Air France plans 29,000-square-foot lounge at JFK for early 2027
SkyTeam Elite Plus members and Air France-KLM business-class passengers will get Air France's largest lounge outside Paris when JFK's new Terminal One opens.
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SkyTeam Elite Plus members and Air France-KLM business-class passengers will get Air France's largest lounge outside Paris when JFK's new Terminal One opens.
Members without elite status pay 20% to 25% more miles for Flying Blue awards after the September 8, 2026 change to Light, Standard or Flex tickets.
Air France opened a nearly 500 square meter lounge at Frankfurt Terminal 3 on September 1, 2026, for SkyTeam business class passengers and Elite Plus members.
United States residents earn 10,000 extra Flying Blue miles on new paid economy tickets via Paris or Amsterdam booked August 19 to August 31, 2026.
Non elite Flying Blue members who need a bag or a changeable ticket will pay 20% to 25% more miles for Standard awards from September 8, 2026.
Accor Live Limitless is raffling 500 000 Flying Blue miles plus 500 000 Accor Reward points to members who link their accounts from 1 July to 15 September 2026.
Points travellers face a Flying Blue award devaluation in a week when Alaska added flights from Seattle to Athens and Paris, according to One Mile at a Time.
Flying Blue members who are not elite lose lounge access and cannot change or cancel the cheapest newly issued Air France and KLM awards from 8 September.
From September 8, 2026, Flying Blue will offer its cheapest Air France and KLM awards only as Light tickets that generally cannot be changed or refunded.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is offering 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first three months. The limited-time offer ends at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 30
Air France-KLM is permanently discontinuing the Flying Blue+ app on July 31, 2026. Members can still access their miles and XP totals, and eligible purchases made before the closure will continue to earn miles
Flying Blue's paid status match now includes residents of Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay, and adds Air India to eligible airlines. Argentina, Brazil, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China residents are excluded from Platinum tier
Citi is offering a 20% transfer bonus for ThankYou Points to Air France/KLM Flying Blue. The offer runs from July 19 through August 22, 2025
Citi is offering a 20% transfer bonus on Citi ThankYou Points to Air France/KLM Flying Blue miles. The promotion runs from July 19 through August 22, 2026, allowing 1,000 points to transfer as 1,200 miles
Air France and KLM have expanded their Advance Seat Reservation fees to include award tickets and most long-haul routes, including those to North America, with exemptions for elite members and Business Flex passengers
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue has updated its paid status match to include members in India and added Air India as an eligible airline for matching
Flying Blue is offering up to a 45% discount on purchased miles through July 28, 2026, with rates ranging from 1.68 to 1.98 cents per mile depending on volume
Air France has opened its new lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4 as of July 7, 2026. The 750 sqm facility features a Clarins spa, a dedicated La Premiere section, and access for SkyTeam Elite Plus members
Rove has added Frontier Miles as a transfer partner, offering a 1:1 transfer ratio with a 25% bonus (1:1.25) for transfers made through July 31, 2026
Flying Blue members earn double miles on up to two segments on Air France and KLM flights from the US, Canada, or Mexico. Book between June 25 and July 23, 2026, for travel between September 1 and November 30, 2026
Flying Blue members can multiply recently earned miles by up to 16x with a 50% bonus until June 30, 2026, reducing the cost to ~1.07 euro cents per mile
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue program has launched a dedicated shopping portal for Apple purchases in the US, UK, France, and Netherlands, offering 1-4x miles per dollar with no product exclusions
This week's digest covers major Chase Sapphire Preferred changes, the October opening of St. Regis London, Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 opening, and various airline route and status updates including Delta, United, and American Airlines
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue paid status match for US and Canada residents ends June 13, 2026. Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways are no longer eligible sources
Air France is rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi to Flying Blue members, with 60% of its fleet now equipped and full completion targeted by the end of 2026
The Amex Blue Business Plus card allows point transfers to authorized users' airline/hotel accounts after 90 days, enabling point consolidation without affecting the authorized user's personal credit report
American Express is offering a 25% transfer bonus when moving Membership Rewards points to Air France-KLM's Flying Blue program. The promotion is highlighted as a flash sale event
Flying Blue's June Promo Rewards offers discounted award flights on Air France and KLM. Book by June 30 for travel through November 30, with transatlantic economy fares starting at 18,750 miles
Frequent flyers can book cheaper Delta First Class awards by finding partner availability via Air France/KLM or Virgin Atlantic, then upgrading the ticket using Delta SkyMiles through the Delta app
Air France-KLM's paid status match to Flying Blue Silver, Gold, and Platinum has expanded to include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with eligibility based on elite status from over two dozen partner airlines
A Flying Blue Platinum member reports Air France provided incorrect hotel voucher instructions and shuttle guidance after a missed connection at CDG, leading to significant delays and substandard meals
World of Hyatt is implementing a new five-tier award chart on May 20, 2026, increasing point costs for luxury and peak stays. Staff advise booking before the deadline to avoid higher rates
Starting May 19, 2026, holders of the Air France KLM Visa Signature card can earn 3x Flying Blue miles on rent payments made through Bilt, up to $50,000 annually
Rove Miles has added Aeroplan as its 18th transfer partner, offering a 25% launch bonus on transfers through June 6, 2026. Transfers are 1:1 with a 2,000-mile minimum
Flying Blue's paid status match now accepts US and Canada residents, offering Silver, Gold, or Platinum tiers. The offer excludes British Airways elites and has no fixed end date
Flying Blue offers up to 45% off or 80% bonus on purchased miles, valid through May 31, 2026. Elite members can buy up to 300,000 miles per transaction
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
Air France-KLM is considering renaming its parent holding company to reflect its growing portfolio beyond the two legacy carriers, with 'the Blue Group' cited as a working title
Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 20% bonus when transferring points to Flying Blue (Air France/KLM) through May 27, 2026. Transfers are typically instant and one-way
Effective May 4, 2026, Air France-KLM's Flying Blue program now uses a single 24-month expiry rule for all miles, with any eligible activity resetting the entire balance's validity
American Express Canada will stop direct transfers from Membership Rewards to Etihad Guest on June 20, 2026. The final transfer ratio is 1,000:750, with transfers ending June 19
Air France KLM Flying Blue has launched its May 2026 Promo Rewards, offering 25% off standard award prices on select routes. Bookings must be made by the end of May 2026 for travel through October 31, 2026
Flying Blue members earn 10k bonus miles on paid Air France or KLM flights to Europe starting May 1, 2026
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue updated its paid status match: BA UK elites are back, Aegean is added, but Asiana, Ethiopian, and Hainan are removed. Valid for 12 months
Air France and KLM are offering 10,000 bonus Flying Blue miles on paid economy tickets booked from Canada to Europe. Booking window is April 22 to May 3, 2026, with travel valid through September 30, 2026
GOL Airlines will launch 3x weekly nonstop flights between Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and New York (JFK) starting July 8, 2026, operated by Wamos Air using an Airbus A330-200
Air France-KLM Flying Blue is offering promotional award rates with up to 25% off required miles for April 2026. Awards are valid for travel through September 30, 2026, and must be booked by the end of April
Effective March 29, 2026, Flying Blue Platinum and Ultimate members receive elite perks on Transavia's French subsidiary, including dedicated check-in, fast-track security, and lounge access at select airports
As of March 29, 2026, Air France has ceased all operations at Paris Orly (ORY), ending an 80-year presence. The airline is consolidating its domestic and international network at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), while low-cost carrier Transavia expands its Orly service