Air France-KLM is a leading global airline group formed by the merger of Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in 2004. Despite the merger, both airlines maintain their own distinct brands and operational hubs: Air France at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and KLM at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). The group operates one of the largest networks of routes, serving destinations across six continents.
Flying Blue is the frequent flyer program for Air France and KLM, also shared by other airlines like Transavia, Aircalin, Kenya Airways, and TAROM. The program offers a range of benefits designed to reward loyal customers with miles that can be redeemed for flights and other services, as well as elite status levels that provide additional perks.
Status Levels and Qualification
Flying Blue has four status levels: Explorer, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Members progress through these tiers by earning Experience Points (XP).
- Explorer:
- Entry-level with basic benefits.
- Silver:
- Qualification: 100 XP.
- Gold:
- Qualification: 180 XP
- Platinum:
- Qualification: 300 XP.
Benefits of Flying Blue Program
These benefits provide increasing levels of convenience, comfort, and recognition, rewarding frequent flyers with a range of privileges to enhance their travel experience.
| Benefits | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
| Priority check-in | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Priority boarding | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Extra checked baggage allowance | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Priority customer service hotline | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Priority access to customer service desks | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Access to exclusive reservation lines | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Earn more Miles | 50% | 75% | 100% |
| SkyPriority services at airports | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Special offers and discounts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lounge access for member and one guest | X | Yes | Yes |
| Priority baggage handling | X | Yes | Yes |
| Priority security lanes | X | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed seat availability on full flights (up to 48 hours before departure in economy class) | X | Yes | Yes |
| More lounge access, including access to more exclusive lounges | X | X | Yes |
| Highest priority waitlisting | X | X | Yes |
| Highest priority for seat upgrades | X | X | Yes |
| Exclusive customer service hotline with priority access | X | X | Yes |
| Highest priority for oversold flights | X | X | Yes |
| Access to a dedicated Platinum service line | X | X | Yes |
Partners and SkyTeam Alliance
Flying Blue members can earn and redeem miles across a vast network of partner airlines and SkyTeam alliance members.
SkyTeam Alliance: Air France and KLM are key members of the SkyTeam alliance, which includes:
- Aeroflot
- Aerolíneas Argentinas
- Aeroméxico
- Alitalia
- China Airlines
- China Eastern
- Czech Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia
- Kenya Airways
- Korean Air
- Middle East Airlines
- Saudia
- TAROM
- Vietnam Airlines
- XiamenAir
Non-SkyTeam Partners:
- Aircalin
- Chalair Aviation
- GOL Linhas Aéreas
- Japan Airlines
- WestJet
Flying Blue members benefit from the extensive SkyTeam network, allowing them to earn and redeem miles on flights operated by any SkyTeam airline. This collaboration also means that elite members enjoy reciprocal benefits across all SkyTeam airlines, such as priority services and lounge access.