What is Air France Fare Class Z?
Air France Fare Class Z or more commonly known as Business Class (Z) is a revenue fare/booking class of service on Air France. The Z fare class is one the lowest (least expensive) fare classes in the Business Class Cabin and tickets are considered a good value for the benefits, especially SkyMiles medallion earnings on long-haul flights. This fare class is not eligible for complimentary upgrades for SkyMiles members who hold Medallion status.
Below is a human-readable explanation of this fare class and the expectations passengers should have when flying with a Z fare class.
Fare Class Z Information
Important information about Fare Class Z on Air France
OPERATED BY
Air France (Core Parner)
FLIGHT NUMBER BEGINS WITH
AF
TICKET NUMBER BEGINS WITH
057
How Expensive is Fare Class Z
How to book Fare Class Z
Information about booking Fare Class Z on Air France.
Fare Class Z is marketed as business class, and is considered an low-tier fare class with 4 higher fare classes available for purchase. If you’re looking for flights and see Fare Class Z showing as the lowest fare class available, it means the flight/route you are booking is fairly empty in the business class cabin.
Tickets purchased in Fare Class Z will be the cheapest. To book a cheaper fare class, you’ll need to book a lower cabin of service.
SkyMiles earnings with Fare Z
What you’ll earn in the SkyMiles program flying with Fare Class Z
SkyMiles member
1 SkyMiles earned per MQD
SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.
1:1 Million Miler Earnings
Million Mile earnings are based on actual distance flown and earn annual complimentary Medallion status.
MQD earnings based on Distance Flown
Earns toward Medallion status and resets each calendar year.
Silver Medallion
1 SkyMiles earned per MQD
SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.
1:1 Million Miler Earnings
Million Mile earnings are based on actual distance flown and earn annual complimentary Medallion status.
MQD earnings based on Distance Flown
Earns toward Medallion status and resets each calendar year.
Gold Medallion
1 SkyMiles earned per MQD
SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.
1:1 Million Miler Earnings
Million Mile earnings are based on actual distance flown and earn annual complimentary Medallion status.
MQD earnings based on Distance Flown
Earns toward Medallion status and resets each calendar year.
Platinum Medallion
1 SkyMiles earned per MQD
SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.
1:1 Million Miler Earnings
Million Mile earnings are based on actual distance flown and earn annual complimentary Medallion status.
MQD earnings based on Distance Flown
Earns toward Medallion status and resets each calendar year.
Diamond Medallion
2 SkyMiles earned per MQD
SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.
1:1 Million Miler Earnings
Million Mile earnings are based on actual distance flown and earn annual complimentary Medallion status.
MQD earnings based on Distance Flown
Earns toward Medallion status and resets each calendar year.
How to get upgraded with Fare Class Z
A comprehensive guide to upgrading with Fare Class Z on Air France.
Complimentary upgrades as a SkyMiles Medallion
- No Complimentary upgrades to Premium Cabins on Partner Airlines with your Delta SkyMiles number attached to the PNR.
Paid upgrades to premium cabins on Partner Airlines
- Paid upgrades to higher cabins/classes of services may be available and are offered at the sole discretion of the operating airline.
- Any revenue associated with paid upgrades to higher cabins does NOT count to MQD earnings unless it is purchased with a Delta Amex.
- All MQD earnings are based on the originally ticketed fare class/cabin at time of booking. Paid upgrades after ticketing do not modify earnings based off of flown fare class.
