Many major programs operate a secret tier level above the published ones – but keeping them really secret nowadays is certainly more difficult than 15 or 20 years ago. That’s why Air France KLM has chosen to make the “Ultimate” level in its Flying Blue program fully transparent, by publishing qualification criteria and benefits. To qualify, you require 900 status points solely on Air France and KLM flights per year. This corresponds, for instance, to 30 Business Class segments on long-haul flights between 3,500 and 5,000 miles or 450 domestic flights in Economy Class. The additional benefits are though not so impressive that you may want to make the stretch from the 300 points (on any SkyTeam carrier) required for the Platinum status: They consist notably of four one-cabin upgrade vouchers, lounge access for up to eight companions and the ability to gift Platinum status to somebody else.