Air France·SkyTeam
How the Air France frequent flyer program works: how miles are earned, elite tiers, redemption value, expiry rules and which credit cards help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
Air France operates Flying Blue. The currency is Flying Blue Miles.
Miles earn on spend. Status runs on Experience Points (XP).
Tiers run: Explorer → Silver → Gold → Platinum → Ultimate.
Flying Blue runs monthly Promo Rewards with discounts of 25–50% on selected routes, which are among the best-value redemptions available from the US to Europe. Award pricing is otherwise dynamic.
Miles expire after 24 months of inactivity; any earning activity resets it.
The Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard is available in the US and confers XP toward status.
Additional bags for Flying Blue Silver, Gold and Platinum members and SkyTeam Elite Plus.
Miles expire after 24 months of inactivity; any earning activity resets it.
Explorer, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Ultimate. Miles earn on spend. Status runs on Experience Points (XP).
Flying Blue runs monthly Promo Rewards with discounts of 25–50% on selected routes, which are among the best-value redemptions available from the US to Europe. Award pricing is otherwise dynamic.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.