As per the Flying Blue Director Herbert Verschuren, (Watch the interview on Air Frances' website under Flying Blue).

"First the Flying blue program aims to REWARD it's Flying Blue Customers, the ones that use the program the most frequently"

.....ROFL.....Really!!!!!

"the benefit of miles lasting for life is not a benefit most other carriers offer"

.....ROFL........REALLY!!!!!!
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"As of April 1st we will revise some accrue and redemption schemes, the objective is to reflect the price paid for the ticket in the most fair possible manner"

.......ROFL..... so, just an FYI that 133% increase in economy tickets to get 100% miles is done in the most fair possible manner!!! Yeah, okay! LOL

"We bring much more in line with the number of miles earned with the fair base and the ticket conditions will make the Flying Blue accrual more logic and fair"

Logic and fair...ROFL, you gotta be kidding!!!!

"Elite benefits will be maintain, unlike some other carriers, IT WILL EVEN BE REINFORCED."

Hmmm, since July 2005, well no more lounge access for Gold in partner airlines, no more priority luggage handling, I haven't seen priority boarding in a long while...Yes they will be maintained....The word Pinocchio comes to mind....Reinforced, please!! LOL

"And finally, to become and maintain the program of preference, by bringing tangible benefits to our customers, we want to do everything it takes to make sure that each and every customer feels that he or she is being recognized for the trust and the loyalty they give to us."

And that is why so many of us loyal customers are LEAVING.....

So, run, run, run, away from Flying Blue before your miles will be worthless!