Is Air France and KLM Flying Blue the same?

Flying Blue is the joint loyalty programme of Air France, KLM, Transavia, Aircalin and TAROM. Members can earn Miles during their trips with Air France, KLM, and their partner airlines or when purchasing services from non-airline partners (hotel chains, car rental companies, etc.).



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Flying Blue is the joint loyalty programme of Air France, KLM, Transavia, Aircalin and TAROM. Members can earn Miles during their trips with Air France, KLM, and their partner airlines or when purchasing services from non-airline partners (hotel chains, car rental companies, etc.).

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Again, it's going to come down to personal preference. As someone who flies frequently with children, the free kid's meals and hourly alcohol service tip me towards KLM. But if fine dining is all part of the inflight experience for you, I reckon Air France has got the edge.

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When you book a KLM Premium Comfort fare, you'll receive a more comfortable seat, additional in-flight amenities, and special treatment at the airport. Whether you book using cash or miles, the additional legroom and deeper recline can justify the upcharge.

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As stated above, Air France and KLM are the main founding airlines of the Flying Blue program. Both carriers are part of the greater SkyTeam alliance, which includes Delta Air Lines, Korean Air and Virgin Atlantic.

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Fleet. KLM has a considerably newer fleet than Air France. The KLM and KLM Cityhopper combination have an average fleet age of 10.2 years, while Air France's fleet is an average of 13.8 years old. In comparison, British Airways' fleet is also an average of 13.8 years old, according to Airfleets.net.

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Air France-KLM (they merged a while back) are core members of the SkyTeam alliance – both Delta & Air France are among its founders – and you can use Delta miles on all of their flights (on a space-available basis, that is).

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But this was a very solid economy class experience. It's hard to beat a one-way journey from Switzerland to the West Coast of the USA with a stopover in Amsterdam for 22K miles and about $120 in taxes. For that reason, I would not hesitate to use KLM again when traveling with the kids and using miles.

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While KLM has already raised its prices this year after fuel prices rose significantly in the spring, the airline's new chief has explained that if Schiphol doesn't work fast to improve the situation and hire new workers, more price hikes will be inevitable in the new year.

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How can I gain access to the Air France lounges? Enjoy complimentary access to our lounges: For yourself and a guest, if you are traveling in the La Première cabin* For yourself, if you are traveling in the Business cabin with a Standard or Flex fare.

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