Flying Blue is the frequent flyer programme for Air France. Miles are earned in a variety of ways, and while the most common is through buying airfare with Air France or their SkyTeam partners, customers can also rack up points by:
Using certain Chase, Citi or Marriot credit cards
Shopping from selected car rentals, hotels and retailers
Buying miles directly from Air France
When you have enough points, they can be used to purchase a range of services. Once again, the most common of these is airfare, partly because this is where you get the best deal. As Air France is part of the SkyTeam Airline Alliance, Flying Blue miles can also be spent with a range of partners, opening up options with airlines like Delta or Japan airways. Flying Blue also offers occasional promotions, with discounted redemption options on flights by up to 50%.
Racking up enough Air Blue points in a year gets you Elite status. There are three different tiers, and when you hit one, you can take advantage of its benefits for 15 months.
Silver - 25,000 miles or 15 qualifying flights
Six points per euro spent
Priority check-in and boarding
1 checked-in bag
Free seat selection
25% off seat selection
Gold - 40,000 miles or 30 qualifying flights
Seven points per euro spent
Priority check-in and boarding
1 checked-in bag
Free seat selection
Airport lounge access
50% off seat selection
Platinum - 70,000 points or 60 qualifying flights
Eight points per euro spent
Priority check-in and boarding
One checked-in bag
Free seat selection
Airport lounge access
50% off seat selection
Complimentary preferred seats
Access to the platinum service line
Those that hold Platinum status for ten consecutive years are given it for life.