Nov 4, 2013, 1:57 pm
Last edit by: Gajan
Between 1 September 2013 and 31 March 2018 the co-branded Gold & Platinum Flying Blue American Express cards also gave you Level Miles for purchases at AF/KL.
The Gold card will give you 1.5 Level Miles & Award Miles for AF/KL purchases; the Platinum card will give you 2 Level Miles & Award miles for AF/KL purchases.
As of 31 March 2018 the Flying Blue American Express co-cards give the main cardholder additional XP's when reaching the membership anniversary:
The Gold card will give you 1.5 Level Miles & Award Miles for AF/KL purchases; the Platinum card will give you 2 Level Miles & Award miles for AF/KL purchases.
As of 31 March 2018 the Flying Blue American Express co-cards give the main cardholder additional XP's when reaching the membership anniversary:
- Silver: 15XP;
- Gold: 30 XP
- Platinum: 60 XP
Co-branded American Express cards: France and the Netherlands
Mar 7, 2019, 3:43 am
#451
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: HAG
Programs: Der 5* FTL
Posts: 8,079
which card would you recommend in my case then ? regular Plat Amex ?
priority pass seems to allow access in CDG only at a limited number of lounges
https://www.prioritypass.com/fr/loun...rles-de-gaulle
not the AF ones ?
priority pass seems to allow access in CDG only at a limited number of lounges
https://www.prioritypass.com/fr/loun...rles-de-gaulle
not the AF ones ?
Mar 7, 2019, 6:53 am
#453
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: HAG
Programs: Der 5* FTL
Posts: 8,079
Indeed, except for when you depart from 2D with partners like OK.
Typically Priority Pass is not useful on hub airports - at least those that have separate terminals.
It grants access normally to independent lounges and sometimes to airline lounges on outstations (operated by contractors) like AF lounge in T2 in FRA
Typically Priority Pass is not useful on hub airports - at least those that have separate terminals.
It grants access normally to independent lounges and sometimes to airline lounges on outstations (operated by contractors) like AF lounge in T2 in FRA
Mar 7, 2019, 7:42 am
#454
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 281
I almost never travel with partners and/or from 2D, i'll pass then
thanks for the info
thanks for the info
Mar 7, 2019, 2:28 pm
#455
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: France
Programs: FB Plat for Life, UAMP, BAEC, Accor ALL Platinum, Marriott silver, Hilton, Meliá silver.
Posts: 3,120
I would aim for FB Gold or Plat status in order to have AFKL lounge access.
Depending on how many XP you will need, the FB Amex Gold or Plat will be your choice to top up your XP count and help you reach your desired FB level.
Depending on how many XP you will need, the FB Amex Gold or Plat will be your choice to top up your XP count and help you reach your desired FB level.
Mar 7, 2019, 5:16 pm
#456
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Paris, France
Programs: AF/KL Flying Blue Platinum for life/Club2000 Ultimate, Accor ALL Diamond
Posts: 21,935
Mar 7, 2019, 5:19 pm
#457
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Paris, France
Programs: AF/KL Flying Blue Platinum for life/Club2000 Ultimate, Accor ALL Diamond
Posts: 21,935
Mar 8, 2019, 1:57 am
#458
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
Mar 8, 2019, 2:44 am
#459
Moderator: Aegean Miles+Bonus
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: AMS / ATH
Programs: AFKL Plat, A3 Gold
Posts: 7,342
...but when flying AF within Europe there really isn't any option available. Unless FB Elite or flying business, no lounge access.
Mar 8, 2019, 6:48 am
#460
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: Flying Blue
Posts: 4
I'm in the Loire Valley, so I'm stuck flying from Paris unless I want to take Ryanair to... noplace I actually want to go. Quickly concluded that Priority Pass was pretty useless at CDG, so went with the 60XPs.
Mar 8, 2019, 5:39 pm
#461
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: HAG
Programs: Der 5* FTL
Posts: 8,079
AMS does have a PP lounge though.
Mar 13, 2019, 4:25 am
#462
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 281
i'll wait to see how my business trips go over the first months and i'll manage to get a new card if it's relevant
according to my business destinations, it may have stopovers in CDG, but probably not for long enough to enjoy lounges
i'll check at departure airports from these destinations if it's worth it
according to my business destinations, it may have stopovers in CDG, but probably not for long enough to enjoy lounges
i'll check at departure airports from these destinations if it's worth it
Apr 15, 2019, 12:22 am
#463
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 31
Is there a regular amount of delay for XP from the FB Gold card to be posted to my FB account? There is only 2 weeks between the end of card year and FB account!
If they don't post in time will they be able to manually override so I can keep my status?
Thanks!
If they don't post in time will they be able to manually override so I can keep my status?
Thanks!
Last edited by ManuG14; Apr 15, 2019 at 6:45 am
Apr 15, 2019, 7:53 am
#464
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: AMS
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum | Flying Blue Petroleum | Hilton Gold | Marriott Gold | Shangri-La Jade
Posts: 306
They normally post within two weeks of the end of your cardyear.
Apr 16, 2019, 5:44 am
#465
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: Flying Blue, IB, Miles and More, Delta
Posts: 112
For those who have one AF card and one regular card, do you know if you can cumulate rewards when you refer for both cards (Flying blue miles and MR points)?