Membership levels

The more you fly, the more Experience Points (XP) you gain. These points help you reach the next Flying Blue level and enjoy more benefits. Read all about XP.

Experience points (XP)

You gain XP every time you fly with KLM or one of our partner airlines. The number of XP you get depends on your travel class and destination. Once you’ve gained enough XP, you automatically move up to the next Flying Blue level and can start enjoying your new benefits right away.

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Flying Blue membership levels

When you join Flying Blue, you start as an Explorer. By gaining Experience Points (XP) every time you fly, you reach the next level. Each level has its own benefits, so pack your bags and start gaining XP!

Compare the membership levels and view the conditions

Explorer

The benefits of being a Flying Blue Explorer member:

  • Save up to EUR 10 on your first extra piece of checked baggage.
  • Get 10% off seats (except for standard seats).

Silver

The benefits of being a Flying Blue Silver member:

  • Choose your standard seat free of charge before checking in or get 25% off other seats.
  • Bring 1 extra piece of checked baggage on flights with KLM or some of our partner airlines.
  • Get access to priority lines at check-in, baggage drop-off and boarding.

Gold

The benefits of being a Flying Blue Gold member:

  • Choose your standard seat free of charge while booking or get 50% off other seats.
  • Bring 1 extra piece of checked baggage on flights with KLM or some of our partner airlines.
  • Get access to our lounges and bring 1 guest with you. Your guest has to be on the exact same flight. Your flight has to be operated by KLM, Air France, Air Mauritius, China Southern Airways, GOL, Qantas, Virgin Atlantic or one of our SkyTeam partners.
  • Get SkyPriority and enjoy access to priority lines at check-in, baggage drop-off, and boarding.

Platinum

The benefits of being a Flying Blue Platinum member:

  • Choose any seat you want; they’re all free of charge.
  • Bring 1 extra piece of checked baggage on flights with KLM or some of our partner airlines.
  • Get access to our lounges and bring 1 guest with you. Your guest has to be on the exact same flight. Your flight has to be operated by KLM, Air France, Air Mauritius, China Southern Airways, GOL, Qantas, Virgin Atlantic or one of our SkyTeam partners.
  • Get SkyPriority and enjoy access to priority lines at check-in, baggage drop-off, and boarding.
  • Call the exclusive Platinum Service Line for 24/7 assistance.