Royal Jordanian’s Royal Club has an ongoing status match promotion that provides a shortcut to oneworld elite status for travellers who already hold status with other airlines or hotel loyalty programs.
This limited-time offer is a rare chance to secure oneworld Sapphire benefits for a fraction of the cost it’d normally take to earn them the traditional way. You simply need a proof of existing airline or hotel status, a small fee, and a bit of patience.
Once approved, you’ll enjoy Royal Club Gold Sparrow (oneworld Sapphire) or Silver Jay (oneworld Ruby) for 12 months.
How to apply
- Join or sign into your Royal Club and ensure your profile name matches your government ID.
- Gather proof of your current elite status (screenshot) and a government ID from an eligible country (Canada is on the list).
- Apply via StatusMatch.com for Silver Jay or Gold Sparrow. Fees are $49 USD for Silver Jay or $149 USD for Gold Sparrow.
- Wait for approval (typically a few business days) and allow time for your Royal Club profile to update.
- Fly and enjoy your status for 12 months. To keep it after that, you’ll need to requalify via Royal Jordanian’s normal rules.
How the Royal Jordanian Status Match Works
Royal Jordanian’s Royal Club program has partnered with StatusMatch.com to offer status matching from a wide range of airline and hotel loyalty programs.
The match provides access to two key tiers:
- Silver Jay (oneworld Ruby) for $49 USD
- Gold Sparrow (oneworld Sapphire) for $149 USD
The real value lies in Gold Sparrow, which unlocks oneworld Sapphire benefits for 12 months from approval.
Here’s a quick overview of how the two status tiers compare.
The promotion accepts elite status from over 20 airline loyalty programs and more than 10 hotel programs, including Aeroplan, WestJet Rewards, United MileagePlus, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, and World of Hyatt.
Click here for the full list of eligible airline and hotel programs.
Eligible Airline Programs
If you hold a mid to top tier elite status with one of these airlines, you’re typically eligible for Gold Sparrow (oneworld Sapphire).
Eligible Hotel Programs
Hotel elite status, on the other hand, can only be matched to Silver Jay (oneworld Ruby)—a modest tier that doesn’t include lounge access.
This is the easiest path to oneworld ruby status, since you can get Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite or Hilton Honors Gold status simply by holding an American Express Platinum Card. However, the oneworld ruby status doesn’t offer much.
Is This Promotion a Good Deal?
As always, buying status or points just for the sake of it is generally not recommended. But if you can actually make use of the status benefits and have travel plans aligned, this can be a really good deal.
oneworld Sapphire status unlocks over 650+ lounges worldwide, including American Airlines Admirals Clubs and Flagship Lounges, even when flying economy on domestic routes.
A single day pass to an Admirals Club costs $79 USD, so frequent flyers could easily get several times their money’s worth over the course of a year.
You’ll also get priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling, plus extra baggage allowance across all oneworld airlines.
That said, there are some caveats. Hotel elite status only qualifies for Silver Jay (oneworld Ruby), which offers priority services but not lounge access. To reach Gold Sparrow (oneworld Sapphire), you’ll need mid- to high-tier airline status, such as Aeroplan 50K Elite or WestJet Gold status.
If your travels are mostly within Canada on Air Canada or WestJet, the value will be limited. But if you often fly American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, or other oneworld carriers, the math is compelling.
Approved status matches are valid for 12 months from approval, and importantly, you can only match once in your lifetime. According to the official terms, anyone approved for a Royal Jordanian status match will not be eligible for future campaigns, even if their status later expires.
Considering Admirals Club memberships run around $750–$850 USD per year, paying $149 USD for a year of oneworld Sapphire-level perks is a hard deal to beat.
Conclusion
The Royal Jordanian status match represents one of the most cost-effective pathways to oneworld Sapphire benefits currently available. For $149 USD, you’ll enjoy 12 months of premium lounge access, priority services, and enhanced baggage benefits across oneworld airlines.
The value becomes especially strong for frequent American Airlines or oneworld partner airline travellers looking to elevate their experience without flying tens of thousands of miles to qualify the hard way.
While the window may not remain open indefinitely, it’s worth jumping on while it’s still active.
