Air France – KLM Flying Blue Continues Status Extensions In Select Markets Through September 2022
Air France – KLM Flying has made a surprise move and continues status extensions in select markets between July 31 – September 30, 2022.
Most hospitality sector companies have extended elite member tiers for the duration of the pandemic, but these practices have mostly ended.
You can access Flying Blue’s page for extensions here.
The latest status extension extends to the following markets:
- Australia
- China
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Macao
- Malaysia
- New Zealand
- Philippines
- Russia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taipei
- Thailand
- Ukraine
- Vietnam
Flying Blue will credit eligible member accounts the number of XPs required to maintain their current status.
Examples From Flying Blue:
Surplus XP Support
As an extension of our previous measure, we will automatically top up the surplus XP for Elite members with residential address in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taipei, Thailand, Ukraine or Vietnam, and a qualification period between now and September 2022, if it’s lower than last year. That way, you don’t miss out on maintaining or boosting your status. The surplus XP support will be added within a month after the start of your new qualification period.
Will I benefit from surplus XP support?
You will benefit from surplus XP support in case:
- you are a Flying Blue Silver, Gold or Platinum member;
- your qualification period ends between now and September 2022 (previously June 2022);
- your residential address is in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taipei, Thailand, Ukraine or Vietnam; and
- your current surplus XP is lower than it was at the beginning of your previous qualification period.
Some examples:
A Silver member with a qualification period ending in September 2022:
- If you have gained 120 XP, your counter will be offset by 100 XP to maintain Silver and you keep a surplus of 20 XP.
- If you had a surplus of 60 XP in your previous qualification period (ending in September 2021), we credit you 40 XP (surplus XP support) within a month, so you again have a head start of 60 XP.
A Gold member with a qualification period ending in September 2022:
- If you have gained 220 XP, your counter will be offset by 180 XP to maintain Gold and you keep a surplus of 40 XP.
- If you had a surplus of 80 XP in your previous qualification period (ending in September 2021), we credit you 40 XP (surplus XP support) within a month, so you again have a head start of 80 XP.
A Platinum member with a qualification period ending in September 2022:
- If you have gained 450 XP, your counter will be offset by 300 XP to maintain Platinum and you keep a surplus of 150 XP.
- If you had a surplus of 250 XP in your previous qualification period (ending in September 2021), we credit you 100 XP (surplus XP support) within a month, so you again have a head start of 250 XP.
What members benefit from surplus XP support?
If you are a Silver, Gold or Platinum member with residential address in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taipei, Thailand, Ukraine or Vietnam and your qualification period ends between now and September 2022 (previously June 2022), you may benefit from protected surplus XP. Explorer members do not have surplus XP.
Conclusion
It does make sense for Flying Blue to extend member tiers in these markets due to the difficulty of traveling to and from them in the past 12 months.
Also, it wouldn’t surprise me if Flying Blue decides to extend this practice for members in China and Japan past this coming September.
Frequently asked questions by Flying Blue:
The COVID-19 crisis has gripped the world for quite some time now. While we wait for the horizon to fully clear in all countries, we are committed to staying in touch and helping our members to retain all their benefits by providing a wide range of support. So keep an eye on this page:
We maintain your status
Good news: you keep all your advantages! As an extension of our previous measures, we renew the levels of our Elite members with residential address in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taipei, Thailand, Ukraine or Vietnam, and with a qualification period between now and 30 September 2022.
Will I keep my current level in my next qualification period?
In case your qualification period ends between now and September 2022 (previously June 2022), you will keep your current level even if you do not reach the XP objective.
For our Elite members with a qualification period ending between now and 30 September 2022 (previously June 2022) and residential address in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taipei, Thailand, Ukraine or Vietnam:
- We continue to maintain your status for another period
- We continue to restore your surplus XP
Some examples:
A Silver member with a qualification period ending in September 2022:
- If you have gained 120 XP, your counter will be offset by 100 XP to maintain Silver and you keep a surplus of 20 XP.
- If you have gained 65 XP, we will credit the missing 35 XP and then offset your counter with 100 XP to reset your XP counter to 0 and maintain your Silver level.
Ø The surplus XP measure applies in addition to this measure. Please see the specific Q&A for more info.
A Gold member with a qualification period ending in September 2022:
- If you have gained 220 XP, your counter will be offset by 180 XP to maintain Gold and you keep a surplus of 40 XP.
- If you have gained 120 XP, we will credit the missing 60 XP and then offset your counter with 180 XP to reset your XP counter to 0 and maintain your Gold level.
Ø The surplus XP measure applies in addition to this measure. Please see the specific Q&A for more info.
A Platinum member with a qualification period ending in September 2022:
- If you have gained 450 XP, your counter will be offset by 300 XP to maintain Platinum and you keep a surplus of 150 XP.
- If you have gained 250 XP, we will credit the missing 50 XP and then offset your counter with 300 XP to reset your XP counter to 0 and maintain your Platinum level.
Ø The surplus XP measure applies in addition to this measure. Please see the specific Q&A for more info.
I want to upgrade to a higher level. Will I also benefit from your COVID-19 measures?
Our measures enable Elite members to maintain their current level. Please see the specific Q&A for more info. The surplus XP measure may also help you in reaching a higher level. Please see the specific Q&A for more info. Last, stay tuned for more ways of gaining XP in 2022.
Will I keep my current XP balance in my next qualification period?
We will automatically offset the number of XP needed to maintain or upgrade a level. Any surplus XP will remain on your account.
For our Elite members with residential address in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taipei, Thailand, Ukraine or Vietnam, and a qualification period ending between now and 30 September 2022 (previously June 2022):
- We continue to maintain your status for another period
- We continue to restore your surplus XP
Some examples:
A Silver member with a qualification period ending in September 2022:
- If you have gained 120 XP, your counter will be offset by 100 XP to maintain Silver and you keep a surplus of 20 XP.
- If you have gained 65 XP, we will credit the missing 35 XP and then offset your counter with 100 XP to reset your XP counter to 0 and maintain your Silver level.
Ø The surplus XP measure applies in addition to this measure. Please see the specific Q&A for more info.
A Gold member with a qualification period ending in September 2022:
- If you have gained 220 XP, your counter will be offset by 180 XP to maintain Gold and you keep a surplus of 40 XP.
- If you have gained 120 XP, we will credit the missing 60 XP and then offset your counter with 180 XP to reset your XP counter to 0 and maintain your Gold level.
Ø The surplus XP measure applies in addition to this measure. Please see the specific Q&A for more info.
A Platinum member with a qualification period ending in September 2022:
- If you have gained 450 XP, your counter will be offset by 300 XP to maintain Platinum and you keep a surplus of 150 XP.
- If you have gained 250 XP, we will credit the missing 50 XP and then offset your counter with 300 XP to reset your XP counter to 0 and maintain your Platinum level.
Ø The surplus XP measure applies in addition to this measure. Please see the specific Q&A for more info.
What happens to my years counting towards Platinum for life?
If you keep your current level during your next qualification period based on our special measures, that membership year will count towards the 10 consecutive years needed to qualify for Platinum for life. For example:
- You have been a Platinum member for 9 consecutive years, and your qualification period ended on 31 December 2021. Because of our measures, you have maintained and reached 10 consecutive years of Platinum. On 1 April 2022, we changed your level to Platinum for life.
- You have been a Platinum member for 3 consecutive years, and your current qualification period will end on 31 August 2022. Because of our measures, you will be maintained. On 1 September 2022, your 4th consecutive year of Platinum will start.
What happens if my qualification period ends after 30 September 2022?
Stay tuned for more ways of gaining XP in 2022. Since the situation is still evolving, we will continue monitoring it closely.
