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Flying Blue

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What is Flying Blue?

Flying Blue is the loyalty program of Air France, KLM and Transavia. It is free to join, members earn Miles on flights and with partners, and Experience Points (XP) set their status from Explorer through Silver, Gold and Platinum to Ultimate.

Joining the program

Cost to join
free
Currency
Miles

Create a free account online. The terms open the program to people aged 2 or older whose mailing address is in a country where the program is open; companies cannot join.

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Official sources & quoted terms

Open to people aged 2 or older with a mailing address in a country where it is open; legal entities are excluded.

the Programme is open to persons aged two (2) years or older, whose mailing address is in a country where the Programme is open to membership. Corporations, non-corporate bodies or other legal entities are strictly excluded

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Earning Miles

Earn rule 1

On Air France, KLM and Transavia flights, Miles are based on the ticket fare excluding taxes and fees: 4 Miles per euro for Explorer, 6 for Silver, 7 for Gold, 8 for Platinum and 9 for Ultimate.

Earn rule 2

On other SkyTeam and partner airline flights, Miles depend on distance flown, cabin and airline, with 20% (Silver) to 50% (Ultimate) more Miles by status.

Earn rule 3

XP for status are earned on eligible flights based on distance and cabin, from 2 XP for a domestic Economy flight to 60 XP for a long-haul First flight.

Earn rule 4

The Air France KLM Visa Signature card in the US earns 3 Miles per $1 on eligible Air France, KLM and SkyTeam purchases and on eligible dining, and 1.5 Miles per $1 on other purchases.

Earn rule 5

Partners include car rental, hotels and shopping, for example up to 3 Miles per euro with SIXT and 2 Miles per euro with Booking.com.

Earn rule 6

Miles can also be bought, received by monthly subscription or converted from partner bank and loyalty points.

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Official sources & quoted terms

Miles on Air France, KLM and Transavia flights are based on the fare excluding taxes, by status.

Miles are based on your ticket fare, excluding taxes and fees. ... Explorer: 4 Miles per euro Silver: 6 Miles per euro Gold: 7 Miles per euro Platinum: 8 Miles per euro Ultimate: 9 Miles per euro

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Partner airline Miles depend on distance, cabin and airline, with status bonuses of 20% to 50%.

Miles are calculated based on distance flown, cabin, and airline. Your Flying Blue status also increases what you can earn: Silver: 20% more Miles Gold: 30% more Miles Platinum: 40% more Miles Ultimate: 50% more Miles

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Miles can be bought, subscribed to, or converted from partner points.

Subscribe to Miles Grow your Miles balance with a monthly subscription plan. Buy Miles Get the Miles you need to complete your booking. Pricing can vary. Convert Points Turn bank and loyalty points into Miles.

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XP by distance band and cabin: Economy domestic 2 XP up to First long-haul 60 XP.

Economy 2 XP 5 XP 8 XP 10 XP 12 XP ... First 10 XP 25 XP 40 XP 50 XP 60 XP

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US co-brand card earn rates.

3 Miles per $1 spent on eligible Air France, KLM & SkyTeam purchases 3 Miles per $1 spent on eligible dining purchases 1.5 Miles per $1 spent on all other purchases

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SIXT and Booking.com earn rates.

Earn up to 3 Miles per euro spent with SIXT ... Earn 2 Flying Blue Miles for every €1 spent and get at least 15% off on selected properties with Booking.com

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Using Miles

Reward tickets in Economy, Premium or Business on all Air France and KLM flights, up to the last available seat; taxes and carrier surcharges are paid in cash.

Cash and Miles lets members pay for a ticket with a mix of cash and Miles.

Cabin upgrades to Premium, Business or First.

Travel options such as extra-legroom seats and additional baggage.

Hotel stays and products in the Flying Blue partner and shop catalog.

Miles can be transferred to another member or donated to charities.

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Official sources & quoted terms

Reward tickets in Economy, Premium or Business on all Air France and KLM flights; taxes and surcharges paid in cash.

You can use your Miles to buy a one-way or return ticket, in the Economy, Premium or Business cabin, on all Air France and KLM flights, until the last available seat! Taxes and carrier surcharges cannot be paid using Miles.

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Miles can be used for options such as exit-row seats and extra bags.

Buy Options using Miles Seats next to the emergency exit for more space, additional baggage items…

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Miles can be used for flights, upgrades, options, hotel stays and experiences.

Redeem your Miles for flights, cabin upgrades, options, hotel stays, or unique experiences worldwide.

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Cash and Miles, cabin upgrades and transfers to another member.

Transfer Miles from your account to another member's account ... Cash & Miles is your ideal payment choice ... Spend your Miles on an upgrade to Premium, Business or First.

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Miles can be donated to about 25 charities.

Use your Miles to support about 25 charities

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When Miles expire

Miles have a single 24-month validity, and each eligible activity extends the validity of the whole balance.

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Official sources & quoted terms

Miles have a unified 24-month validity extended by each eligible activity.

From May 4, all Miles get a unified 24 month validity. Each eligible activity extends your full balance

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Guide to points expiration

Membership tiers

Qualification, renewal and benefits

ExplorerEntry membership

How to qualify

The starting level on joining.

Member benefits

  • 4 Miles per euro spent on Air France, KLM and Transavia tickets
  • XP from the first flight
SilverQualification & benefits

How to qualify

100 XP within the 12-month qualification period.

Member benefits

  • 6 Miles per euro on flight tickets
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Free standard seat selection
  • Free Seat Options 24 hours before departure
  • 1 extra checked bag on SkyTeam flights
GoldQualification & benefits

How to qualify

180 XP from Silver within the qualification period.

Member benefits

  • 7 Miles per euro on flight tickets
  • SkyTeam lounge access with a guest (conditions apply)
  • SkyPriority
  • Free Seat Options 72 hours before departure
  • 1 extra checked bag on SkyTeam flights
PlatinumQualification & benefits

How to qualify

300 XP from Gold within the qualification period. Ten consecutive years at Platinum gives Platinum for life.

Member benefits

  • 8 Miles per euro on flight tickets
  • SkyTeam lounge access with a guest (conditions apply)
  • SkyPriority
  • Free Seat Options from booking
  • 2 extra checked bags on Air France and KLM, 1 on SkyTeam
  • Platinum Service Line
UltimateQualification & benefits

How to qualify

900 UXP as a Platinum member before the end of the qualification period. UXP come only from Air France or KLM flight numbers and SAF purchases.

Member benefits

  • 9 Miles per euro on flight tickets
  • Air France and KLM lounge access with up to 8 guests (conditions apply)
  • Ultimate Assistant available 24/7
  • 4 upgrade vouchers per year
  • A Platinum card for a travel companion
  • A Platinum Hertz card

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Official sources & quoted terms

Five levels: Explorer, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Ultimate, with a 12-month qualification period.

The Flying Blue programme has 5 different levels: Explorer, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Ultimate. You have up to 12 months to gain enough XP to maintain your level or to level up.

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Thresholds: 100 XP Silver, another 180 XP Gold, another 300 XP Platinum, 900 UXP Ultimate.

Earn 100 XP to reach Silver, another 180 XP to reach Gold, and another 300 XP to reach Platinum. Once you're Platinum, earn 900 UXP on eligible Air France and KLM flights to reach Ultimate.

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UXP are earned by Platinum and Ultimate members on Air France or KLM flight numbers and SAF purchases.

As a Platinum or Ultimate member, you earn UXP in addition to XP when you purchase SAF or when you travel on flights with an Air France or KLM flight number.

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Tier benefits by level.

Silver ... Priority check-in and boarding Free Standard seat selection ... Gold ... Access to SkyTeam lounges worldwide with a guest (conditions apply) SkyPriority benefits ... Platinum ... Personalized assistance : Platinum Service Line
  • Explorer
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Platinum
  • Ultimate

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Ultimate benefits.

Access to Air France and KLM lounges worldwide with up to 8 guests (conditions apply) Exclusive benefits Ultimate Assistant, available 24/7 4 upgrade voucher per year 1 Flying Blue Platinum card for a travel companion 1 Platinum Hertz card

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Platinum for life after ten years in a row.

Stay Platinum for 10 years in a row by reaching the required threshold and you'll be Platinum for life

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Program partners

  • Air France
  • KLM
  • Transavia
  • SkyTeam airlines
  • American Express
  • SIXT
  • Marriott Bonvoy
  • Booking.com
  • Hertz DriveU
  • Bank of America (US co-brand card issuer)

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Official sources & quoted terms

Partners listed on the Flying Blue home page.

American Express Earn Miles for every purchase ... SIXT ... Marriott Bonvoy® Earn Miles for your stay at over 10,000 hotels! ... Hertz DriveU ... Booking.com
  • American Express
  • SIXT
  • Marriott Bonvoy
  • Hertz DriveU
  • Booking.com
  • Kolet
  • Dermalogica

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About this profile

Flying Blue is the shared loyalty program of Air France, KLM and Transavia. Members earn Miles on flights and with partners and spend them on reward tickets, upgrades, options and partner rewards. A separate count of Experience Points (XP) sets the member's status, from Explorer to Ultimate.

Profiles are built from the program's own published terms. Source links, quotations and checked dates are included with each topic.

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Official sources & quoted terms

Flying Blue is the loyalty program of Air France, KLM and Transavia.

Flying Blue is the loyalty program of Air France KLM Transavia

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Flying Blue is described as the Air France-KLM loyalty program.

The Air France - KLM loyalty program

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Recent program changes

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Member questions

Answers from the published program terms.

What is Flying Blue?

Flying Blue is the loyalty program of Air France, KLM and Transavia. It is free to join, members earn Miles on flights and with partners, and Experience Points (XP) set their status from Explorer through Silver, Gold and Platinum to Ultimate.

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How many Flying Blue Miles do I earn per flight?

On Air France, KLM and Transavia flights you earn Miles per euro of the fare excluding taxes and fees: 4 as Explorer, 6 as Silver, 7 as Gold, 8 as Platinum and 9 as Ultimate.

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How many XP do I need for Flying Blue status?

Silver takes 100 XP, Gold another 180 XP and Platinum another 300 XP, earned within a 12-month qualification period. Ultimate takes 900 UXP earned as a Platinum member.

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Do Flying Blue Miles expire?

Miles have a 24-month validity, and each eligible activity extends the validity of the whole balance.

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What can I use Flying Blue Miles for?

Reward tickets on Air France and KLM, Cash and Miles bookings, cabin upgrades, travel options such as seats and bags, hotel stays and shop products. Taxes and carrier surcharges on reward tickets are paid in cash.

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How much are Flying Blue Miles worth?

Flying Blue does not publish a fixed cash value. Work it out per booking: take the cash price of the same ticket, subtract the taxes and carrier surcharges you still pay on a reward ticket, and divide by the Miles needed. Because surcharges are paid in cash, the same Miles can be worth more on routes where they are low.

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Which airlines earn Flying Blue Miles?

Air France, KLM and Transavia flights earn Miles per euro of the fare, by status. Flights on SkyTeam and other partner airlines earn Miles based on distance, cabin and airline, with 20% to 50% more for Silver to Ultimate members. Silver and higher members also get SkyTeam benefits such as an extra bag, and Gold and higher get SkyTeam lounge access.

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