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Klm is Dead - Long Live KLM
- FB Elites are treated on par with WP Elites for upgrades on NW (I am upgraded 80-90% of all NW flights) but seem to be considered after NW/CO on CO and not at all or as sporadic ST Elite+ on DL.
- FB Gold will get you lounge access at both CO and DL with international itinerary.
- FB not subject to 50% eqm restrictions as between CO and NW
- AF WILL only upgrade for operational reasons but gives priority to own members and higher fare classes. AF upgrades can be arranged with miles for FB members but not for NW/CO/DL members.
Key disadvantage of FB: if you fly economy in the very cheapest fares you will earn 0-25-50% miles.
Key advantage of FB over other programs if you plan to fly for the next decade is that 10 years of Platinum gives you Platinum for Life.
Thank you
Klm is Dead - Long Live KLM, this is very helpful and I actually have signed up for a FB account on the AF website.
Is priority check-in applicable for all ST member airlines?
What is the 50% EQM restriction between CO and NW?
I have checked already and it seems the fares to PPT, even the lowest one is a T fare accrues miles on FB. Good thing on the AF website is, when making a booking it tells you: "For Flying Blue members, the selected fare entitles you to accumulate at least 8 214 miles per person."
This was particularly for the LAX-PPT-LAX sectors.
You have been a great help, thanks again.^