Flying Blue status tiers and XP thresholds
SkyTeam · XP
Tier thresholds cited to the programme’s own pages as read on 27 September 2026. Calculate your XP ↓
Flying Blue at a glance
- Flying Blue has 3 elite tiers, from Silver at 100 XP to Platinum at 580 XP.
- Reset model — earn toward each tier from zero, counter resets on qualification.
- Gold (280 XP) is the lowest tier with SkyTeam Elite Plus lounge access.
- A return between LHR and CDG on Air France earns 10 XP in economy and 30 in business.
- On the reference route LHR–NYC (JFK or EWR), flown by Virgin Atlantic, one economy return earns 32 XP in booking class H, the highest-earning economy class we hold for that flight. That is 4 returns to Silver from zero.
Elite tiers
| Tier | XP required from zero | Step up from the tier below | To retain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 100 | — | Same as the step up |
| Gold SkyTeam Elite Plus | 280 | +180 from Silver | Same as the step up |
| Platinum | 580 | +300 from Gold | Same as the step up |
Gold confers SkyTeam Elite Plus — the lowest tier in this programme with alliance-wide lounge access. Alliance mapping last verified 12 July 2026. Conditions beyond the threshold: XP resets on each tier-up — 280 XP is the standing-start total (100 to Silver, a further 180 to Gold). Up to 300 XP rolls over annually. Compare lounge access across programmes →
Flying Blue resets your qualifying balance when you reach a tier. The middle column is the total from a standing start; the last column is what a member who has just qualified for the tier below still has to earn.
Keeping a tier is a different bar from reaching it. The last column is what Flying Blue publishes for a member who already holds the tier, over the same qualification window as the reaching figure. “Same as the step up” means Flying Blue says keeping the tier takes the same amount as the step that earned it. A dash means no retention figure comparable with the reaching one is shown for that rung, not that renewal is automatic; where the programme publishes one over a different window, its note gives it.
XP resets by the tier's cost each time you move up, and the 12-month qualification period is anchored to your own activity: it starts with your first Mile or XP and restarts on every level-up, so there is no fixed calendar window. Elite members keep up to 300 surplus XP. XP is earned on Air France, KLM, Transavia, all SkyTeam partners, Aircalin and Air Corsica (Paris-Orly–Corsica routes only, not modelled here); other airlines earn Miles but no XP. On medium-haul Economy (international, under 2,000 miles) a Basic fare earns a flat 2 XP instead of 5 and a Flex fare adds 2 (7 XP), so pick the fare brand. Ultimate qualifies on 900 UXP, a different currency earned only on Air France and KLM-marketed flights, and XP can also be earned without flying: sustainable-aviation-fuel and charity contributions earn 1 XP per €10. Flying Blue itself labels its XP table and simulator indicative, and XP is set by distance band, so a sector just over a boundary earns the next band up (London Heathrow–New York JFK is 3,451 miles, 49 miles below the 3,500 top of its band).
How we checked this
Checked against flyingblue.com and the live KLM booking funnel, August 2026; the renewal terms come from the Flying Blue status page, read on 11 September 2026.
Publisher pages read: flyingblue.com.
Programmes change their rules without notice — confirm a figure with Flying Blue before you rely on it.
Part-way up this ladder? See how to reach your next tier in Flying Blue to see how far you are from your next tier and ways to close the gap.
What a return earns
- A return between LHR and CDG on Air France earns 10 XP in economy and 30 in business.
- On the reference route LHR–NYC (JFK or EWR), flown by Virgin Atlantic, one economy return earns 32 XP in booking class H, the highest-earning economy class we hold for that flight.
- On the reference route LHR–CDG, flown by Air France, one economy return earns 10 XP in booking class Y, the highest-earning economy class we hold for that flight.
| Tier | XP | Economy returns |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | 100 | 4 |
| Gold | 280 | 9 |
| Platinum | 580 | 19 |
Computed by the same engine as the calculator, on the reference routes behind the lowest status thresholds. Your own fare, class and route will differ: the calculator below prices them.
Flying Blue: questions and answers
- How many XP do I need for Flying Blue status?
- From a standing start: Silver 100 XP, Gold 280 XP, Platinum 580 XP.
- Which Flying Blue tier gives lounge access?
- Gold, at 280 XP, is the lowest tier that confers SkyTeam Elite Plus, with lounge access across the alliance. Conditions beyond the threshold: XP resets on each tier-up — 280 XP is the standing-start total (100 to Silver, a further 180 to Gold). Up to 300 XP rolls over annually.
- How many flights does it take to reach Flying Blue status?
- On the reference route LHR–NYC (JFK or EWR), flown by Virgin Atlantic, one economy return earns 32 XP in booking class H, the highest-earning economy class we hold for that flight. On that basis, the economy returns needed from zero are: Silver 4, Gold 9, Platinum 19. Other cabins, classes and routes earn differently; the calculator on this page prices your own trip.
- Can I status match into Flying Blue?
- We hold 1 published status match or challenge offer into Flying Blue, listed on this page with the fee, the residence rules and the date we checked each one.
Calculate your XP
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Earning reference
Booking classesEvery XP rate, by booking class
The full reference table for Flying Blue: each operating carrier crossed with each booking class, the rate we hold, and the earning model behind it. Only classes with a rate we have captured from the programme are listed — nothing is filled in with a guess.
Open the booking-class table →Status matches into Flying Blue
Grants Gold, Platinum, Silver · Run by statusmatch.com · Only two regions are live: Greece, EUR 89 Silver / 199 Gold / 349 Platinum, and nine Latin American countries, USD 99 / 299 / 399 (Platinum not available for Brazil). · closed to UK residents · 12 months from approval · Checked 31 August 2026
- Aegean Airlines — Miles+Bonus Gold → Gold (Status match)
- Aegean Airlines — Miles+Bonus Platinum → Platinum (Status match)
- Aegean Airlines — Miles+Bonus Silver → Silver (Status match)
- American Airlines — AAdvantage Gold → Silver (Status match)
- American Airlines — AAdvantage Platinum → Gold (Status match)
- American Airlines — AAdvantage Platinum Pro, Executive Platinum or Concierge Key → Platinum (Status match)
- Air Canada — Aeroplan Elite 25K or Elite 35K → Silver (Status match)
- Air Canada — Aeroplan Elite 50K → Gold (Status match)
- Air Canada — Aeroplan Elite 75K or Super Elite 100K → Platinum (Status match)
- Air India — Maharaja Club Gold → Gold (Status match)
- Air India — Maharaja Club Platinum → Platinum (Status match)
- Air India — Maharaja Club Silver → Silver (Status match)
- Finnair Plus Gold → Gold (Status match)
- Finnair Plus Platinum or Platinum Lumo → Platinum (Status match)
- Finnair Plus Silver → Silver (Status match)
- The British Airways Club Bronze → Silver (Status match)
- The British Airways Club Gold, Gold Guest List or Premier → Platinum (Status match)
- The British Airways Club Silver → Gold (Status match)
- EVA Air — Infinity MileageLands Diamond → Platinum (Status match)
- EVA Air — Infinity MileageLands Gold → Gold (Status match)
- EVA Air — Infinity MileageLands Silver → Silver (Status match)
- Air China / Shenzhen — PhoenixMiles Gold → Gold (Status match)
- Air China / Shenzhen — PhoenixMiles Platinum → Platinum (Status match)
- Air China / Shenzhen — PhoenixMiles Silver → Silver (Status match)
- Cathay Pacific — Cathay Diamond, Diamond Plus or Invitation → Platinum (Status match)
- Cathay Pacific — Cathay Gold → Gold (Status match)
- Cathay Pacific — Cathay Silver → Silver (Status match)
- Iberia Club Oro → Gold (Status match)
- Iberia Club Plata → Silver (Status match)
- Iberia Club Platino, Infinita or Infinita Prime → Platinum (Status match)
- Lufthansa / SWISS / Austrian — Miles & More Frequent Traveller → Silver (Status match)
- Lufthansa / SWISS / Austrian — Miles & More HON Circle → Platinum (Status match)
- Lufthansa / SWISS / Austrian — Miles & More Senator → Gold (Status match)
- All Nippon Airways — ANA Mileage Club Bronze → Silver (Status match)
- All Nippon Airways — ANA Mileage Club Diamond or Super Flyers → Platinum (Status match)
- All Nippon Airways — ANA Mileage Club Platinum → Gold (Status match)
- Asiana Airlines — Asiana Club Diamond → Gold (Status match) · route ends 16 December 2026
- Asiana Airlines — Asiana Club Gold → Silver (Status match) · route ends 16 December 2026
- Asiana Airlines — Asiana Club Platinum or Diamond Plus → Platinum (Status match) · route ends 16 December 2026
- Qatar Airways — Privilege Club Gold → Gold (Status match)
- Qatar Airways — Privilege Club Platinum → Platinum (Status match)
- Qatar Airways — Privilege Club Silver → Silver (Status match)
- Singapore Airlines — KrisFlyer Gold → Gold (Status match)
- Singapore Airlines — KrisFlyer PPS Club or PPS Solitaire → Platinum (Status match)
- Singapore Airlines — KrisFlyer Silver → Silver (Status match)
- Thai Airways — Royal Orchid Plus Gold → Gold (Status match)
- Thai Airways — Royal Orchid Plus Platinum → Platinum (Status match)
- Thai Airways — Royal Orchid Plus Silver → Silver (Status match)
- Turkish Airlines — Miles&Smiles Classic Plus → Silver (Status match)
- Turkish Airlines — Miles&Smiles Elite → Gold (Status match)
- Turkish Airlines — Miles&Smiles Elite Plus → Platinum (Status match)
- United Airlines — MileagePlus Premier Gold → Gold (Status match)
- United Airlines — MileagePlus Premier Platinum, Premier 1K or Global Services → Platinum (Status match)
- United Airlines — MileagePlus Premier Silver → Silver (Status match)
- Oman Air — Sindbad Gold → Gold (Status match)
- Oman Air — Sindbad Platinum → Platinum (Status match)
- Oman Air — Sindbad Silver → Silver (Status match)
Flying Blue status matches out
Into KM Malta Airlines — KM Rewards
- Gold, Platinum or Ultimate → Pioneer (Status match)
- Silver → Explorer (Status match)
Into United Airlines — MileagePlus
- Gold → Premier Gold (Challenge)
- Platinum, Platinum for Life or Ultimate → Premier Platinum (Challenge)
- Silver → Premier Silver (Challenge)
- Gold → Premier Gold (Challenge)
- Platinum, Platinum for Life or Ultimate → Premier Platinum (Challenge)
- Silver → Premier Silver (Challenge)
Into Air Astana — Nomad Club
- Gold, Platinum or Ultimate → Gold (Status match)
- Silver → Silver (Status match)
Into Royal Jordanian — Royal Club
- Gold, Platinum or Ultimate → Gold Sparrow (Status match)
- Silver → Silver Jay (Status match)
Into Royal Air Maroc — Safar Flyer
- Platinum or Ultimate → Platinum (Status match)