Flying Blue frequent flyer lifetime Elite status

Lifespan of Flying Blue Miles

Your frequent flyer Miles are valid for life provided you fly at least once every 20 months with KLM or Delta airlines Aircalin, or one of the SkyTeam member airlines*, on a flight with a paid ticket allowing Miles accumulation.

Flying Blue Membership are valid for life time: passengers can benefit from them as long as they want. One Mile earned today can be used tomorrow, in 1 year, in 2 years or in 20 years.

Very few airlines offer an unlimited life time span of frequent flyer Miles as do Delta and KLM. For the vast majority, Miles have a limited period of validity which cannot be extended. On some other airlines, passengers must travel more frequently to maintain the validity of their Miles.

How to get Elite status?

From dedicated services when you book to priority treatment when you land, Elite status brings additional advantages for easier travel. If you fly with us regularly, you will certainly appreciate the benefits.

Flying Blue has 4 different frequent flyer Membership Cards : Ivory, Silver, Gold and Platinum

As soon as you join, you receive a Flying Blue Ivory card which allows you to earn and spend Award Miles.


Flying Blue's 3 Elite Levels not only give a range of benefits such as a dedicated phone line for your reservations , waiting list priority, Business Class check in, priority boarding and access to airport lounges. They also offer you an Elite Mileage Bonus in addition to the Award Miles you earn with SkyTeam airlines. Just to thank you for flying with us.

SkyTeam Member airlines
Aeroflot
Aeromexico
Air Europa
Air France
Alitalia
China Southern Airlines
Czech Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Kenya Airways
KLM
Korean Air
TAROM
Vietnam Airlines

How to qualify?

You qualify for Elite Silver, Gold or Platinum status by accruing the specified amount of Level Miles (or Level flight segments) within one calendar year (1 January to 31 December). As soon as you reach the next threshold, you are automatically upgraded to the corresponding Elite Level.

Level Miles (and Level flight segments) are earned on eligible flights.Your Level Miles (and Level flight segments) are valid until December 31st of the year of issue.
See Elite benefits for further information on Silver, Gold and Platinum Membership Thresholds and benefits.

Long-haul flights in Economy class For a full-fare ticket with flexible conditions (changes possible, etc.), Miles earned correspond to 100% of the distance travelled. For tickets at a reduced fare, non-refundable and with no changes possible, the gain in Miles ranges from 25% to 75% of the distance travelled.
Long-haul flights in Affaires-Business class The gain in Miles can reach 175% of the distance travelled (for medium-haul flights, the gain corresponds to 200% of the distance travelled).
Long-haul flights in La Première First class The gain in Miles corresponds to 300% of the distance travelled.
Contrary to some other frequent flyer plans, customers with Flying Blue Elite (Silver, Gold, Platinum) status can earn with each trip:
■ 50% more Miles if they are members of Flying Blue “Silver”, ■ 75% more Miles if they are members of Flying Blue “Gold”, ■ 100% more Miles if they are members of Flying Blue “Platinum”.