# Tiffany Funk Named New Head of Flying Blue

_May 11 20:53_

Tags: Air France, Air France-KLM, KLM, Transavia, Flying Blue, airline, loyalty program, industry news

Tiffany Funk has been appointed as the new Head of Flying Blue, the loyalty program for Air France, KLM, and Transavia, succeeding Ben Lipsey who moves to SVP Loyalty, Digital & Data

## Summary

Tiffany Funk has accepted the role of Head of Flying Blue, the loyalty program for Air France-KLM and Transavia. She succeeds Ben Lipsey, whose title has expanded to SVP Loyalty, Digital & Data. Funk brings extensive industry experience, having previously co-founded the award search startup point.me and led its award consulting service, PointsPros. Her appointment is viewed as a significant industry move given her strategic background and long history in the travel loyalty space

## Why it matters

Affects 5 airline programs (Air Canada, Air France, Air France-KLM...).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/flying-blue-tiffany-funk) — There’s A New Head Of Flying Blue, And I Couldn’t Be More Excited!

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