Airline Royal Jordanian Revives Royal Club Elite Membership Comparability Program
Royal Jordanian Airlines has opened up a status match opportunity for frequent flyers and hotel loyalty members, allowing them to fast-track to the airline's Royal Club Silver Jay (oneworld Ruby) or Gold Sparrow (oneworld Sapphire) status.
For residents of select European and Middle Eastern countries, the process is straightforward. You can apply for a status match by visiting the official Royal Jordanian status match portal at rj.statusmatch.com. Here, you'll register and upload proof of your current elite status, such as your membership number, current elite card, and possibly recent flight or hotel stay details. Submit the application and wait for confirmation; approval can be rapid, with some users reporting approval within just 8 hours and status appearing on the Royal Jordanian website soon after.
The status match is generally promoted for residents in Europe and the Middle East, although exact country eligibility details are available on the status match site. It's worth noting that this service is usually free, designed to attract frequent flyers by recognising their existing loyalty statuses.
However, there are some exceptions. For instance, none of the included hotel programs provide a path to Gold Sparrow status, only to Silver Jay status. The fee for matching to Silver Jay status from hotel programs is $49. Similarly, there is a fee to match to Royal Club Gold Sparrow status, which is $149.
A range of airline and hotel loyalty programmes are eligible for this status match. Among the airlines, passengers with elite status from various European and Middle Eastern carriers can apply. As for hotels, IHG One Rewards Silver Elite and above, Accor Live Limitless Silver and above, World of Hyatt Discoverist and above, Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite and above, Radisson Rewards Premium and VIP, Shangri-La Golden Circle Gold, Melia Rewards Silver, Preferred Hotels iPrefer Silver, Hilton Honors Silver and above, Langham Brilliant Topaz and above, and GHA Discovery Gold and above are all included.
Royal Club Silver Jay status includes Oneworld Ruby benefits, while Gold Sparrow status provides Oneworld Sapphire status and access to business-class airport lounges worldwide. If you're a frequent American Airlines flyer, Gold Sparrow status includes access to the Flagship Lounge, generally reserved for business class customers.
It's important to note that the U.S. is not included in the eligible countries for this status match. Eligible countries include Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Netherlands, Oman, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
In summary, for residents of select European and Middle Eastern countries, the status match to Royal Jordanian Royal Club Gold Sparrow is done online via their dedicated status match portal by submitting proof of your equivalent elite status from another loyalty program. This is a great opportunity for frequent flyers and hotel loyalty members to enhance their travel experiences with Royal Jordanian Airlines.
- Frequent travelers residing in the United Arab Emirates, for instance, can take advantage of the status match opportunity offered by Royal Jordanian Airlines to reach Royal Club Gold Sparrow status, allowing access to business-class airport lounges worldwide.
- Meanwhile, elite members of IHG One Rewards, Accor Live Limitless, World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Radisson Rewards, Shangri-La Golden Circle, Melia Rewards, Preferred Hotels, Hilton Honors, Langham Brilliant, GHA Discovery, and other selected hotel programs can use this opportunity to fast-track to Royal Jordanian Airlines' Royal Club Silver Jay status.
- To embark on this journey, travelers can simply visit rj.statusmatch.com, the official Royal Jordanian status match portal, where they can register, upload their current elite status proof, and submit their application; the process is generally free.
