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
Jul 20, 2013, 7:08 am
#106
Moderator: Flying Blue (Air France & KLM)
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Rotterdam, NL
Programs: Flying Blue (AF/KL)
Posts: 4,711
Jul 21, 2013, 1:34 am
#107
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum | Shangri La Jade |Hilton Gold | Marriott Gold | WY gold |
Posts: 106
Correct, and they totally overlooked their "most valued customers", namely those that are platinum for life and don't need level miles.
The Hertz deal, so far, is much more expensive than what FB members without AMEX do get. Even applying the one-time discount voucher of EUR30 for a short rental.
Three nights hotel in Paris for a discounted price of EUR700 per night ??
Reissom bij vertrek in de periode:
• 19 juli – 30 augustus 2013: van € 1.705,- voor € 1.140,- p.p.
• 31 augustus – 28 september 2013: van € 2.023,- voor € 1.350,- p.p.
I have written to FB days ago, asking for clarification. We will patiently wait for a reply.
The Hertz deal, so far, is much more expensive than what FB members without AMEX do get. Even applying the one-time discount voucher of EUR30 for a short rental.
Three nights hotel in Paris for a discounted price of EUR700 per night ??
Reissom bij vertrek in de periode:
• 19 juli – 30 augustus 2013: van € 1.705,- voor € 1.140,- p.p.
• 31 augustus – 28 september 2013: van € 2.023,- voor € 1.350,- p.p.
I have written to FB days ago, asking for clarification. We will patiently wait for a reply.
Jul 23, 2013, 10:52 am
#108
Moderator: Aegean Miles+Bonus
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: AMS / ATH
Programs: AFKL Plat, A3 Gold
Posts: 7,339
I just received the following offer. I currently have the Silver card:
In short:
- Upgrade to gold and pay 140 for the first year instead of 170
- Get 5K miles as a bonus
- Get extra award miles with Hertz
- Get tier miles
However, from this single email, it looks very much like the tier miles are now for all purchases, and not just AFKL ones?
In short:
- Upgrade to gold and pay 140 for the first year instead of 170
- Get 5K miles as a bonus
- Get extra award miles with Hertz
- Get tier miles
However, from this single email, it looks very much like the tier miles are now for all purchases, and not just AFKL ones?
Jul 23, 2013, 1:50 pm
#109
Moderator: Flying Blue (Air France & KLM)
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Rotterdam, NL
Programs: Flying Blue (AF/KL)
Posts: 4,711
I just received the following offer. I currently have the Silver card:
In short:
- Upgrade to gold and pay 140 for the first year instead of 170
- Get 5K miles as a bonus
- Get extra award miles with Hertz
- Get tier miles
However, from this single email, it looks very much like the tier miles are now for all purchases, and not just AFKL ones?
In short:
- Upgrade to gold and pay 140 for the first year instead of 170
- Get 5K miles as a bonus
- Get extra award miles with Hertz
- Get tier miles
However, from this single email, it looks very much like the tier miles are now for all purchases, and not just AFKL ones?
Last edited by Gajan; Jul 23, 2013 at 5:19 pm Reason: addition
Jul 24, 2013, 4:33 am
#110
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: NL
Programs: FB M&M AA Amex HH SPG and others
Posts: 1,929
sorry, misreading
Aug 10, 2013, 9:00 am
#111
Moderator: Flying Blue (Air France & KLM)
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Rotterdam, NL
Programs: Flying Blue (AF/KL)
Posts: 4,711
Amex website updated (NL)
See Amex website: https://www.americanexpress.com/nl/c...ards-LearnMore
Fee increase is visible; level miles only for AF/KL related purchases.
Fee increase is visible; level miles only for AF/KL related purchases.
Aug 10, 2013, 9:16 am
#112
Suspended
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,593
i never noticed the Flying Blue – American Express Entry Card for NL members
no such thing for FR members
no such thing for FR members
Aug 11, 2013, 5:24 am
#113
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum | Shangri La Jade |Hilton Gold | Marriott Gold | WY gold |
Posts: 106
FB Amex card: KLM's inconsiderate approach
Correct, and they totally overlooked their "most valued customers", namely those that are platinum for life and don't need level miles.
The Hertz deal, so far, is much more expensive than what FB members without AMEX do get. Even applying the one-time discount voucher of EUR30 for a short rental.
Three nights hotel in Paris for a discounted price of EUR700 per night ??
Reissom bij vertrek in de periode:
• 19 juli – 30 augustus 2013: van € 1.705,- voor € 1.140,- p.p.
• 31 augustus – 28 september 2013: van € 2.023,- voor € 1.350,- p.p.
I have written to FB days ago, asking for clarification. We will patiently wait for a reply.
The Hertz deal, so far, is much more expensive than what FB members without AMEX do get. Even applying the one-time discount voucher of EUR30 for a short rental.
Three nights hotel in Paris for a discounted price of EUR700 per night ??
Reissom bij vertrek in de periode:
• 19 juli – 30 augustus 2013: van € 1.705,- voor € 1.140,- p.p.
• 31 augustus – 28 september 2013: van € 2.023,- voor € 1.350,- p.p.
I have written to FB days ago, asking for clarification. We will patiently wait for a reply.
In addition, they pointed out to me that as a benefit of the card, my partner now also has the platinum level. I find that not very elegant and it has nothing to do with my remarks about the relatively huge price increase of the card.
USD780 for an FB AMEX card ????
I fear that Flying Blue management have forgotten that towards partners, they should represent de interests of their members instead of subscribing to hollow marketing phrases the truth/value of which they didn't even bother to check.
Aug 11, 2013, 5:37 am
#114
Suspended
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,593
Flying Blue replied that "they do understand that I am not happy with a price increase without any new benefits".
In addition, they pointed out to me that as a benefit of the card, my partner now also has the platinum level. I find that not very elegant and it has nothing to do with my remarks about the relatively huge price increase of the card.
USD780 for an FB AMEX card ????
I fear that Flying Blue management have forgotten that towards partners, they should represent de interests of their members instead of subscribing to hollow marketing phrases the truth/value of which they didn't even bother to check.
In addition, they pointed out to me that as a benefit of the card, my partner now also has the platinum level. I find that not very elegant and it has nothing to do with my remarks about the relatively huge price increase of the card.
USD780 for an FB AMEX card ????
I fear that Flying Blue management have forgotten that towards partners, they should represent de interests of their members instead of subscribing to hollow marketing phrases the truth/value of which they didn't even bother to check.
the European market is tightly held by Visa and Mastercard
Amex is not free to offer more cobranded cards than in other regions and practices elite prices
or perhaps to compensate the low volume of members vs other regions
Aug 18, 2013, 7:48 pm
#115
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Programs: Mileage Plus (PLATINUM); Qatar Privilege Club (PLATINUM)
Posts: 384
AMEX FB cobrand nightmarish
When I held Platinum status on FB, I opted for the AMEX co-branded card. From day 1 my miles would not post automatically. My ['free'] partner card miles especially needed several phone calls to post the miles to my account. And then it became outrageously expensive. AMEX Platinum Membership Rewards is amazing in comparison.
Aug 18, 2013, 9:58 pm
#116
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: France
Programs: FB Plat for Life, UAMP, BAEC, Accor ALL Platinum, Marriott silver, Hilton, Meliá silver.
Posts: 3,118
All cards (main cards, extra cards, additional card) belong to the same Amex account. The total amount of spendings with all cards shows on the Amex statement and is then translated into miles that go the FB account of the main card holder.
Aug 19, 2013, 2:16 am
#117
Suspended
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,593
When I held Platinum status on FB, I opted for the AMEX co-branded card. From day 1 my miles would not post automatically. My ['free'] partner card miles especially needed several phone calls to post the miles to my account. And then it became outrageously expensive. AMEX Platinum Membership Rewards is amazing in comparison.
Miles are credited and transferred to your FB account once a month when your billed is settled
Aug 19, 2013, 2:43 am
#118
Moderator: Aegean Miles+Bonus
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: AMS / ATH
Programs: AFKL Plat, A3 Gold
Posts: 7,339
Did anyone receive an offer to add an additional card and get 1K miles? I am wondering if they would do any name/credit checks on additional cards...otherwise I can just make up a roommate ;-) My gf already has one of the extra cards, so I wouldn't know who else I would genuinely want to give a card that I pay the bill for.. 
Aug 19, 2013, 10:21 am
#119
Moderator: Flying Blue (Air France & KLM)
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Rotterdam, NL
Programs: Flying Blue (AF/KL)
Posts: 4,711
Did anyone receive an offer to add an additional card and get 1K miles? I am wondering if they would do any name/credit checks on additional cards...otherwise I can just make up a roommate ;-) My gf already has one of the extra cards, so I wouldn't know who else I would genuinely want to give a card that I pay the bill for..
I presume all is well for them as long as the main card holder settles his/her expenses.
(On a side note, don't the Silver & Gold cards only allow for up to 2 sub cards; the Platinum card allows for up to 5?)
Gajan
Aug 19, 2013, 2:15 pm
#120
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rotterdam
Programs: AMEX Platinum, BA Gold, Flying Blue Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,280
I do not believe Amex checks. When adding someone in the past they were quite happy to add this person without any ID.
I presume all is well for them as long as the main card holder settles his/her expenses.
(On a side note, don't the Silver & Gold cards only allow for up to 2 sub cards; the Platinum card allows for up to 5?)
Gajan
I presume all is well for them as long as the main card holder settles his/her expenses.
(On a side note, don't the Silver & Gold cards only allow for up to 2 sub cards; the Platinum card allows for up to 5?)
Gajan