Flying Blue (Blue Family)
Flying Blue is the frequent flyer program of Air France and KLM. The program allows members to earn miles for flights on Air France, and KLM. And with partner airlines and for purchases with program partners such as hotels, car rentals, and credit cards. Members can then redeem these miles for flights, upgrades, and other rewards.
There are two levels of membership in the Flying Blue program: Ivory and Silver. Ivory members earn miles for flights and purchases and can redeem them for rewards.
Silver members, who reach this level by accumulating more miles, have additional benefits such as priority check-in, extra baggage allowance, and access to airport lounges.
Q: Can I Combine Flying Blue and Skymiles from Delta?
It is not possible to combine Flying Blue Miles and SkyMiles, as they are separate loyalty programs belonging to different airlines.
Flying Blue is the frequent flyer program of Air France and KLM and SkyMiles is the frequent flyer program of Delta Air Lines. However, both programs are members of the SkyTeam airline alliance, so members can earn and redeem miles with partner airlines.
If you are a member of both programs, you can earn miles for flights and purchases with Air France, KLM, and Delta, as well as with other SkyTeam partners. But you will need to redeem miles separately for each program.
Q: How long do my air France miles stay valid?
The validity of Air France Flying Blue Miles depends on the member’s activity within the program.
If a member has any qualifying activity such as earning or redeeming miles within 24 months, the miles will not expire.
Qualifying activities can include flying with Air France, and KLM. Also spending with non-airline partners such as hotels, car rentals, and credit cards are considered.
If a member does not have any qualifying activity within 24 months, the miles will expire.
It’s important to note that even if your miles are going to expire, you can extend their validity by purchasing Miles or by participating in one of the many opportunities to earn miles with Flying Blue Partners.
Inflight Entertainment, Wifi, and Food
Air France offers a variety of in-flight entertainment options to keep passengers entertained during their flights.
On long-haul flights, the airline provides personal seat-back screens, with a wide range of movies, TV shows, music, and games available in several languages.
Passengers can also access the Air France Play app which allows them to stream entertainment on their own devices.
On medium-haul flights, the entertainment options may vary, depending on the aircraft. Some aircraft will have personal seat-back screens and others will not.
Can I bring My Own Food on Air France?
Air France allows you to bring your own food on board. However, there may be restrictions on what types of food can be brought on board. It depends on the flight, destination, and security regulations.
For international flights, you are allowed to bring food items as long as they are not considered liquid. And are in containers that are less than 100ml (3.4 oz).
However, they may be subject to inspection by security personnel. It’s important to check the regulations of the destination country as well, as some countries may have specific restrictions on food items.
On domestic and short-haul flights, passengers are allowed to bring their own food and drinks, however, it’s best to check with the airline for specific restrictions.
Q: Do I get a blanket on air France Airlines?
A: Air France provides blankets to passengers on most of their flights, depending on the class of service and the aircraft type.
Passengers traveling in Business and Premium Economy class will have blankets and pillows provided to them. Economy class passengers may also have blankets available, but it depends on the aircraft type, route and flight duration.
Q: Do air France flights have wifi?
A: Air France offers WiFi on select flights, depending on the type of aircraft and route. However, not all flights are equipped with WiFi.
On long-haul flights, you will find WiFi available on most flights, allowing you to stay connected, stream your entertainment, and work during the flight.
Air France Pet Policy
Air France does allow dogs in the cabin on certain flights. But, there are restrictions and requirements that must be met.
Small dogs and cats can travel in the cabin on Air France flights if they are in a suitable carrier that can fit under the seat in front of you.
The carrier must meet size and weight requirements, and the animal must be able to stand up and turn around comfortably inside.
Your pet must be clean and well-behaved and must be kept in the carrier at all times during the flight.
It’s important to note that not all flights or destinations allow animals in the cabin. Certain breeds of animals may also be restricted.
To travel with your dog in the cabin, contact Air France’s customer service to check the availability. You will also need to provide all the required documentation, such as a health certificate, depending on the destination.