South African Airways Voyager Returns Report: Match

There was special promotion for status match on their website (maybe it comes back soon again), they matched all Star Alliance and Eurobonus members. Next day received this response: Congratulations! As a result of your continued loyalty, you have earned Platinum status. Please download the latest version of the SAA Voyager App to access your digital Platinum Voyager card and to enhance your transactional experience with Voyager. As a Platinum member, you enjoy a substantial range of benefits that include: 12 000 Threshold Bonus miles to congratulate you on achieving this status; 2 000 Appreciation Bonus miles whenever you fly 15 000 Tier miles on SAA operated flights; and 75% bonus miles whenever you fly on SAA When travelling on SAA operating flights: Preferential check-in at Premium Class counters and use of the O.R. Tambo International Airport Kerbside check-in for you and 2 guests; Preferential seating in economy class free of charge; Access to SAA business class departure lounges where offered for you and 2 guests; Priority boarding (where available); and 1 Additional piece of excess baggage at 32kg. When travelling on Star Alliance Member Airlines: Priority reservations waitlist; Priority airport standby; Priority airport check-in Priority baggage handling; Priority boarding (where available); World-wide lounge access. Please click here for more information on lounge access benefits; Extra baggage allowance of an additional 20kg or 1 additional piece of luggage; and Gold track (priority security & immigration) when and where available. You are furthermore encouraged to make use of the services of our Platinum and Premium Service Desk, a dedicated full service offering and our team of professional Relationship Consultants are always willing to be of service to you. For ease of benefit, please find below the contact details: Contact us Tel: + 27 11 510 8470 from outside SA Fax (linked to e-mail): 011 978 1146 within SA and + 27 11 978 1146 from outside SA E-mail: [email protected]. The next tier, and ultimate tier Voyager achievement is Lifetime Platinum status. To reach this tier, you will be required to earn a minimum of 120 000 SAA miles (one hundred and twenty thousand) per calendar year or achieve a cumulative minimum accrual of 720 000 (seven hundred and twenty thousand) Tier miles on SAA operating flights, during a minimum of 4 (four) and a maximum of 6 (six) consecutive years. To assist you in earning more miles faster, the SAA Voyager credit card or cheque card offer you the best earn ratio and many other benefits. Click here for more information on the Credit card and click here for the cheque card. We trust that your Platinum status, along with your additional benefits, will further enrich your travel experience. We look forward to welcoming you on board soon. Kind Regards, SAA Voyager Team

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