SAS Just Reopened the BA Status Match to SkyTeam - Plus Qatar's 60% Avios Bonus Ends Tonight

A status match with a 23-month runway, a buy-Avios deal that closes at midnight, and a hotel programme that just quietly fixed one of its most frustrating limitations - Monday is not messing around.

SAS EuroBonus is part of SkyTeam - but which of the following airlines is also a SkyTeam member, making it accessible with matched SAS status?

The answer is waiting near the bottom... keep scrolling 👇

SAS EuroBonus has quietly relaunched its status match for British Airways Club members - and the timing is interesting. With BA's own tier point requirements making status harder to hold for many UK flyers, paying a flat fee to buy into SkyTeam Elite Plus for almost two years is genuinely worth a look.

Here's how the fees break down:

The key detail is duration. Your matched status could last up to 23 months, potentially running all the way to September 2028.

For BA Silver members, the €199 Gold Elite Plus match is probably the most compelling. SkyTeam Elite Plus gets you lounge access, priority check-in, extra baggage allowance and priority boarding across participating SkyTeam carriers, which includes Air France, KLM and Delta.

BA Gold members should check the SAS page for current Diamond pricing before deciding. We have not confirmed the Diamond fee here, so do not assume it matches the Gold price.

This is a direct route into SkyTeam Elite Plus perks for up to 23 months, for a one-off fee. If you're a BA Silver member who has been flying more Air France, KLM or Delta routes lately, or who simply wants a lounge card that works across more of Europe, €199 for up to 23 months of Elite Plus is hard to argue with. Apply via the SAS EuroBonus status match website directly.

For years, transferring World of Hyatt points to another member meant downloading a PDF form, filling it in and emailing it off to Hyatt, then waiting. As of 15th October 2026, members can transfer points directly through the Hyatt website.

The rules to know:

The practical use case is obvious. Say you and your partner each have 20,000 Hyatt points in separate accounts. Combining them for a 40,000-point stay used to be a faff. Now it takes a few clicks online.

This won't change the game for solo collectors, but for couples, families and travelling duos who accumulate points in separate accounts, it removes one of Hyatt's most irritating friction points. Hyatt's programme is already strong - this just makes it more practical for real-world use.

If you collect Miles & More - Lufthansa's frequent flyer programme covering Star Alliance partners including Swiss, Austrian and Brussels Airlines - there's now a UK debit card option available. This is a notable gap-filler for UK collectors who want to earn on everyday spending towards Star Alliance redemptions without taking out a credit card.

The Miles & More programme covers a broad range of Star Alliance carriers, and earned miles can be used for flights across the alliance - including to destinations well served from UK airports like LHR and LGW. If you're already collecting Avios through BA but want a second earning stream that points towards Lufthansa Business Class or SWISS First, this is worth investigating.

For a full comparison of UK cards that earn Star Alliance miles, our credit card comparison tool shows you current earning rates side by side.

Most UK points collectors are firmly in the Avios camp, but if Lufthansa Business Class or Star Alliance redemptions are on your radar, having a dedicated UK earning card for Miles & More now makes that a more realistic goal from everyday spending.

The Qatar Airways Privilege Club buy-Avios promotion ends tonight, 19th October 2026. Award Travel Finder lists the 60% bonus as expiring today. At Qatar's base price for Avios purchases, the bonus works out at roughly 1.1p per Avios at current exchange rates. Check the Qatar Privilege Club page for the minimum purchase that qualifies before you buy.

Buying Avios rarely beats earning them. This only makes sense if you're a short stack away from a specific redemption. Use our Buy Avios Calculator to check whether purchasing makes sense for your situation before committing.

Compare before you buy, and avoid buying Avios speculatively. Only do it if you have a specific flight or upgrade already in mind.

Separately, Hilton Honors is running a 120% bonus on purchased Hilton points, valid until 21st November. That's 33 days away, so less urgency than the Qatar deal - but worth flagging because a 120% bonus is unusually generous for Hilton. If you're eyeing a Hilton stay - say a Conrad or a Waldorf property - and you're a little short, this is one of the better buy-points moments of the year.

Warning: Buying hotel points is rarely the most efficient way to accumulate a balance. Calculate the cash value of the stay you're targeting first. Hilton points are generally worth around 0.4-0.5p each on premium redemptions, so the maths only works if you're unlocking a room that costs significantly more in cash than the points purchase price.

The answer is 🔴 Air France. Air France is a SkyTeam member, so SAS EuroBonus status unlocks SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits when you fly Air France. Virgin Atlantic is not in an alliance, and Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines are Star Alliance members, so SAS status does not reach them.

If you're a BA Club member, would you pay €199 for 23 months of SkyTeam Elite Plus status via SAS? Vote in the poll above, or hit reply. I read every response and I'm curious whether UK readers see this as a bargain or an awkward compromise.

That's it for today's issue - but don't let the day slip by without checking the Qatar Airways 60% Avios bonus. It closes tonight, and if you're a few thousand Avios short of a Business Class redemption, 1.1p per Avios with a free transfer to your BA account is a decent price to pay. Don't leave it till after dinner.

These are the top credit card welcome bonuses we're tracking. Offers change frequently - see all cards.

1. HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard: Receive 70,000 reward points when you spend £2,000 on your card in the first 90 days of card membership (£290/yr)

2. Platinum Card: 50,000 points after spending £6,000 in 3 months (£650/yr)

3. Business Gold Card: 40,000 points after spending £3,000 in 3 months (£175/yr)

Looking to redeem your points? Here's what's available right now (via Award Travel Finder):

Status Matches:

• Etihad Status Match - Etihad Airways

• Royal Jordanian Status Match - Royal Jordanian (oneworld)

• Air Astana Status Match - Air Astana

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