Small changes in Flying Blue program, loyal customers will be treated better
When people talk about changes in loyalty programs, they always think of the worst, namely point devaluations or [...]
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When we talk about changes in loyalty programs we always think of the worst, that is, devaluations of points or worsening of conditions and benefits that loyalty programs give to users, just think for example of the recent change made by Delta that removed lounge use based on status.
What changes in Flying Blue
As of March 28, 2023, some Flying Blue benefits will change. The changes will differ depending on the level held.
Explorer members:
- 10% fixed discount on your first additional baggage.
Silver members:
- paid seats become free the day before departure (DBD) instead of paying a fare, albeit discounted;
- Guaranteed discount of 25% on lounge access until the day before departure.
Gold members:
- paid seats become free 3 days before departure (DBD) instead of paying a fare, albeit discounted;
- Free seat in Economy Comfort if requested 3 days before departure (payment of discounted fare lapses).
Platinum members:
- No changes have been made to its benefits;
In conclusion
A small change, but a nice gesture by Air France and KLM toward the lower levels of the loyalty program. The last time benefits had been touched gold members. had lost the chance to reserve seats at La Premiere with points.
From the summer, however, gold members will be able to travel more comfortably without spending anything, seats permitting.
- 6,000 Mile Registration Bonus
- Collect miles WITH EACH PURCHASE
- Your miles with no expiration*
- No fees for ATM withdrawals and foreign purchases
- Without having to change banks
- Autonomous card activation
- Multi-function mobile application
- Free travel insurance
- Free credit for up to 7 weeks
- Contactless Payment
- Mastercard® SecureCode
- 20€ discount directly in your statement by spending €60 in one or more transactions with Carta on Italotreno.it
- Free fee the 1st year. From the 2nd €5.50 per month
- You can choose to pay in full or in installments
- Premium level of the Italo Più program
- 4 Vouchers per year for access to Italo Club Lounges
- Preferential Access to Italo's Fast Track at the station
- For every 5 purchases of Italo ticketing and/or onboard services made with Italo American Express Credit Card you will receive 1 voucher for room upgrade
- Welcome bonus of 100,000 Volare points upon reaching 6 thousand in spending in the first 3 months after card issuance
- Accumulate 1.5 qualifying Volare points for every euro spent, accumulate an additional 3 non-qualifying Volare points ( for a total of 4.5 Volare points) for every euro spent on ticketing purchases and other services offered by ITA Airways
- Access to the Premium Club of ITA Airways' Volare program.
- ITA Airways Lounge Access
- Free excess baggage
- Points Back