# Current airline and hotel status matches (November 2026)

5 live status matches, updated November 4, 2026.

_Updated November 4, 2026, 14:58 UTC_

Status matches and status challenges, where an airline or hotel program grants elite status based on status held elsewhere, sometimes with a qualifying target to keep it. Rows are drawn from program announcements and from reader data points, so the terms can differ by member and some offers are targeted. Unverified reports stay in a separate list for 45 days after the last report.

## Confirmed deadline (3)

- [Targeted: Royal Jordanian Gold Sparrow match for USD 149 to 7 Nov 2026](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/royal-jordanian-flash-hotel-status-match-oneworld-sapphire-for-for-uk-eu-residen) · [Register](https://www.rj.com/en/royal-club/royal-club/register) · [Offer page](https://rj.statusmatch.com/faq/) · Expires Nov 7, 2026
  UK and EU residents who hold mid or top tier hotel elite status can buy Royal Club Gold Sparrow for USD 149 through 7 November 2026.
  Eligibility: residents of UK/EU with mid or top-tier hotel status ^ can match to Gold Sparrow for USD 149. Entry-level hotel members can match to Silver Jay for USD 49, or upgrade to Gold Sparrow for USD 248 †
- [Qatar restores lost Privilege Club status with Doha flights by 18 Dec](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-privilege-get-back-your-tier-expiring-march-1-december-18-2026) · [Offer page](https://www.qatarairways.com/en-qa/Privilege-Club/offers/members-offer-october.html) · Expires Dec 18, 2026 · Qatar Airways
  Privilege Club members who lost status between 1 March and 18 December 2026 can regain it by flying Qatar Airways from Doha from 11 October to 18 December 2026.
  Eligibility: This offer is available to members whose Privilege Club tier changed to a lower tier between 1 March 2026 and 18 December 2026.
- [Targeted: Lenovo Pro members get Hilton Gold for 90 days](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hilton-for-business-instant-gold-with-fast-track-for-lenovo-pro-members-sign-up) · [Register](https://www.hiltonhonors.com/en_US/LenovoPro/landing/) · Expires Dec 31, 2026 · Hilton Honors
  Lenovo Pro members who register for Hilton for Business by December 31, 2026 receive instant Hilton Honors Gold for 90 days.
  Eligibility: This offer is only valid for members of Lenovo Pro.

## No end date reported (2)

Reported in the last 30 days without a deadline.

- [SAS EuroBonus matches elite status from 80 airline programs](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/sas-offers-status-match-to-skyteam-elite-plus) · No end date reported
  Elite members of more than 80 airline programs can match into SAS EuroBonus Silver, Gold or Diamond for 89 euros and up with no flight challenge.
  Eligibility: If you hold status with Aeroplan, WestJet Rewards, or most other major airline programs, you could match into EuroBonus Silver, Gold, or Diamond
- [Targeted: Hyatt elites can chase Aeroplan 25K to 75K in 90 days](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-canada-aeroplan-status-challenge-for-world-of-hyatt-members) · [Offer page](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/aeroplan/status-challenge.html) · No end date reported · Air Canada, World of Hyatt
  Air Canada will award Aeroplan 25K to Hyatt Explorists and Globalists who earn 8,000 SQC in 90 days.
  Eligibility: To be eligible for the Aeroplan Elite Status Challenge offer, the member’s account must be linked in accordance with the Account Linking Rules , and the World of Hyatt member must hold World of Hyatt Explorist or Globalist status at the time of registration.

## Recently expired (4)

- [Targeted: Royal Club Gold Sparrow match for UK and EU ends Nov 5](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/udpate-royal-jordanian-flash-hotel-status-match-oneworld-sapphire-for-for-uk-eu) · [Register](https://www.rj.com/en/royal-club/royal-club/register) · [Offer page](https://rj.statusmatch.com/faq/) · Expired Nov 5, 2026
  Royal Jordanian is ending a paid hotel match to Gold Sparrow, equal to Oneworld Sapphire, on November 5, 2026 instead of November 7 for UK and EU elites.
  Eligibility: residents of UK/EU with mid or top-tier hotel status ^ can match to Gold Sparrow for USD 149. Entry-level hotel members can match to Silver Jay for USD 49, or upgrade to Gold Sparrow for USD 248 †
- [Targeted: $149 Royal Club Gold match for GCC hotel elites](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/royal-jordanian-limited-time-hotel-status-match-oneworld-sapphire-for-for-gcc-re) · [Register](https://www.rj.com/en/royal-club/royal-club/register) · Expired Oct 31, 2026
  Royal Jordanian is matching mid or top tier hotel elites who live in GCC countries into Royal Club Gold Sparrow for 149 dollars through 31 October 2026.
  Eligibility: residents of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE with mid or top-tier hotel status ^ can match to Gold Sparrow for USD 149. Entry-level hotel members can match to Silver Jay for USD 49, or upgrade to Gold Sparrow for USD 248 †
- [Targeted: United matches AA and Delta elites through Oct 15, 2026](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/uniteds-revenge-status-match-for-american-airlines-delta-air-lines-elite-members) · [Register](https://promo.united.com/offers/statusmatchbetterwifi) · Expired Oct 15, 2026 · United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
  United is matching AA and Delta elites to Premier for 90 days, with a spend challenge through January 31, 2028, for U.S. members applying by October 15, 2026.
  Eligibility: To request a MileagePlus® Status Match, a participant must be an authenticated member of MileagePlus who resides, as indicated by the address on their MileagePlus account, in the United States and hold an active account with an eligible airline and have an eligible elite level valid for the current calendar year.
- [Targeted: United 90-day Premier match for Delta and American elites](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-taunts-delta-with-new-switch-to-better-wi-fi-status-match-and-fast-track) · [Register](https://united.com/switchtobetterwifi) · [Offer page](https://promo.united.com/offers/statusmatchbetterwifi) · Expired Oct 15, 2026 · United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines
  United is offering 90 days of matching Premier status to eligible U.S. Delta SkyMiles and American AAdvantage elites who apply by October 15, 2026.
  Eligibility: The promotion is open through October 15, 2026, to eligible U.S. residents with elite status in Delta SkyMiles or American AAdvantage.

## Availability unverified (1)

These reports do not confirm that an offer is still available.

- [Targeted: Mainland China Amex Platinum matched to IHG Platinum Elite](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-platinum-status-fast-track-stay-rebate-for-amex-platinum-cardhol) · Availability unverified: conflicting deadline evidence · American Express
  IHG is matching registered American Express Platinum cardholders in Mainland China to One Rewards Platinum Elite through 31 December 2027.
  Eligibility: Eligible American Express Platinum Cardmembers in Mainland China

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