The duty-free operator Avolta has revamped and renamed its former bonus program, Red by Dufry, and is offering a status match. Anyone with status in a frequent flyer program and at least the second-lowest tier in a hotel loyalty program can participate.
This status match to Club Avolta serves as more than just a perk. Platinum members of Club Avolta can match further to Radisson Rewards VIP Status, which offers free breakfast, suite upgrades, and exclusive discounts on member rates at Radisson hotels.
Process
The process is simple via statusmatch.com. You’ll need to provide your details, which are officially verified within three business days, though often completed unofficially within hours. The adjusted Avolta status is valid for 12 months. Required details include:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Club Avolta number (register here)
- Status number of your frequent flyer or hotel program
- Status proof (photo)
Out of 97 frequent flyer programs, nearly all conceivable statuses are accepted. Of the 30 hotel programs, most major chains are included, excluding only the lowest tier.
Frequent flyer programs
- Miles&More (FTL or higher)
- British Airways Club (Bronze or higher)
- Flying Blue (Silver or higher)
- EuroBonus (Silver or higher)
- Miles&Smiles (Classic Plus or higher)
- and many more…
Hotel programs
- Hilton Honors (Gold or higher)
- Hyatt (Explorist or higher)
- IHG (Gold or higher)
- Marriott (Gold or higher)
- Radisson (VIP)
- and many more…
You can find the complete list here.
The matched status remains valid for one year. Normally, maintaining it requires a €1,000 spend, i.e. earning 5,000 points (5 points per € spent). To extend the status for another 12 months, a single point-earning purchase suffices, making it easy to maintain.
Benefits
The Club Avolta Platinum Status comes with several perks, though not all are equally practical. These include:
- 3 Dragon Pass lounge visits for US$31 (~€26) each
- 35% Discount at Plaza Premium lounges, 3x per year
- Status match to Radisson Rewards VIP
- Status match to Avis President’s Club
- Up to 15% discount at SIXT
- Additional discounts with partners
Status Match to Radisson VIP
The most attractive perk is the ability to match Radisson Rewards VIP Status. While many members may have acquired this status during Radisson’s deal last August, this is a great opportunity for those who missed out and for those whose status is not about to expire. Unlike last time, the VIP status is valid for one year, regardless of account age.
To request the match, simply email loyaltypartnerupgrade@radissonhotels.com with:
- First and last name
- Club Avolta number
- Radisson Rewards number
No additional information is required. You should receive a response within five business days. VIP benefits include:
- Upgrades to the best available room (suites at selected hotels)
- Free breakfast for two
- Access to VIP areas (if available)
- Early check-in and late check-out
- 18 or 36 points per USD spent at Radisson hotels
The status match confirmation will include details on validity.
Status Match to Avis President’s Club
Another great benefit of the Avolta status match is the ability to upgrade to the Avis President’s Club, the top tier of the Avis Preferred program. Normally, achieving this requires 10 rentals and €2,000 in spending within a year. Benefits include:
- Guaranteed upgrades for most car categories (for rentals under 14 days)
- Double upgrades on weekends
- A free additional driver
- A car rental guarantee
You can request your Avis status upgrade here.
Conclusion
The Club Avolta status match is particularly worthwhile for those interested in obtaining Radisson Rewards VIP status or who frequently travel through Zurich and can benefit from the Aspire Lounge access. Overall, this is a promotion worth considering.
Translated by Ditmar
Comments (14)
The email for Radisson status match has been changed. Now Avolta matches statuses instead of Radisson, so you need to write to clientservice@avolta.net instead of loyaltypartnerupgrade@radissonhotels.com
Thank you very much! I’ve updated the email-address
Status Match is Not possible via Mail anymore. I was told that linking the Accounts should Match the Status automatically. Unfortunately no Match until now.
Positive Avolta Status Match with Radisson within 5 minutes 😉
I wonder if you can get all of that for 225USD Ambasador subscription that gives you IHG Platinum Eite, which gives you Avolta Platinum, which gives you Radisson VIP 🙂 I have all of them, but I wonder if it can be an option for those without any statuses.
Hallo Jan,
bist Du Dir sicher das der Match zu Radisson VIP noch funktioniert? Laut Avolta Support von Mitte Juni 2025 ist der Match aktuell disrupted. Oder habt ihr im Travel-Dealz Team es nochmal probiert und es funktioniert wieder?
Hallo Peter,
nein, wir haben es nicht getestet, da der Match zu Radisson VIP halt noch deutlich auf der Website steht. Ich hoffe mal, dass die “Disruption” inzwischen gelöst wurde, sonst werde ich das im Artikel natürlich ergänzen
Thanks! Does the Radisson status get maintained as long as you hold the Avolta status? I.e., I can match to Radisson again if I renew the Avolta after one purchase?
According to Radisson the status is only valid for one year and is not renewable via a second statusmatch.
Any idea how long this offer is on for ?
Nope
if I have VIP status from the SAS promo, can I apply with this for a further year extension?
Hi John,
did it work? Would like to try it as well 🙂
As of last week, the status match from Avolta to Radisson has been suspended anyway:
https://loyaltylobby.com/2025/09/27/update-easy-radisson-rewards-status-match-through-club-avolta-in-2025-suspended/