Flying Blue FAQ
Oct 19, 2023, 2:17 am
#1711
Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: FB platinum
Posts: 379
Meanwhile when I had to take BA on LHR - TLS after AF cancelled one of our flights and rebooked us on the direct flight, my bag was among the first, and I'm a nobody with BA
Oct 19, 2023, 12:43 pm
#1712
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: CPT,AMS
Posts: 4,413
I'm going to be brutally honest, the priority tags most usually mean nothing. Perhaps at CDG or AMS, but not at 95% of oustations in this world.
Still not so long ago at BHX they emptied every single non priority bag, leaving the entire J cabin and elite pax to wait an additional 10mns for ours
...which all came out at once
...probably out of spite!
Edit: I actually found out that *A are a lot better with priority tags at outstations. Not flawless, but at least better. AFKL really need to improve in those matters.
Still not so long ago at BHX they emptied every single non priority bag, leaving the entire J cabin and elite pax to wait an additional 10mns for ours
...which all came out at once
...probably out of spite!
Edit: I actually found out that *A are a lot better with priority tags at outstations. Not flawless, but at least better. AFKL really need to improve in those matters.
Oct 19, 2023, 12:56 pm
#1713
Join Date: Jun 2022
Programs: Flying Blue Gold | Marriott Titanium
Posts: 171
I'm going to be brutally honest, the priority tags most usually mean nothing. Perhaps at CDG or AMS, but not at 95% of oustations in this world.
Still not so long ago at BHX they emptied every single non priority bag, leaving the entire J cabin and elite pax to wait an additional 10mns for ours
...which all came out at once
...probably out of spite!
Edit: I actually found out that *A are a lot better with priority tags at outstations. Not flawless, but at least better. AFKL really need to improve in those matters.
Still not so long ago at BHX they emptied every single non priority bag, leaving the entire J cabin and elite pax to wait an additional 10mns for ours
...which all came out at once
...probably out of spite!
Edit: I actually found out that *A are a lot better with priority tags at outstations. Not flawless, but at least better. AFKL really need to improve in those matters.
Oct 20, 2023, 12:15 pm
#1714
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Kiel
Programs: Fying Blue Platinum, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Silver Elite, Hilton Silver
Posts: 101
If I purchase an upgrade to Business after I perform online checkin and got boarding pass already, will I still get XP for economy or for the business?
Oct 20, 2023, 12:27 pm
#1715
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: Flying Blue, Hilton Honors, Amtrak Guest Rewards
Posts: 2,414
Oct 21, 2023, 9:08 pm
#1717
Join Date: Sep 2023
Programs: Diamond DL
Posts: 130
Plus, one would argue that the point of having status is to actually use it… not racking up XP for the sake of having a Gold/Black FB virtual card.
So if you are AF platinum and need to fly, hopefully your status is worth something to you and you take into account the added value of perks when comparing ticket prices.
The math is correct: if you are plat and don’t plan to earn more than 180xp the next year, no « use » to fly AFKL at all, XP-wise. But if you don’t want the perks for 12 months, there’s no use having status either
So if you are AF platinum and need to fly, hopefully your status is worth something to you and you take into account the added value of perks when comparing ticket prices.
The math is correct: if you are plat and don’t plan to earn more than 180xp the next year, no « use » to fly AFKL at all, XP-wise. But if you don’t want the perks for 12 months, there’s no use having status either
Yes you are right
But it's good that if you are platinum and you don't fly for one year or very few flights, you downgrade to gold for another 12 months
Of course the idea to have the status is to use it, but maybe one year i could fly not many skyteam , or only europe flight so also with 0 xp i will be downgraded to GOLD, which (for me) is still very good because of the lounge access and have another 12 months to reach at least the 180xp. With skymiles every year you start from zero
Oct 23, 2023, 3:02 pm
#1718
Join Date: Jun 2022
Programs: Flying Blue Gold | Marriott Titanium
Posts: 171
“KLM Bus” question (EIN to AMS)
Was looking for tickets and was avoiding Transavia. However, I found a fare that starts with the KLM Bus from EIN, drives to AMS and there you catch HV but operating under KL flight number on the ticket.
This means I’d gain XP/Miles since it’s ticketed as KL.
Question: do I actually have to take the bus? When looking at the KLM website about the Thalys they’re very firm you gotta take it, but as far as I can see I can just skip the KLM Bus, right?
Edit: The KLM Bus website has a FAQ that states:
So as far as I can tell, it doesn't matter whether you actually take it or not
Was looking for tickets and was avoiding Transavia. However, I found a fare that starts with the KLM Bus from EIN, drives to AMS and there you catch HV but operating under KL flight number on the ticket.
This means I’d gain XP/Miles since it’s ticketed as KL.
Question: do I actually have to take the bus? When looking at the KLM website about the Thalys they’re very firm you gotta take it, but as far as I can see I can just skip the KLM Bus, right?
Edit: The KLM Bus website has a FAQ that states:
What happens if I miss the KLM Bus?
If you miss the KLM Bus you will have to travel to Schiphol by your own means. You will be responsible for these costs. If you arrive at Schiphol on time, you can simply take your connecting flight.
If you miss the KLM Bus you will have to travel to Schiphol by your own means. You will be responsible for these costs. If you arrive at Schiphol on time, you can simply take your connecting flight.
Last edited by thehyrax; Oct 24, 2023 at 1:45 am
Oct 26, 2023, 10:14 am
#1721
Join Date: Sep 2023
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posts: 3
Is it possible for me to take my Family's member Flying Blue card to gain access to a lounge as long as I have a flight with AF? Are they going to check whether the name on the boarding pass matches the FB QR code?
Oct 26, 2023, 10:16 am
#1722
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: FB Gold, IHG Diamond, Hilton Gold
Posts: 79
Lounge access is typically determined/granted by your boarding pass... you don't need to show your membership card or QR code
Last edited by 321; Oct 26, 2023 at 10:17 am Reason: typo
Oct 26, 2023, 10:29 am
#1723
Join Date: Sep 2023
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posts: 3
Will the boarding pass have a special code on it granting access to the Lounge? Is that how it works? I've only accessed lounged with Dragon Pass and needed to show a QR code. Don't really know how other lounge accesses work.
Last edited by 01muller33; Oct 26, 2023 at 10:29 am Reason: Syntax
Oct 26, 2023, 10:39 am
#1724
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: FB Gold, IHG Diamond, Hilton Gold
Posts: 79
- eg at CDG (AF) or AMS (KLM) you gain entry to the lounge by scanning your boarding pass (either by staff, or at a self-service machine)
- you won't be able to gain entry using someone else's FB membership card
Oct 26, 2023, 10:43 am
#1725
Join Date: Sep 2023
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posts: 3
Your boarding pass will be on the system as eligible for lounge access (or not eligible) depending on your fare or member level
- eg at CDG (AF) or AMS (KLM) you gain entry to the lounge by scanning your boarding pass (either by staff, or at a self-service machine)
- you won't be able to gain entry using someone else's FB membership card
- eg at CDG (AF) or AMS (KLM) you gain entry to the lounge by scanning your boarding pass (either by staff, or at a self-service machine)
- you won't be able to gain entry using someone else's FB membership card