Air France-KLM Flying Blue Paid Status Match Expands to US and Canada Residents

• **Eligible Statuses:** Elite members of various airlines (e.g., American Airlines AAdvantage, United MileagePlus, British Airways Executive Club, Austrian Miles & More, etc.) can apply.
• **Matched Tiers:** The US/Canada match excludes Platinum tier; the highest achievable is Gold (SkyTeam Elite Plus). Silver is also available.
• **Benefits:** Gold status provides SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits, including Sky Priority (check-in, boarding, lounge access) on international and select domestic itineraries.
• **Cost:** Application fees vary by region, tier, and eligibility. Fees are displayed prior to purchase.
• **Validity:** Matched status is valid for 12 months. Retention requires re-qualifying via published program requirements.
• **Terms:** One match per person. Must hold government--issued ID for the target country. Data shared with Flying Blue. Offer is limited in number and time.
• **Expiry:** The expiration date is currently unclear. This expansion allows North American elites to access SkyTeam benefits through Flying Blue without meeting standard earning criteria

Air France and KLM's Flying Blue program has expanded its paid status match campaign to include residents of the United States and Canada, in addition to the previously eligible Singapore and Thailand markets. Key details: