Frequently Asked Questions

Loyalty Status Co (StatusMatch.com), in partnership with Philippine Airlines, offers customers who have frequent flyer status to apply, pay a fee and receive Elite or Premier Elite status. The customer can submit their request at philippineairlines.statusmatch.com.

Yes, to be eligible, you first need to create a free Mabuhay Miles membership account. To enroll, go here.

If you hold any level status with select airlines, you are invited to apply for either an Elite or Premier Elite status match.

See below for a full list of eligible airlines and tier mapping.
Other airline programs may be accepted subject to further assessment.

Airlines Matching Allowed & Selected Elite Premier Elite
Aegean Airlines Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Air Canada Yes 25K35K 50K75KSuper Elite
Air China Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Air India Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Air New Zealand Yes Silver GoldPlatinumBlack
ANA Yes Bronze PlatinumSuperFlyers ClubDiamond
Asiana Airlines Yes Gold DiamondDiamond PlusPlatinum
Austrian Airlines Yes Frequent Traveller SenatorHON Circle
Avianca Yes Red PlusSilver GoldDiamondMagno
Aeroflot Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Aerolineas Argentinas Yes Gold PlatinumDiamond
Aeromexico Yes Silver GoldPlatinumTitanium
Air Europa Yes Suma Silver GoldPlatinum
Air France Yes Silver GoldPlatinumUltimate
Air Asia Yes Gold PlatinumBlack
Air Astana Yes Silver GoldDiamond
Air Mauritius Yes Silver Gold
Azul Airlines Yes Topazio SafiraDiamanteDiamante UniqueAzul One
Airlink Yes Red EmeraldBlack
Aer Lingus Yes Silver PlatinumConcierge
Brussels Airlines Yes Frequent Traveller SenatorHON Circle
Bangkok Airways Yes Premier Premier Plus
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Yes Silver Gold
Copa Airlines Yes Silver GoldPlatinumPresidential
Croatia Airlines Yes Frequent Traveller SenatorHON Circle
China Airlines Yes Gold EmeraldParagon
China Eastern Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Caribbean Airlines Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
China Southern Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Delta Air Lines Yes Silver GoldPlatinumDiamond360
Emirates Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Egyptair Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Ethiopian Airlines Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
EVA Air Yes Silver GoldDiamond
Etihad Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
El Al Yes Silver GoldPlatinumTop Platinum
EasyJet Yes PlusFlight Club -
Frontier Yes Silver GoldPlatinumDiamond
Garuda Indonesia Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Gulf Air Yes Silver GoldBlack
GOL Yes Silver GoldDiamond
Hong Kong Airlines Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Hainan Airlines Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Icelandair Yes Saga Silver Gold
Indigo Yes Blu 2 Blu 1
JetBlue Yes Mosaic 1Mosaic 2 Mosaic 3Mosaic 4
Kenya Airways Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
KLM Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Korean Air Yes Morning Calm Club Morning Calm Premium ClubMillion Miler Club
Kuwait Airways Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
KM Malta Yes Traveller ExplorerPioneer
LOT Polish Airlines Yes Frequent Traveller SenatorHON Circle
Lufthansa Yes Frequent Traveller SenatorHON Circle
LATAM Yes Gold PlatinumBlackBlack Signature
Middle East Airlines Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Batik Air Malaysia Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Mahan Air Yes Silver GoldGold Plus
Pakistan International Airlines Yes Emerald SapphireDiamond
Royal Brunei Yes Silver Elite Gold
Singapore Airlines Yes Silver GoldPPS ClubSolitaire PPS Club
SAS Yes Silver GoldDiamond
Shenzen Airlines Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
South African Airways Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
SWISS Yes Frequent Traveller SenatorHON Circle
Saudia Yes Silver Gold
Southwest Yes A-List A-List preferredCompanion Pass
Starlux Yes Adventurer ExplorerInsighter
SpiceJet Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Thai Airways Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
TAP Air Portugal Yes Silver GoldNavigator
Turkish Airlines Yes Classic Plus EliteElite Plus
TAROM Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Tunisar Yes Silver Gold
United Airlines Yes Silver GoldPlatinumPremier 1KGlobal Services
Ukraine International Airlines Yes Premium Elite
Uzbekistan Airways Yes Silver Gold
Vietnam Airlines Yes Titanium GoldPlatinum
Virgin Australia Yes Silver GoldPlatinumBeyond
Virgin Atlantic Yes Silver Gold
Vueling Airlines Yes Plus Premium
WestJet Yes Silver GoldPlatinum
Xiamen Air Yes Silver GoldPlatinumDiamondBlack Diamond

Yes. You will be able to select Elite at check out even if your current tier maps to Premier Elite.

From September 14, 2026 to October 31, 2026, only Philippine National Bank cobrand debit/credit cards will be accepted as form of payment for residents of the Philippines. Starting November 1, 2026 onwards, any debit/credit card will be accepted for residents of the Philippines.

All debit/credit cards will be accepted for all other countries from September 14th, 2026.

The application cost varies by tier:

  • Elite: USD199
  • Premier Elite: USD349

Refer here for the benefits you will receive with each status tier:

Note: The 2 Upgrade Travel Certificates are not included with a Premier Elite Status Match

No. Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Miles Elite-tier members will only receive oneworld benefits once Philippine Airlines completes its integration as a full member of the alliance.

The matched Mabuhay Miles tier is granted in accordance with the Mabuhay Miles elite tier validity cycle. Applications approved during the campaign are valid through February 2028. The promotional status will expire at the end of that validity period.

To retain or upgrade their tier beyond the promotional period, members must meet the standard Mabuhay Miles tier qualification requirements. For status expiring on 29 February 2028, the tier will be reviewed based on travel activity with Philippine Airlines between 1 January 2027 and 31 December 2027.

Upon expiry of the promotional period, the member’s tier will revert to the applicable tier earned under the standard Mabuhay Miles qualification criteria.

There is no fixed deadline. Philippine Airlines and StatusMatch.com reserve the right to end or amend the offer at any time. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

To participate in the campaign using your airline status, you need to apply, upload details of your airline status, pay the associated fee and use a valid email address where we can communicate with you. During the application process, we will also ask you for proof of your frequent flyer status, for example, a photo of your card, and you may be required to provide other personal details, such as passport or driver's license, to help us validate your information.

Once approved, your new status will appear on your account within five (5) business days.

No. Status Matches are calculated on the tier you hold at the time of application. Only one match is allowed per person. You may reapply after two years.

The application fee is only refundable if your application is not approved and you will be notified by email. If your status is approved and later downgraded due to inactivity or policy changes, the fee is not refundable.

The refund is processed immediately and will be deposited into your account within 3-5 business days.

No. Your frequent flyer status must be active and valid at the time of your application. Expired or inactive statuses are not eligible.

You will need to meet the published qualification criteria to retain or upgrade your status. For example, when your tier status expires on February 29, 2028, your tier will be reviewed based on your travel activity with Philippine Airlines from the previous year (01Jan2027-31Dec2027).

No. Status benefits only apply to flights taken after your new status has been activated.

For questions about your Status Match application, email [email protected].

For questions about Philippine Airlines or Mabuhay Miles, please visit PAL Global Reservation and Customer Support.