Etihad Guest Gold Status Match

Etihad is currently offering a status match to Etihad Guest Gold, based on existing status with other airlines.

How it works

The status match is for the first 500 eligible members only, or that's they say on the status match page. How it works really, is that "eligible members are determined based on their track record with other airlines where they have status. Plus obviously, they will assess what revenue potential you contribute to them, ie Etihad. If you travel often to the Middle East, or you are based in AUH or DXB (and, of course, travel a lot) then this is for you.

Click here to go to the status match page.

Note, that this is valid only for applications up to June 18, 2013, but no harm in trying if you're late, especially if they believe you have the revenue potential to them.

Their promise


Here's what they have to say about benefits after getting upgraded to Etihad Guest Gold

What’s more, when you get upgraded to Etihad Guest Gold, you will receive triple Etihad Guest Miles on all flights in Diamond First Class and double Etihad Guest Miles on all flights in Pearl Business Class for a limited period. With this exciting offer, when you travel on a return ticket between Abu Dhabi and New York in Diamond First Class, you can earn enough miles to redeem a one-way Diamond First Class ticket between Abu Dhabi and New York. More details will be provided in the confirmation mail.

And of course, other benefits of Etihad Guest Gold are yours...check them out here.

Value to you

This may not be of much value to most people, and particularly so when there's just 500 upgrades available. Indian users in particular should, in my view, definitely attempt this. There's lots to be gained if you get an upgrade, in view of the Jet Airways-Etihad deal (yes, it is currently in a bit of bureaucratic hell, but things will sort themselves out soon, I'm hoping).

And of course, if you DO get the match, this can be a good stepping stone to your next (and preferred) status match!

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