Looking to save money on airport shopping and dining? Club Avolta (formerly known as Dufry RED) is offering a generous status match program that gives you instant Platinum status. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about this opportunity.
What is Club Avolta?
Club Avolta is a global airport retail program operating in more than 70 countries. As the retail arm of Dufry, it offers members exclusive discounts on duty-free shopping, dining, and various airport retail experiences.
Benefits of Club Avolta Platinum Status
As Club Avolta is a loyalty program of airport retail, it offers good discount if you are at one of their airports. Discount is also included for Liquor. In India, BLR airport is one of the airport handled by Club Avolta.
- Up to 10% off on duty-free shopping
- 5% discount on airport dining
- Special member prices
- Exclusive promotions and offers
- Points earning on every purchase
- Earn Points with below partners while you shop
- KrisFlyer by Singapore Airlines
- Avios by British Airways
- Iberia Plus
- Radisson Rewards
- Finnair Plus
Special Promotion
Limited time offer: Earn 250 bonus Avios when linking your British Airways Executive Club account
Once you get the Club Avolta Platinum status, you can match it with Radisson VIP which is the highest tier of Radisson Rewards giving you free breakfast, room upgrades and more. Check this guide on how to match the status
How to Apply for Club Avolta Status Match
It’s a simple 4 step process to apply for status match. If you are new to the concept of status match, read this
- Register for Club Avolta Membership
- Note your 8-digit membership number
- Visit the status match website here
- Fill in your details
- Upload proof of your current status. Full list below
- Wait for approval (1-3 business days)
Why should I match it?
It’s a free status match giving you a chance to save while you shop on various airports. Elite Status of such programs help you unlock status match opportunity in future.
How much time does it take?
While the terms say 3-5 business days, I received my status within 1 working day. They also faced challenge to locate my club avolta membership number in the beginning but that was resolved later.
Points to Remember
- Its Free status match
- Must be 18 years or older
- Status valid for 12 months
- Requalification needed after initial period
List or Eligible Airline & Hotel Programs
Here is a list of all the eligible airline & hotel elite status which are eligible for the free status match. List is exhaustive and generous enough including Air India Express Status.
| Program | Type | Eligible Status Levels |
|---|---|---|
| ANA | Airline (Mileage Club) | Bronze, Diamond, Platinum, Super Flyers |
| Aegean Airlines | Airline (Miles+Bonus) | Gold, Silver |
| Aer Lingus | Airline (AerClub) | Concierge, Platinum, Silver |
| Aeroflot | Airline (Aeroflot Bonus) | Gold, Platinum, Silver |
| Aerolineas Argentinas | Airline (Aerolineas Plus) | Gold, Platinum |
| Aeromexico | Airline (Club Premier) | Gold, Platinum, Titanium |
| Air Asia | Airline (Rewards) | Black, Gold, Platinum |
| Air Astana | Airline (Nomad Club) | Diamond, Gold, Silver |
| Air Canada | Airline (Aeroplan) | 25K, Elite 35K, Elite 50K, Elite 75K, Super Elite 100K |
| Air China | Airline (PhoenixMiles) | Gold, Platinum, Silver |
| Air France | Airline (Flying Blue) | Gold, Platinum, Silver, Ultimate |
| Air India Express | Airline (NeuPass) | Explorer, Highflyer, Jetsetter |
| Air India | Airline (Flying Returns) | Gold, Platinum, Silver |
| Air Mauritius | Airline (Kestrelflyer) | Gold, Silver |
| Air New Zealand | Airline (AirPoints) | Elite, Gold, Silver |
| Airlink | Airline (Skybucks) | Emerald, Red |
| Alaska Airlines | Airline (Mileage Plan) | MVP, MVP 100K, MVP 75K, MVP Gold |
| American Airlines | Airline (AAdvantage) | Concierge Key, Executive Platinum, Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro |
| Asiana Airlines | Airline (Asiana Club) | Diamond, Diamond Plus, Gold, Platinum |
| Avianca | Airline (LifeMiles) | Diamond, Gold, Silver |
| Azul Airlines | Airline (Tudo Azul) | Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz |
| Bamboo Airways | Airline (Bamboo Club) | Diamond, First, Gold |
| Bangkok Airways | Airline (FlyerBonus) | Premier, Premier Plus |
| British Airways | Airline (Executive Club) | Bronze, Gold, Gold Guest List, Premier, Silver |
| Cathay Pacific | Airline (Cathay) | Diamond, Diamond Plus, Gold, Invitation, Silver |
| China Airlines | Airline (Dynasty Flyer) | Emerald, Gold, Paragon |
| China Eastern | Airline (Eastern Miles) | Gold, Platinum, Silver |
| Copa Airlines | Airline (ConnectMiles) | Gold, Platinum, Presidential Platinum, Silver |
| Delta Air Lines | Airline (SkyMiles) | Delta 360, Diamond Medallion, Gold Medallion, Platinum Medallion, Silver Medallion |
| Emirates | Airline (Skywards) | Gold, IO, Platinum, Silver |
| Etihad | Airline (Guest) | Gold, Platinum, Silver |
| EVA Air | Airline (Infinity MileageLands) | Diamond, Gold, Silver |
| Finnair | Airline (Plus) | Gold, Platinum, Platinum Lumo, Silver |
| Garuda Indonesia | Airline (Garuda Miles) | Gold, Platinum, Silver |
| Gulf Air | Airline (Falconflyer) | Black, Gold, Silver |
| Japan Airlines | Airline (Mileage Bank) | Crystal, Global Club Crystal, Global Club Diamond, Global Club Premier, Global Club Sapphire |
| KLM | Airline (Flying Blue) | Gold, Platinum, Silver, Ultimate |
| Korean Air | Airline (SKYPASS) | Million Miler Club, Morning Calm Club, Morning Calm Premium Club |
| LATAM | Airline (LATAM Pass) | Black, Black Signature, Gold, Gold Plus, Platinum |
| Lufthansa | Airline (Miles & More) | Frequent Traveller, HON Circle, Senator |
| Malaysia Airlines | Airline (Enrich) | Gold, Platinum, Silver |
| Philippine Airlines | Airline (Mabuhay Miles) | Elite, Million Miler, Premier Elite |
| Qantas | Airline (Frequent Flyer) | Chairmans Lounge, Gold, Platinum, Platinum One, Silver |
| Qatar Airways | Airline (Privilege Club) | Gold, Platinum, Silver |
| Singapore Airlines | Airline (KrisFlyer) | Gold, PPS, PPS Solitare, Silver |
| SpiceJet | Airline (SpiceClub) | Gold, Platinum, Silver |
| Thai Airways | Airline (Royal Orchid Plus) | Gold, Platinum, Silver |
| Turkish Airlines | Airline (Miles&Smiles) | Classic Plus, Elite, Elite Plus |
| United Airlines | Airline (MileagePlus) | Global Services, Premier 1K, Premier Gold, Premier Platinum, Premier Silver |
| Virgin Atlantic | Airline (Flying Club) | Gold, Silver |
| Vistara | Airline (Club Vistara) | Gold, Platinum, Silver |
| Accor | Hotel (ALL) | Diamond, Gold, Platinum |
| Hilton | Hotel (Hilton Honors) | Diamond, Gold |
| Hyatt | Hotel (World of Hyatt) | Explorist, Globalist |
| IHG | Hotel (IHG One Rewards) | Diamond Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite, Royal Ambassador |
| Marriott | Hotel (Bonvoy) | Ambassador Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite |
| Taj Hotels | Hotel (InnerCircle) | Gold, Platinum |
| Shangri-La Hotels | Hotel (Golden Circle) | Diamond, Jade |
| Radisson Hotel Group | Hotel (Radisson Rewards) | VIP |
| NH Hotels | Hotel (NH Rewards) | Gold, Platinum |
| Best Western | Hotel (Rewards) | Diamond, Diamond Select, Platinum |
| GHA | Hotel (Discovery) | Platinum, Titanium |
| Centara Hotels | Hotel (CentaraThe1) | Gold, Platinum Elite |
| Choice Hotels | Hotel (Choice Privileges) | Diamond, Platinum |
| Dusit International | Hotel (Dusit Gold) | Elite |
| Jumeirah | Hotel (Jumeirah One) | Gold, Platinum |
| Langham Hotels | Hotel (Brilliant) | Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire |
| Nordic Choice Hotels | Hotel (Nordic Choice Club) | Gold, Platinum |
| The Ascott | Hotel (Star Rewards) | Gold, Platinum |
| Wyndham Hotels | Hotel (Wyndham Rewards) | Diamond, Platinum |