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.
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Air France (Core Parner)
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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 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.
SkyMiles upgrades with Fare Class Z ticket
Important upgrade eligibility and upgrade order information with a Fare Class Z ticket on Air France.
