Strawberry and Norwegian Reward bring back a two-way status match between their top tiers

Strawberry, the Nordic hotel group, and Norwegian Reward, the loyalty program of Norwegian Air, have brought back a two-way status match. Strawberry Platinum members can match to Norwegian Reward Gold, and Norwegian Reward Gold members can match to Strawberry Platinum. The match is free and runs through the Spenn app. It starts as a two-month trial that becomes a full year if you complete two qualifying stays or flights in that window.

Strawberry announced the offer in a press release on Nov. 9, 2026. The rules below come from Norwegian's status match page and terms.

Who can match, and to what#

You hold	You can match to	To keep it 12 months
Strawberry Platinum	Norwegian Reward Gold	2 qualifying Norwegian flights in 2 months
Norwegian Reward Gold	Strawberry Platinum	2 qualifying Strawberry nights in 2 months

Only these two top tiers are eligible. Members at lower levels in either program cannot apply.

How to apply#

You need a membership in both programs, with the names on the two accounts matching. Then:

1. Link your Strawberry and Norwegian Reward accounts in the Spenn app.
2. Find the Status Match card on the app's home screen and tap to apply.
3. Norwegian says applications are processed automatically, with a confirmation email sent almost right away.

The matched status starts as soon as it is approved. Benefits apply to stays and flights after approval, even if you booked them earlier. For flights, the benefits only apply if you have not yet checked in.

The two-month test#

The match first lasts two months. To extend it by 10 more months, for a full year, Norwegian Reward Gold members must stay two qualifying nights at Strawberry. Strawberry Platinum members must take two qualifying Norwegian flights. Only direct bookings made and completed after approval count. A booking that is canceled, refunded or missed can lead to the status being taken away at once.

You also have to keep the status that got you in. If a Norwegian Reward Gold member drops to a lower level while holding matched Strawberry Platinum, the matched status ends right away. The same applies the other way around.

What each status is worth#

Norwegian lists these Strawberry Platinum benefits, among others:

• Possible upgrades at all 250 Strawberry hotels
• Possible early check-in and late check-out
• Free cancellation until 6 p.m.
• A restaurant voucher worth 125 kroner or 13 euros
• Free use of gyms at more than 140 hotels
• Two-for-one spa entry and free water or soda
• 6 Spenn per 10 kroner or 1 euro spent (3 base plus 3 boost)

For Norwegian Reward Gold, the list includes:

• Fast Track at selected airports and priority boarding
• Free checked bag, free overhead cabin bag and free seat choice
• Priority customer service
• A free hot drink on flights with catering
• Extra Spenn on flight tickets
• Avis President's Club status

How hard is it to earn these tiers normally?#

That is what makes the match useful. Norwegian says Strawberry Platinum normally takes 60 qualifying nights in a membership period. Norwegian Reward Gold takes at least 32 qualifying Norwegian flights in 12 months. The match asks for just two of either.

Limits and repeat matches#

You can only have one status match active at a time. Once a match is approved, you cannot apply again for eight months from its start date. If you keep the match for the full 12 months, that wait has already passed, so you can apply again right away as long as you still qualify. To keep a tier after the match year, you need to meet the program's normal rules.

The campaign stays open for as long as it is shown in the Spenn app. Spenn, Strawberry and Norwegian can change or end it at any time, though Norwegian says that would not affect a match already granted.

Last year's results#

Strawberry said last year's status match was popular, and that most members who took part kept their top status over time. Carl Oldsberg, Strawberry's chief commercial officer, said in the release: "This is a fantastic way to reward our most loyal guests and create real added value for them."

Sources#

• Strawberry press release: New status match between Strawberry and Norwegian Reward
• Norwegian Reward: Strawberry status match page and terms
• Norwegian Reward membership levels

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