• What is the GHA DISCOVERY Status Match offer?

  GHA DISCOVERY offers customers who have elite frequent traveller status with an eligible airline, hotel, or cruise line loyalty program to apply for a Status Match. Once eligible customers pay the application fee and are approved, they will receive GHA DISCOVERY Titanium or GHA DISCOVERY Platinum status valid until the of the subsequent calendar year as determined by the Status Match process, along with a gift of DISCOVERY Dollars (D$), the rewards currency of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program. Selected credit card holders are also eligible to match. Requests for a Status Match can be made at https://ghadiscovery.statusmatch.com




• Do I have to be a GHA DISCOVERY member to participate in the offer?

  No. You can apply for the offer without being a GHA DISCOVERY member. Enrol later - to receive the D$ gift and enjoy the programme benefits.




• What airline, hotel or cruise line status levels are eligible to apply?

  You must hold an elite status with an eligible loyalty program listed in the eligibility table.
  
  To confirm eligibility for this offer, applicants may be required to provide a valid government-issued ID (passport or driver’s licence).




• How much value in DISCOVERY Dollars will approved applicants receive? What can I do with these DISCOVERY Dollars?

  With the GHA DISCOVERY Platinum status match, you will receive a gift of D$50.
  
  GHA DISCOVERY Titanium status is complemented with a D$75 gift. Please find more information about earning and spending DISCOVERY Dollars here.
  
  Approved applicants will have their D$ applied to their account within ten (10) business days after completing the Status Match upgrade.




• What credit card holders are eligible to apply?

  See below for the eligible credit cards and tier mapping:
  
  - Mastercard World (Must be issued in Europe) -> GHA DISCOVERY Platinum
  - Mastercard World Elite (Must be issued in Europe) -> GHA DISCOVERY Titanium
  
  - Visa Signature, Rewards, Platinum (Must be issued in Europe or North America) -> GHA DISCOVERY Platinum
  - Visa Infinite (Must be issued in Europe or North America) -> GHA DISCOVERY Titanium.
  
  To begin the Status Match process using an eligible credit card type, select the credit card that you hold from the main page as you begin your application. No other types of cards or countries are eligible under this offer.




• Are there eligibility requirements beyond having status with an eligible elite status (eg: airline/hotel/cruise/credit card)?

  The Status Match offer is only open to eligible residents who hold eligible elite status. You may be required to provide evidence upon application.
  
  Customers without eligible travel elite status may be eligible to apply for the credit card status match.
  
  See the eligibility table for details.




• What GHA DISCOVERY status can I obtain through the offer?

  Approved members will receive a GHA DISCOVERY Platinum or GHA DISCOVERY Titanium status based on the equivalent elite status level with their current loyalty program or the credit card they hold. See the chart below to see what tier you will receive upon approval.
  
  Refer to the GHA DISCOVERY website for benefits associated with each tier: https://www.ghadiscovery.com/gha-discovery-benefits. The “Status Sharing” benefit does not apply.




• How long is the GHA DISCOVERY status valid if my Status Match request is approved?

  Upon approval, your GHA DISCOVERY status will be valid until the end of the subsequent calendar year. To retain your GHA DISCOVERY status, you must re-qualify based on the published GHA DISCOVERY program requirements on https://www.ghadiscovery.com/our-programme




• Is there an application fee?

  The application and processing fees differ per tier and region. Application fees are subject to change. Click here to view the applicable fees.
  
  Once your request is approved, approved members will also receive a gift of DISCOVERY Dollars (D$). For more information about GHA DISCOVERY Dollars, refer to https://www.ghadiscovery.com/DISCOVERY-Dollars




• How long is the GHA DISCOVERY Status Match offer available?

  The offer is available until 16 December 2024. However, GHA DISCOVERY and StatusMatch.com reserve the right to end or amend the offer without notice.
  
  If your Status Match is approved, you will have until December 30, 2024, to activate your new Status Match.
  
  Once activated, your new GHA DISCOVERY status will be valid until the end of December 2025.




• What information is required to submit a Status Match application?

  To participate in the campaign, you need to apply by providing the details of your airline, hotel, or cruise line program status, paying the associated application fee and using a valid email address where we can communicate with you.
  
  Eligible credit card holders will be required to pay the application fee using the credit card that is eligible for the status match.
  
  During the application process, we will ask you for evidence of your loyalty status with eligible companies (for example, a photo of your card). You may be required to provide other personal details, such as your passport or driver's license, to help us validate your information and eligibility.
  
  Our privacy policy is available here.




• How soon will I receive my new GHA DISCOVERY status after applying?

  You will be informed within three (3) business days following your completed application of the requested information and documentation whether or not your Status Match has been approved.
  
  Once approved, you will receive an email link to your new status upgrade.
  
  Following the steps included in the enrolment link, your new status upgrade will be instant.




• How soon will I receive my gift of DISCOVERY Dollars (D$)?

  Following your request approval and new status application, D$ will be applied to your account within ten (10) business days.




• I successfully matched with GHA DISCOVERY, and since then, my other airline/hotel/cruise line status has been upgraded to an even higher tier. Can I upgrade my GHA DISCOVERY status?

  No. Status Matches are calculated on the tier you hold at the time of application.
  
  If you are, for example, about to be upgraded to the next tier with your airline, we recommend applying for the GHA DISCOVERY Status Match after you have that higher tier in your account. Only one (1) status match is allowed per person.




• I successfully applied for GHA DISCOVERY Platinum using my Mastercard World or Visa Signature/Platinum/Elite credit card, and since then, I have been approved for the Mastercard World Elite or the Visa Infinite card. Can I get my GHA DISCOVERY Titanium status updated/upgraded?

  No. Status Matches are calculated on the credit card on which you paid the application fee at the time of application.




• I have previously taken advantage of a Status Match offer with GHA DISCOVERY. Can I apply for this offer and get upgraded?

  No. Your GHA DISCOVERY account may only receive a maximum of one (1) Status Match upgrade.




• Who do I contact if I have more questions?

  If you have questions about your Status Match request, please contact [email protected]
  
  If you have questions about the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program, please go here.

Status Match Available to eligible status holders in select regions.

	GHA DISCOVERY Tier
AIRLINE	PLATINUM	TITANIUM
ANA Mileage Club	BRONZE PLATINUM	DIAMOND SUPER FLYERS
Aer Lingus AerClub	PLATINUM SILVER	CONCIERGE
Air Canada Aeroplan	25K ELITE 35K ELITE 50K	ELITE 75K SUPER ELITE 100K
Air France Flying Blue	GOLD SILVER	PLATINUM ULTIMATE
Air India Flying Returns	GOLD SILVER	PLATINUM
Air New Zealand AirPoints	GOLD SILVER	ELITE
American Airlines AAdvantage	GOLD PLATINUM	CONCIERGE KEY EXECUTIVE PLATINUM PLATINUM PRO
Asiana Airlines Asiana Club	DIAMOND GOLD	DIAMOND PLUS PLATINUM
Austrian Airlines Miles & More	FREQUENT TRAVELLER SENATOR	HON CIRCLE
Azul Airlines Tudo Azul	SAPPHIRE TOPAZ	DIAMOND
British Airways Executive Club	BRONZE SILVER	GOLD GOLD GUEST LIST PREMIER
Brussels Airlines Miles & More	FREQUENT TRAVELLER SENATOR	HON CIRCLE
Cathay Pacific Cathay	GOLD SILVER	DIAMOND DIAMOND PLUS INVITATION
Emirates Skywards	GOLD SILVER	IO PLATINUM
Etihad Guest	GOLD SILVER	PLATINUM
Finnair Plus	GOLD SILVER	PLATINUM PLATINUM LUMO
ITA Airways Volare	PLUS SMART	EXECUTIVE PREMIUM
Iberia Plus	GOLD SILVER	INFINITA PLATINUM PRIME SINGULAR
Japan Airlines Mileage Bank	CRYSTAL GLOBAL CLUB / GLOBAL CLUB CRYSTAL GLOBAL CLUB SAPPHIRE	GLOBAL CLUB DIAMOND GLOBAL CLUB PREMIER
KLM Flying Blue	GOLD SILVER	PLATINUM ULTIMATE
Korean Air SKYPASS	MORNING CALM CLUB MORNING CALM PREMIUM CLUB	MILLION MILER CLUB
LATAM LATAM Pass	GOLD GOLD PLUS PLATINUM	BLACK BLACK SIGNATURE
LOT Polish Airlines Miles & More	FREQUENT TRAVELLER SENATOR	HON CIRCLE
Lufthansa Miles & More	FREQUENT TRAVELLER SENATOR	HON CIRCLE
Malaysia Airlines Enrich	GOLD SILVER	PLATINUM
Qantas Frequent Flyer	GOLD SILVER	CHAIRMANS LOUNGE PLATINUM PLATINUM ONE
Qatar Airways Privilege Club	GOLD SILVER	PLATINUM
SAS EuroBonus	GOLD SILVER	DIAMOND PANDION
SWISS Miles & More	FREQUENT TRAVELLER SENATOR	HON CIRCLE
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer	GOLD SILVER	PPS PPS SOLITARE
TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go	GOLD SILVER	NAVIGATOR
Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus	GOLD SILVER	PLATINUM
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles	CLASSIC PLUS ELITE	ELITE PLUS
United Airlines MileagePlus	PREMIER GOLD PREMIER SILVER	GLOBAL SERVICES PREMIER 1K PREMIER PLATINUM
Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles	GOLD TITANIUM	PLATINUM
Virgin Australia Velocity	GOLD SILVER	BEYOND PLATINUM

	GHA DISCOVERY Tier
HOTEL	PLATINUM	TITANIUM
Accor ALL	GOLD SILVER	DIAMOND PLATINUM
Choice Hotels International Choice Privileges	GOLD PLATINUM	DIAMOND
Hilton Hilton Honors	GOLD SILVER	DIAMOND
Hyatt World of Hyatt	DISCOVERIST EXPLORIST	GLOBALIST
IHG IHG One Rewards	GOLD ELITE SILVER ELITE	DIAMOND ELITE PLATINUM ELITE ROYAL AMBASSADOR
Marriott Bonvoy	GOLD ELITE SILVER ELITE	AMBASSADOR ELITE PLATINUM ELITE TITANIUM ELITE
Preferred Hotel Group Prefer Hotel Rewards	GOLD SILVER	TITANIUM
Radisson Hotel Group Radisson Rewards	PREMIUM VIP
The Leading Hotels of The World Leaders Club	CLUB STERLING
citizenM mycitizenm+	MYCITIZENM+

	GHA DISCOVERY Tier
CRUISE LINE	PLATINUM	TITANIUM
Celebrity Cruises Captains Circle	CLASSIC SELECT	ELITE ELITE PLUS ZENITH
Norwegian Cruise Line Latitudes Rewards	GOLD SILVER	AMBASSADOR DIAMOND PLATINUM SAPPHIRE
Princess Cruise Lines Captains Circle	GOLD RUBY	ELITE PLATINUM
Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Society	GOLD PLATINUM	DIAMOND DIAMOND PLUS EMERALD PINNACLE CLUB
Scenic Scenic Club	DIAMOND PLATINUM	EMERALD

	GHA DISCOVERY Tier
CARD TYPE/REGION	PLATINUM	TITANIUM
European Issued Visa Credit Cards European Issued Mastercard Credit Cards	VISA: Signature, Rewards, Platinum MASTERCARD: World	VISA: Infinite MASTERCARD: World Elite
USA/Canadian Issued Visa Credit Cards	VISA: Signature, Rewards, Platinum	VISA: Infinite

*Illustrative examples of loyalty program equivalencies. Terms, conditions and fees apply.
For credit card match the application fee must be paid using the applicable card type.