Paid status matches (2026): what they cost and whether they're worth it
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Some of the most valuable matches charge a fee — usually a modest one. These are the paid status matches worth knowing about, each with its exact, dated fee pulled straight from our data below and an honest read on the value.
GHA DISCOVERY
Match to Platinum or Titanium (your choice) · Platinum $100 (with $50 Discovery Dollars back) or Titanium $150 (with $75 Discovery Dollars back)
Verified 2026-08-15 · high confidence
Etihad Guest
Match to Silver or Gold (no Platinum match) · India: $99 Gold / $59 Silver. Australia: $79 Gold / $49 Silver
Verified 2026-08-15 · medium confidence
Flying Blue
Match to Silver, Gold or Platinum (matched to your existing tier) · US: $99 Silver / $199 Gold (no Platinum). EU: €89/€199/€349. UK: £79/£149/£249
Verified 2026-08-15 · high confidence
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