I just received a message inviting me to tier match to Etihad Gold Tier from their Etihad Guest Flyer Program, the Gold Tier is their second highest tier and comes with a bunch of great benefits, such as Lounge Access when you fly in Coach, and a 50% bonus on miles flown, for full details of the program see below:
This promotion may be targeted, but I think you have nothing to lose by trying, the requirements are that you must have status with another airline, it does cite “if you have gold status and above” well since not all airlines are equal, Gold with AA would be their entry level tier and gold with Etihad would be equivalent to Gold/Platinum on United. Give it a shot, you might not qualify, but you might well get free status.
To apply – send through the 3 items listed above to this email address: guesttiermatch@etihad.ae
Here are some more of the terms and conditions:
Benefits of Etihad Gold Status
50% extra Etihad Guest Miles on every flight
For all Etihad Airways flights flown, Etihad Guest Gold members will earn a tier miles bonus of 50% additional Etihad Guest Miles* on the base miles as a way of saying thank you for their loyalty. More…
* This bonus is only awarded to the Etihad Guest Miles earned by the member and not for the Etihad Guest Tier Miles.
Dedicated website with secure online account access
Keep a track of how many Etihad Guest Miles you have earned by registering for a secure online account. You can update your personal profile, claim missing miles, view your latest statement and find out more about special offers from Etihad Airways and our partners. More…
Exclusive Gold Tier Rewards and access to our dedicated Partner Network
Earn Etihad Guest Miles when you shop, drive or stay with one of our growing number of programme partners. Enjoy a host of benefits, from exclusive partner offers and unique spending offers to an array of generous rewards tailored just for you. More…
Family Membership
Etihad Guest lets you pool all the Etihad Guest Miles earned by anyone in your family into one single account and benefit from the added flexibility of a Family Membership – to be shared and enjoyed by everyone. More…
Online redemption at our Reward Shop
Etihad Guest Miles can be redeemed for much more than flight rewards – from indulgent weekend breaks to a wide choice of shopping and fashion. Experience how valuable your Etihad Guest Miles can become using a combination of miles and cash to redeem for any reward.
Travel preferences recorded online
Record your travel preferences online using the ‘Your Profile’ feature and help us provide you with the recognition you deserve. By giving us your seat preference and any special meal requests, for example, you save yourself the time and effort of providing these details the next time you book a flight quoting your Etihad Guest Number. More…
Waitlist priority (see point 1)
Enjoy waitlist priority on all our busy routes. Simply quote your Etihad Guest Number when you book a flight and we will make every effort to ensure you can fly whenever you wish to travel.
Guaranteed Coral Economy seat, if booked 24 hours in advance (see point 2, 4)
As an Etihad Guest Gold member, if you make a booking at least 24 hours in advance we will guarantee you a Coral Economy class seat on the Etihad Airways flight of your choice – even if the flight is fully booked.
Upgrade Using Miles (see point 1)
Spoil yourself by getting an upgrade using miles to next higher cabin. More…
Lounge access (see point 2, 5)
Whenever you travel in Coral Economy Class with Etihad Airways you can enjoy the luxury of our exclusive Pearl Business class lounge with an accompanying guest. When traveling or transiting out of Abu Dhabi International Airport, you and your guest are invited to use the Al Reem Lounge facility in Terminal 1. For your further convenience, you can also use the new dedicated check – in counter in Terminal 1.
Excess baggage allowance (see point 2, 6)
Take advantage of our free excess baggage allowance of 15 kg above the amount shown on your ticket. Your excess baggage allowance is guaranteed regardless of how full your flight is.
Priority check-in and boarding (see point 3)
Etihad Guest Gold members can check in at the Pearl Business class counter regardless of the class of travel and enjoy priority boarding at the aircraft. Simply present your Etihad Guest Card at check-in to benefit.
Fast-track immigration and baggage (see point 3,7)
Take advantage of our fast-track immigration regardless of your class when you travel on an Etihad Airways flight. Your baggage will also receive priority and arrive at the baggage carousel with the Pearl Business & Diamond First class baggage whenever possible.
Chauffeur Service (2, 3)
Etihad Guest Gold members can enjoy this service at all points throughout their journey when traveling in our Pearl Business or Diamond First Class.
Etihad Guest – Key points
1. Applicable on revenue tickets for Etihad Airways operated flights.
2. Only when traveling on Etihad Airways operated flights.
3. Only where service is offered.
4. Bookable in the highest economy class fare.
5. Accompanying guest should be traveling on Etihad Airways.
6. Not applicable on routes where the piece concept operates.
7. When traveling in Coral Economy Class, this service may be offered only if the facility is available and permitted by local authorities.
Best of luck with the match – let me know how you get on with this.
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