of residence is anywhere in the world other than North America or South America; or if your primary country or territory of residence is anywhere in the world other than Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam:
- Silver Elite $80.00
- Gold Elite Plus $175.00
- Platinum Elite Plus $175.00
The following chart lists all criteria for eligibility for matching elite status to that of the Asante Rewards membership program:
Asante Rewards Tier | |||||
AIRLINE | Silver Elite | Gold Elite Plus | Platinum Elite Plus | ||
ANA
Mileage Club |
Bronze | Platinum | Diamond Super Flyers |
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Aegean Airlines
Miles+Bonus |
Silver | Gold | |||
Air Canada
Aeroplan |
25K | Elite 35K Elite 50K |
Elite 75K Super Elite 100K |
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Air China
PhoenixMiles |
Silver | Gold | Platinum | ||
Air India
Flying Returns |
Silver | Gold | Platinum | ||
Air New Zealand
AirPoints |
Silver | Gold | Elite | ||
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan |
MVP | MVP Gold | MVP 100K MVP 75K |
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American Airlines
AAdvantage |
Gold | Platinum | Concierge Key Executive Platinum Platinum Pro |
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Asiana Airlines
Asiana Club |
Gold | Diamond | Diamond Plus Platinum |
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Austrian Airlines
Miles & More |
Frequent Traveller | Senator | HON Circle | ||
Avianca
LifeMiles |
Silver | Gold | Diamond | ||
British Airways
Club |
Bronze | Silver | Gold Gold Guest List Premier |
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Brussels Airlines
Miles & More |
Frequent Traveller | Senator | HON Circle | ||
Cathay Pacific
Cathay |
Silver | Gold | Diamond Diamond Plus Invitation |
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Copa Airlines
ConnectMiles |
Silver | Gold | Platinum Presidential Platinum |
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EVA Air
Infinity MileageLands |
Silver | Gold | Diamond | ||
Egyptair
Plus |
Silver | Gold | Elite Platinum |
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Emirates
Skywards |
Silver | Gold | IO Platinum |
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Ethiopian Airlines
ShebaMiles |
Silver | Gold | Platinum | ||
Etihad
Guest |
Silver | Gold | Platinum | ||
Finnair
Plus |
Silver | Gold | Platinum Platinum Lumo |
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Gulf Air
Falconflyer |
Silver | Gold | Black | ||
Hawaiian Airlines
HawaiianMiles |
Gold | Platinum | |||
Hong Kong Airlines
Fortune Wings Club |
Silver | Gold | Platinum | ||
Iberia
Plus |
Plata | Oro | Infinita Infinita Prime Platino |
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Japan Airlines
Mileage Bank |
Crystal | Global Club / Global Club Crystal Global Club Sapphire |
Global Club Diamond Global Club Premier |
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JetBlue
TrueBlue Rewards |
Mosaic 1 | Mosaic 2 | Mosaic 3 Mosaic 4 |
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LOT Polish Airlines
Miles & More |
Frequent Traveller | Senator | HON Circle | ||
Lufthansa
Miles & More |
Frequent Traveller | Senator | HON Circle | ||
Malaysia Airlines
Enrich |
Silver | Gold | Platinum | ||
Oman Air
Sindbad |
Silver | Gold | |||
Philippine Airlines
Mabuhay Miles |
Elite | Premier Elite | Million Miler | ||
Qantas
Frequent Flyer |
Silver | Gold | Chairmans Lounge Platinum Platinum One |
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Qatar Airways
Privilege Club |
Silver | Gold | Platinum | ||
Royal Air Maroc
Safar Flyer |
Silver | Gold | Ambassador Platinum |
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Royal Brunei
Royal Skies |
Silver | Gold | |||
Royal Jordanian
Royal Club |
Silver JAY | Gold SPARROW | Platinum HAWK | ||
S7 Airlines
Priority |
Silver | Gold | Platinum | ||
SWISS
Miles & More |
Frequent Traveller | Senator | HON Circle | ||
Singapore Airlines
KrisFlyer |
Silver | Gold | PPS PPS Solitare |
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South African Airways
SAA Voyager |
Silver | Gold | Platinum | ||
Southwest
Rapid Rewards |
A-List | A-List Preferred | Companion Pass | ||
Sri Lankan Airlines
FlySmiLes |
Classic | Gold | Platinum | ||
TAP Air Portugal
Miles&Go |
Silver | Gold | Navigator | ||
Thai Airways
Royal Orchid Plus |
Silver | Gold | Platinum | ||
Turkish Airlines
Miles&Smiles |
Classic Plus | Elite | Elite Plus | ||
United Airlines
MileagePlus |
Premier Silver | Premier Gold | Global Services Premier 1K Premier Platinum |
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Virgin Australia
Velocity |
Silver | Gold | Beyond Platinum |
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WestJet
Westjet Rewards |
Silver | Gold | Platinum |
Matching Elite Status From Lodging Company Frequent Guest Membership Programs
The application fee to match your current elite status with the frequent guest membership program of a lodging company is as follows:
- Silver Elite $99.00
- Gold Elite Plus $299.00
- Platinum Elite Plus Not Available
The following chart lists all criteria for eligibility for matching elite status to that of the Asante Rewards membership program:
Asante Rewards Tier | |||||
Hotel | Silver Elite | Gold Elite Plus | Platinum Elite Plus | ||
Accor
ALL |
Silver | Diamond Gold Platinum |
Not Available | ||
Best Western
Rewards |
Gold | Diamond Diamond Select Platinum |
Not Available | ||
Choice Hotels International
Choice Privileges |
Gold | Diamond Platinum |
Not Available | ||
GHA
Discovery |
Gold | Platinum Titanium |
Not Available | ||
Hilton
Hilton Honors |
Silver | Diamond Gold |
Not Available | ||
Hyatt
World of Hyatt |
Discoverist | Explorist Globalist |
Not Available | ||
IHG
IHG One Rewards |
Silver Elite | Diamond Elite Gold Elite Platinum Elite Royal Ambassador |
Not Available | ||
Langham Hotels
Brilliant |
Topaz | Diamond Ruby Sapphire |
Not Available | ||
Marriott
Bonvoy |
Silver Elite | Ambassador Elite Gold Elite Platinum Elite Titanium Elite |
Not Available | ||
Mealia Hotels International
Mealia Rewards |
Silver | Gold Platinum |
Not Available | ||
Omni Hotels & Resorts
Select Guest |
Platinum | Black | Not Available | ||
Preferred Hotel Group
Prefer Hotel Rewards |
Silver | Gold Titanium |
Not Available | ||
Radisson Hotel Group
Radisson Rewards |
Premium | VIP | Not Available | ||
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Golden Circle |
Gold | Diamond Jade |
Not Available | ||
The Leading Hotels of The World
Leaders Club |
Club | Sterling | Not Available | ||
World Hotels
World Hotels Rewards |
Gold | Diamond Diamond Select Platinum |
Not Available | ||
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
Wyndham Rewards |
Gold | Diamond Platinum |
Not Available | ||
citizenM
mycitizenm+ |
Mycitizenm+ | Not Available |
Matching Elite Status From Travel Rewards Credit Card Programs
The application fee to match your current elite status with the travel rewards program of a credit card company is as follows:
- Silver Elite $99.00
- Gold Elite Plus Not Available
- Platinum Elite Plus Not Available
The following chart lists all criteria for eligibility for matching elite status to that of the Asante Rewards membership program:
Asante Rewards Tier | |||||
Card Type | Silver Elite | Gold Elite Plus | Platinum Elite Plus | ||
Visa Credit Cards Mastercard Credit Cards American Express Travel/Credit/Charge Cards |
VISA: Infinite, Signature, Rewards, Platinum
MASTERCARD: World, World Elite AMEX: Platinum/Charge |
Not Available | Not Available |
*Illustrative examples of loyalty program equivalencies. Terms, conditions, and fees apply.
For credit card match, the application fee must be paid using the applicable card type.
Elite Status Tiers and Benefits
Tier Level
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Ruby
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Silver Elite
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Gold Elite Plus
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Platinum Elite Plus
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Planning your Trip
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Earn Bonus Points when you fly
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50%
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75%
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100%
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Priority waitlist confirmation
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–
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✓
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✓
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✓
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Preferred Seating
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10% discount on your Standard Seats
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Free of charge within 24hours to departure
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Free of charge within 72hours to departure
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Free of charge
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Dedicated Phone Line Services
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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At the Airport
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Extra Baggage Allowance
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Save up to 10% on your first extra checked baggage
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1 Extra checked baggage on Kenya Airways & Sky Team Partners
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1 Extra checked baggage on Kenya Airways & Sky Team Partner
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1 Extra checked baggage on Kenya Airways & Sky Team Partners
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Sky Priority Services
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–
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–
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✓
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✓
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Elite Plus recognition
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–
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–
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✓
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✓
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Priority Check-in
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–
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–
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✓
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✓
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Priority Baggage Drop off and Priority tags
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–
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–
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✓
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✓
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Priority Services at Immigration & Security check
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–
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–
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✓
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✓
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Priority Services at Ticketing offices and Transfer desks
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–
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✓
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✓
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✓
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Priority Boarding
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–
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✓
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✓
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✓
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At the Lounge
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10% discount at Kenya Airways lounges
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25% Discount at Kenya Airways lounges
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Free Lounge access + 1 Companion
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Free Lounge access + 1 Companion
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Extra Benefits
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Reward Points Expiry
Starting- 01 Jan 2025
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36 Months
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No Expiry
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No Expiry
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No Expiry
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Promotional airline Discounts (exclusive to Asante reward Members)
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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Reduced thresholds to maintain Elite Status
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Maintain your Silver Tier status with a minimum activity of 15,000 Tier Points or 12 sectors on Kenya Airways and partner flights
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Maintain your Gold Tier status with a minimum activity of 30,000 Tier Points or 25 sectors on Kenya Airways and partner Flights
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Maintain your Platinum Tier status with a minimum activity of 60,000 Tier Points or 50 sectors on KQ Flights and its partners
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Member Airlines of the SkyTeam Alliance
The 18 airlines that are current members of the SkyTeam Alliance include:
- Aerolíneas Argentinas
- Aeromexico
- Air Europa Líneas Aéreas
- Air France
- China Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia
- Kenya Airways
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Korean Air
- Middle East Airlines – Air Liban
- Scandinavian Airlines or SAS
- Saudi Arabian Airlines or Saudia
- TAROM – Romanian Air Transport
- Vietnam Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Airways
- Xiamen Airlines
Depending on the elite status tier to which you match, you can take advantage of benefits with each of the aforementioned airlines in the SkyTeam alliance as detailed here.
Final Boarding Call
If you have wanted to earn elite status with an airline within the SkyTeam alliance and take advantage of the benefits that are offered, this is your opportunity to do so.
Moreover — once you earn elite status in one program, you can potentially match to elite status in other programs as well, which is usually easier than earning elite status the hard way…
Photograph ©2015 by Brian Cohen.