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LATAM Pass just extended its status match campaign and is now offering elite status through March 31, 2025. As LATAM Airlines is not part of any alliance (LATAM left Oneworld in May 2020), status matching to LATAM Pass is really only going to be a good idea if you're flying in South America or plan to fly LATAM's partners (such as Delta, Japan Airlines, Qantas, and Qatar Airways) before the expiration date.
How To Status Match to LATAM Pass
You can status match to LATAM Pass if you're an elite member of one of 30 different airline programs. But, this match isn't free. LATAM is charging a $199 application fee for this status match. If you're interested in status matching to LATAM Pass, click on this link.
The match now grants LATAM pass elite status until March 31, 2025. That's much better than the previous offer of less than six months of LATAM Pass elite status.
Which LATAM Pass elite status tier you'll get from this status match depends on which airline status you currently have. The good news is that almost every airline's elite status will get you Gold Plus. The only elite status which matches to LATAM Pass Gold (the lowest tier) is Avianca LifeMiles Red Plus.
Unfortunately, you can't status match to LATAM Pass top-tier Black Signature.
Here's a chart that shows all the different matches:
Airline/Rewards Program | LATAM Gold Plus | LATAM Platinum | LATAM Black |
---|---|---|---|
Aegean Airlines Miles + Bonus | Silver | Gold | |
Aerolineas Argentinas Aerolineas Plus | Gold | Platinum | |
Aeromexico Club Premier | Gold | Platinum | Titanium |
Air Baltic Club | Executive | VIP | |
Air Europa SUMA | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
Air France–KLM Flying Blue | Silver | Gold | Platinum, Platinum Ultimate |
Air Mauritius Kestrelflyer | Silver | Gold | |
Air New Zealand AirPoints | Silver | Gold | Elite |
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | MVP | MVP Gold | MVP Gold 100K, MVP Gold 75K |
American Airlines AAdvantage | Gold | Platinum | Concierge Key, Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro |
Avianca LifeMiles | Silver | Gold | Diamond |
British Airways Executive Club | Bronze | Silver | Gold, Gold Guest List, Premier |
Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Miles | Silver | Gold | Executive Gold |
Copa Airlines ConnectMiles | Silver | Gold | Platinum, Presidential Platinum |
Emirates Skywards | Silver | Gold | IO, Platinum |
Etihad Guest | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
GOL Smiles [Brazil members only] | n/a | n/a | Diamond [Must have earned over 100,000 status miles in current membership year] |
Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles | Gold | Platinum | |
Iberia Plus | Silver | Gold | Infinita, Platinum, Prime, Singular |
JetBlue TrueBlue | Mosaic 1 | Mosaic 2 | Mosaic 3, Mosaic 4 |
KLM Flying Blue | Silver | Gold | Platinum, Platinum Ultimate |
Lufthansa Miles & More | Frequent Traveller | Senator | HON Circle |
Qantas Frequent Flyer | Silver | Gold | Chairmans Lounge Platinum, Platinum One |
Scandinavian Airlines EuroBonus | Silver | Gold | Diamond, Pandion |
South African Airways | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | A-List | A-List Preferred | Companion Pass |
TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | Silver | Gold | |
United Airlines MileagePlus | Premier Silver | Premier Gold | Global Services, Premier 1K, Premier Platinum |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | Silver | Gold | |
Virgin Australia Velocity | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
Terms and Conditions
- You should receive your LATAM Pass elite status within six days of a successful application.
- Your elite status will last until March 31, 2025.
- Members from all countries have to pay a $199 application fee.
- Elite statuses with other airlines will not be considered.
Related: Do LATAM Pass Miles and LATAM Pass Points Expire?
LATAM Pass Elite Status Benefits
There are quite a few benefits that come with LATAM Pass elite statuses. Here are a few from the pertinent statuses:
LATAM Gold Plus
- Bonus 40% miles on international flights.
- Courtesy cabin upgrades with coupons.
- Seat selection.
- Premium access on all flights.
- Premium boarding.
- Priority baggage on international flights.
- Domestic flights moved forward or postponed within the same day.
LATAM Platinum
- All benefits of previous levels.
- Bonus 80% miles on international flights.
- Latam+ seat.
- LATAM lounges.
- Associated airline lounges.
- Additional checked baggage.
- Earn pending LATAM Pass Miles at no cost.
- Preferential service from the Contact Center.
LATAM Black
- All benefits of previous levels.
- Bonus 100% miles on international flights.
- Preferential support.
- International flights moved forward or postponed within the same day.
- Free bassinet.
Note that the benefits are limited for Basic fare tickets.
LATAM Pass elite status members also get elite benefits with the following partner airlines: Delta, AeroMexico, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Qantas, and Qatar Airways. You can also earn LATAM Pass miles through these partner airlines. Just keep in mind that LATAM is not in any alliance, so your elite status perks will depend on the individual partnership.
LATAM Pass Elite Status Benefits on Delta
Delta is going to be the most relevant partnership for most U.S.-based travelers. LATAM elites can enjoy the following benefits on Delta:
- Sky Club access — for you and one traveling companion on international itineraries on Delta, LATAM or partners.
- Select selection — this might include preferred seats, but you must request at the airport. Not available on basic economy tickets.
- Premium access — Silver Medallion-level perks for Gold and Gold Plus elites. Sky Priority for Platinum, Black, and Black Signature.
- Priority baggage
- Priority boarding — Zone 1 for Gold Plus; Sky Priority for Platinum (and higher)
- Additional checked baggage — for Platinum, Black, and Black Signature
Our Take
Taking advantage of this status match will be an individual decision for each member. As it's not free, you'll have to determine if the benefits outweigh the fee. Obviously, this will most benefit members who are taking flights to South America — or flying LATAM's collection of partner airlines — before March 31, 2025.
The $199 is a reasonable cost for perks like free seat selection, priority baggage, and priority boarding if you plan on taking multiple trips. However, if you try to match just to enjoy the benefits for one trip or two, the cost might not be worth it.
But if you can maximize your new status, here's the link to apply for your LATAM Pass status match.
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