Request to transfer from SAS lifetime Gold (&diamond still) to a KLM FlyingBlue with benefits - particular priority on checking and security. Relevant due to different travel routines upcoming due to job-change. Can choose airline within reason. Response: “ Regarding your request, please be informed, that tier level, benefits and credit cannot be transferred from one Frequent Flyer program to another. I can imagine that this is not the answer you were hoping for, but due to these conditions, I cannot respond favorably to your request.” My reaction : “ In this case I only see reason to try to avoid flying klm as much as I can.” Why would I go back to basics if I have lifetime gold?