Guide to Air France & Flying Blue (2023)

This guide provides an overview of flying, saving, and earning miles with Air France, including a summary of their frequent flyer program, Flying Blue. You’ll learn all about Air France, the deals they offer, and how to get the most out of each flight.

Either read everything sequentially or use the Table of Contents (above) to jump to the section that’s most relevant to you.   

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About Air France

Air France is a leading global airline with three main areas of focus: passenger transportation, cargo transportation & aircraft maintenance.

With hubs at Paris-Orly and Paris-Charles de Gaulle airports, Air France operates flights to more than 320 destinations and 118 countries.  Air France is also a founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, alongside Korean Air, Aeromexico, and Delta.

Customer Service Information

Air France Customer Care
1 Saarinen Circle
Dulles, Virginia
United States – VA20166
Toll-Free Phone Number:  1 800-237-2747

Air France Frequent Flyer Program – Flying Blue

The Air France frequent flyer program is called Flying Blue, which is a shared frequent flyer program with KLM Airlines.    With Flying Blue, the more you fly, the more Miles you earn. You can exchange these for flights or for options to personalize your travels.

There are four levels of status with Flying Blue – Ivory, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.  Level Miles determines your level in the Flying Blue program.

SkyTeam Alliance

Air France is part of the SkyTeam Alliance. The SkyTeam Alliance brings together the frequent flyer programs of all 20 of its member airlines, allowing passengers to earn and redeem frequent flyer miles across the global alliance network. Membership in one of the 20 member programs, entitles you to benefits across the alliance.

Air France Promo Codes & Deals

These promotions, discounts, and sale fares include first class, business, and economy class and are valid from major global markets served by Air France including the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and many more great locations!

Flying Blue Promo Awards are a great way to redeem your frequent flyer miles on Air France and KLM Flights.  These awards are published every month and offer a 20-50% discount off select award tickets on Air France and KLM metal.  The latest promo awards are published here.

How to Apply an Air France Promo Code:

Air France doesn’t make it quite as easy as Emirates or Etihad, who put to promo code box right on the front page before you search.  However, they do offer them and you can use a discount code or promo code to save some money on your next flight.

After you have selected your flights and are on the “check out” page, enter your discount code in the box identified as “Discount Code / Discount Voucher”.  By default, this box will be hidden so you will have to select “show details” to reveal the box.

After you have revealed the box, enter your Air France Promo Code or Discount Code in the box and the appropriate discount will be applied when you finish your checkout process.

Seating & Cabin Classes

There are four primary classes of flight service: Economy, Premium Economy, Business, and First (also known as La Première Class)

Main Cabin and Economy Class

Air France has upgraded the majority of their international cabins in all classes of service.  The economy class has new seats (navy blue leather with red embroidery) and much better technology than in the past.  Each row has electrical outlets and a USB port located under your screen so you can stay connected and powered up.  Additionally, you will find a high-definition touchscreen entertainment system, available in 12 languages with new movies available every month.

Take a tour of the Air France Economy Seats for international flights here…

Premium Economy Cabin

Air France has a great premium economy class (currently Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights) with a totally separate cabin for premium economy passengers.   It is close to a U.S.-based carrier’s business class offering, with a deeper reclining seat, fiber optic reading light, and noise reduction headsets.

Take a tour of the Air France Premium Economy Seats for international flights here…

Business Class Cabin

The business class comes with a “lie flat” bed, direct aisle access for every seat, storage space for electronics, and in-flight entertainment.  As far as dining goes, those departing from the US or Canada will have a menu created by Daniel Boulud, the renowned Michelin-starred French chef, and a variety of wines from every region of France.

Take a tour of the Air France Premium Economy Seats for international flights here…

First Class Cabin “La Première Class”

I love the design of the new cabins throughout the plane, but they really nailed it with the sophisticated, tailored look of the La Premiere Class Suites.  While not as over the top as an Etihad Apartment or Residence, they are definitely an ultra-luxury experience.

The experience includes a chauffeured luxury car ride to and from the airport, access to the La Première lounge, and then one of 4 private suites in the La Première cabin, on most of their Boeing 777-300 flights.  The menu is crafted by one of several premier french chefs accompanied by an extensive french wine list.

Take a tour of the Air France La Première Class Seats for international flights here…

Visa & Passport Requirements

Before you book your flight make sure you are up to speed with the latest information regarding visa and passport requirements.   Here is a link to Air France’s Travel Document Guidelines.

If you have to renew or obtain a new passport, make sure you follow the passport application rules, including how to obtain a proper passport photo.  Sometimes it’s the little things that can cause a big headache if you don’t follow to rules.