IHG × ANA: Status Match
IHG and ANA announced a loyalty partnership in April 2026, and the working details are now published. It has three parts: a status match that deposits bonus elite nights into IHG One Rewards accounts, a new option to convert ANA miles into IHG points, and IHG points on certain ANA flights.
The rollout begins in January 2027. At the same time, the benefits ANA Mileage Club members currently receive at IHG ANA hotels will be withdrawn in stages from March 2027.
Launch Timeline
The services start in stages rather than on one date.
- January 2027: Registration for the status match opens.
- Mid-February 2027: Conversion of ANA miles into IHG One Rewards points becomes available.
- From March 2027: Existing ANA Mileage Club benefits at IHG ANA hotels are discontinued one by one.
No separate start date has been given for earning IHG points on ANA flights. It is part of the same rollout that begins in January 2027.
How the Status Match Works
You link your 10-digit ANA Mileage Club number to your IHG One Rewards account. IHG then deposits bonus elite qualifying nights based on your ANA status. Those nights decide your IHG status under the normal thresholds: 10 nights for Silver Elite, 20 for Gold Elite, 40 for Platinum Elite, and 70 for Diamond Elite.
| ANA Mileage Club status | Bonus elite nights | IHG One Rewards result |
|---|---|---|
| General member | 5 | Club member, 5 nights short of Silver Elite |
| Bronze | 10 | Silver Elite |
| Platinum | 20 | Gold Elite |
| Diamond | 38 | Platinum Elite after 2 qualifying nights |
| Diamond + More | 68 | Diamond Elite after 2 qualifying nights |
The two top ANA tiers stop two nights short of the next IHG tier. IHG Platinum Elite and Diamond Elite both require at least two qualifying nights of your own in the same calendar year. IHG notes that this requirement is for members with no eligible stay history in that year.
Your own stays are added on top of the bonus nights. A general member who receives 5 bonus nights reaches Silver Elite after 5 qualifying nights instead of 10.
Elite benefits include room upgrades, late check-out, and bonus points. Exclusions apply at certain hotels.
Bonus Nights Also Count Toward Milestone Rewards
The deposited nights are not only for status. They also count toward Milestone Rewards, which IHG awards every 10 nights from 20 nights up to 100 nights.
At launch, registered ANA Platinum members and above earn Milestone Rewards from the deposited nights alone. An ANA Platinum member with 20 bonus nights reaches the first milestone without staying.
Each milestone offers a choice of reward. Depending on the level, the options may include bonus points, Food & Beverage Rewards, a Confirmable Suite Upgrade, or Annual Lounge Membership. You have 90 days to choose on the IHG website or app. After that, the reward is forfeited.
Who Is Eligible
All ANA Mileage Club members residing in Japan can register. IHG states that eligibility may be limited for general members residing outside Japan. If you live outside Japan, check the country of residence on your ANA account before registration opens.
Which Stays Count: Dates and Booking Channels
Qualifying nights for 2027 start with stays that check out on or after January 1, 2027. You can earn them before or after you register for the match.
A stay that begins in 2026 and ends in 2027 counts in full toward 2027 status. Stays that end in 2026 are not carried over, because IHG resets night balances to zero each January 1.
The booking channel matters for both earning nights and receiving benefits.
- Counts: Bookings made on the IHG website, the IHG app, or the LINE MiniApp, including paid stays and reward nights booked with points.
- Does not count: Bookings through OTAs such as Jalan or Expedia. Travel agency bookings also do not earn qualifying nights.
This matters most for ANA Diamond and Diamond + More members. The two qualifying nights needed for the higher IHG tier must be booked directly.
Converting ANA Miles to IHG Points
IHG One Rewards points can already be converted into ANA miles. From mid-February 2027, the reverse is also possible, so transfers work in both directions.
You need an account in both programs. The conversion rate has not been announced and will be published when the service launches. Until then, there is no way to judge whether moving miles to IHG makes sense.
Earning IHG Points on ANA Flights
The third part, called Double Dip, lets you earn IHG One Rewards points on top of ANA miles from the same flight. It is only for members who live outside Japan, and the conditions are strict.
- Residency: You must reside outside Japan both when you register and at the end of the month following your flight.
- Flights: International flights operated by ANA with an ANA flight number. Codeshare flights are excluded.
- Origin: The itinerary must start outside Japan. London to Haneda qualifies. Haneda to London does not.
- Booking channel: Direct channels such as ANA’s overseas website. Purchases on ANA’s site with the country/region set to Japan are not eligible, and neither are OTA or travel agency tickets.
- Fare: Booking class S or higher. Award tickets are excluded.
Connections work only when all sectors are on one ticket. Los Angeles to Narita to Singapore qualifies as a single reservation. The same flights bought as two separate tickets do not. Before paying, check the country/region setting in the menu at the top of the ANA website.
Existing ANA Benefits at IHG ANA Hotels End From March 2027
The new benefits replace the older ones. From March 2027, these ANA Mileage Club benefits at IHG ANA hotels will be discontinued in sequence:
- Complimentary breakfast and welcome drinks
- Discounted room rates for ANA Mileage Club members and ANA Card members
- Food and beverage discounts
Members who rely on these benefits will need IHG elite status and Milestone Rewards to replace them. Stays in January and February 2027 are still covered.
Steps to Take Before Registration Opens
Join both programs now if you are missing one, and keep your 10-digit ANA number ready for January. Book 2027 stays on the IHG website, app, or LINE MiniApp so the nights count and the benefits apply.
ANA Diamond and Diamond + More members should plan two qualifying nights early in the year to reach the higher IHG tier. ANA Platinum members and above should watch for the 90-day deadline once Milestone Rewards appear.
Hold off on any mile conversion plans until the rate is published. If you live outside Japan and fly ANA into Japan, review the fare class and booking site rules before buying your next ticket.
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