Free Status Match: Get Radisson VIP, Avis President's Club, and Lounge Discounts via Club Avolta

Here is a genuinely free, five-minute win: match almost any airline or hotel elite status you already hold into Club Avolta Platinum, and it hands you top-tier perks across hotels, car rentals, and lounges.

• What you get: Club Avolta Platinum unlocks Radisson VIP (Radisson's top tier), Avis President's Club (Avis's top car-rental status), and 25 percent off Plaza Premium lounge access up to three times a year.
• Who qualifies: Nearly any airline elite, plus many mid-and-upper hotel elites, can match for free. You just need existing status somewhere to match from.
• How to do it: Fill out the Club Avolta status-match form with your name, email, and a screenshot of your current status, then pick the program you are matching from. Approvals land as Club Avolta Platinum within about three days.
• Why it is worth five minutes: Avis President's Club alone (upgrades and better availability on rentals) is a real perk, and the Plaza Premium discount is handy on international trips.
• The catch: This is a status match, not points. Radisson's US footprint is thinner, so the car-rental and lounge perks are the bigger draw for most travelers here.