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Buy Flying Blue Miles With an 80% Bonus — Book Business Class to Europe for $1,017

March 27, 2026 74

Flying Blue just launched an 80% bonus on purchased miles through April 16, 2026 — bringing the price down to just 1.69¢ each. That’s enough to book a one-way business class flight to Europe for around $1,017 in purchased miles. If you’re planning premium travel, here are the redemptions to target.

Andrew George Bradshaw & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Transfer Choice Points to Flying Blue With a 100% Bonus — When This Deal Actually Makes Sense

March 24, 2026 3

Choice Privileges just launched a limited-time promotion offering a 100% bonus when you transfer points to Air France–KLM Flying Blue. Through April 24, 2026, you'll receive double the Flying Blue miles when you transfer Choice Privileges points. But is this a deal you should take advantage of? Let's see.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Booking SAS Awards Using Delta SkyMiles: Routes, Availability, and What It Costs to Fly

March 23, 2026 1

When Scandinavian Airlines (better known as SAS) left the Star Alliance to join SkyTeam, it opened up award availability on fellow SkyTeam airlines. Here are the SAS routes you can book through Delta SkyMiles, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, and why you should consider doing so. Plus, how to get a stash of SkyMiles before your redemption.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Flying Blue to Simplify Mileage Expiration Policy in May 2026 — Here's the Current and New Policies

March 15, 2026 71

Air France-KLM Flying Blue has a complicated points expiration policy. Your points expire based on multiple factors. However, that is about to change with a new policy taking effect on May 4, 2026. Here's a full breakdown of the Flying Blue mileage expiration policy, both the old and the new.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Fly U.S.-Europe From Just 18,750 Miles or 45,000 Miles in Business Class

March 1, 2026 159

Flying Blue Promo Rewards are back for March 2026! This month, you can book award tickets between Europe and 16 North American cities from just 18,750 miles each way in economy or 45,000 miles in business class for travel through August 2026. And you can easily transfer your favorite flexible points to Flying Blue to score these deals.

Tyler Glatt & Ross Denkin

Reviewed by JT Genter

Meet the Air France KLM Visa — Bank of America's Revamped Flying Blue Card for U.S. Applicants

January 27, 2026 0

Air France-KLM Flying Blue has long offered a single credit card for U.S. residents: a World Elite Mastercard issued by Bank of America. The card recently underwent some positive changes, including a network switch and the addition of new benefits. Here's everything you need to know.

Cameron Laufer

Flying Blue Extra: Should You Subscribe for Elite-Like Benefits on Air France and KLM?

January 21, 2026 0

If you fly Air France and KLM and you’re interested in elite benefits without the work, you might find a lot of value in the Flying Blue Extra program. This is a subscription program that offers elite-like Flying Blue benefits. And depending on how you value these perks, they can actually outweigh the cost. Here's how it works.

Cameron Laufer & Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Points of Interest: Amex Shutters a Centurion Lounge, Transfer Ratio Changes, New HSBC Redemption, and More

January 5, 2026 0

Each quarter, airlines, hotels, and loyalty programs make tons of small changes, and we distill them into a new edition of Points of Interest. While Q4 2025 was fairly quiet on the changes front, the first few days of Q1 2026 suggest there’s a lot more to come in the months ahead. Here's everything you need to know.

Tyler Glatt

Where Flying Blue Shines: Best Redemptions on Air France, KLM & Partners

December 28, 2025 47

We explore the Air France–KLM frequent flyer program, taking a look at some interesting Flying Blue award sweet spots. Flying Blue is a valuable program given its relationship with all six flexible rewards programs: American Express Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou®, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Capital One, Marriott Bonvoy, and Bilt.

Ian Snyder & Samantha Holland

Reviewed by JT Genter

Earn Flying Blue Miles on Your Next Concert Ticket — Here’s How

December 11, 2025 0

Flying Blue members might not know that they can earn miles on concerts and events. However, doing so is pretty easy. Members just need to purchase the tickets through the Flying Blue Ticketmaster website. Here's how you can earn extra miles on your next concert ticket purchase.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Accor and Flying Blue Launch 30% Transfer Bonus — Book Business Class to Europe From 47k Accor Points

December 4, 2025 2

Air France/KLM Flying Blue just announced a new 30% transfer bonus through December 17, 2025, on transfers from Accor Live Limitless. Accor already offers one of the best transfer rates we've seen from a hotel program to an airline mileage program, and this transfer bonus makes it even better. Combine with Promo Rewards to book rewards between the U.S. and Europe for 15k Accor points in economy or 47k Accor points in business class.

Sam Helmy & Harrison Pierce

Flying Blue Expands Saver Award Availability for Platinum and Ultimate Elite Members

November 23, 2025 1

Struggling to find Flying Blue Saver award space to Europe? That'll be less of an issue if you have Platinum or Ultimate status. Better award availability is now an official perk of holding either status. Here's how meaningful this benefit is and how to earn your way toward Platinum status.

Cameron Laufer

Flying Blue Award Calendar Now Works On Delta Flights — Here's How to Find the Cheapest Awards

November 15, 2025 11

Finding the cheapest Air France, KLM, or Delta flights using Flying Blue miles can be tricky — unless you know how to search. Here's how to unlock the hidden award calendar most travelers miss, including Delta awards via Flying Blue. If you collect Flying Blue miles, this is one tool you’ll definitely want to bookmark.

Brie Bash & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Flying Blue Expands Status Match — How to Leverage Your Elite Status for 12 Months of SkyTeam Perks

November 7, 2025 2

Air France–KLM Flying Blue's status match offer has been out for a long time. If you haven't taken advantage of it, now might be a good time. The offer is open to elites of nearly two dozen different airlines. Here are the details.

Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

Air France–KLM Adds Redemptions on Bangkok Airways — Here’s the Award Chart

October 29, 2025 0

A new partnership has been announced between SkyTeam member Air France–KLM’s Flying Blue program and Bangkok Airways, a small independent regional carrier. With this tie-up, travelers can now earn and redeem miles through both Flying Blue and FlyerBonus, Bangkok Airways’ loyalty program. Here's what to know.

Cameron Laufer

Say Bonjour to Bonus Miles: Earn up to 35k Flying Blue Miles on Paid Air France or KLM Flights to Europe

October 29, 2025 4

Want to earn bonus Flying Blue miles on your next trip across the pond? Flying Blue is offering up to 35,000 bonus miles on select Air France and KLM flights between the U.S. or Canada and Europe. Here are the details on this limited-time offer.

Skye Class & Tyler Glatt

Multiply Your Flying Blue Miles: Boost Recent Earnings up to 20X Through October 14

October 9, 2025 4

For a limited time, members of Flying Blue, the award program shared between Air France, KLM, and a few others, can multiply miles earned in the past 12 months by up to 20X and receive a special bonus. You'll need to act fast — this offer is only valid until October 14, 2025.

Harrison Pierce & Ryan Smith

Transfer American Express Membership Rewards Points To Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Get a 20% Bonus

October 1, 2025 43

American Express is currently offering a 20% transfer bonus to Air France-KLM Flying Blue, letting you book some fantastic award flights for a little less. Here's what you need to know about this rare Amex-Flying Blue transfer bonus and some of the best ways to maximize it before it takes flight on October 31, 2025.

Max Prosperi & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Get a 20% Bonus on Transfers From Chase Ultimate Rewards to Air France/KLM Flying Blue

October 1, 2025 10

Want to stretch the value of your hard-earned Chase Ultimate Rewards points? Through September 30, 2025, you can bank 1,200 Flying Blue miles for every 1,000 Chase points you transfer, which amounts to a 20% bonus. While 20% may seem minimal, you can leverage this transfer bonus to score some amazing deals on award travel — including business class awards to Europe from 50k Chase points or business class to Asia from just 53k Chase points!

Tyler Glatt & Ryan Smith

Reviewed by JT Genter

Celebrate Flying Blue’s 20th Anniversary With a One Million Point and Mile Giveaway

September 8, 2025 0

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Flying Blue and the program is rolling out several promotions to celebrate. One of the biggest is a giveaway offering 500,000 Flying Blue miles and 500,000 Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points to one lucky winner. It’s completely free to enter and only takes a minute.

Skye Class

The Evergreen Offer to Get Flying Blue Miles for as Little as 1.34¢ Apiece

July 3, 2025 1

Flying Blue, the joint loyalty program of Air France and KLM, offers a "Subscribe to Miles" program. This monthly subscription allows Flying Blue members to grab up to 17,000 miles per month for as little as 1.34¢ apiece. But is it worth subscribing to buy miles monthly?

Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Citi-Flying Blue 20% Transfer Bonus: Fly Biz to Europe for 50k Points or Economy From 16k

June 22, 2025 9

Now through July 19, 2025, Citi cardholders can convert ThankYou® points to Flying Blue miles and receive a 20% transfer bonus. This opens the door to several lucrative redemption opportunities, including business class flights from the U.S. to Europe for just 50k ThankYou® points each way or economy flights to Europe from 16k points one-way. If you know how to utilize Flying Blue miles, this transfer bonus is an awesome opportunity.

JT Genter

4 Loyalty Programs to Check Before Buying Domestic Flights

June 21, 2025 1

Getting sticker shock when checking award rates? Check these airline loyalty programs that let you book domestic flights on major U.S. airlines for fewer points. We break down which programs are worth it, how many points you will need to book a flight, and which credit card points you can transfer.

Allie Johnson

Reviewed by JT Genter

Headed to French Polynesia? Use Flying Blue Miles for Air Tahiti Flights

June 20, 2025 0

Air France Flying Blue launched redemptions on Air Tahiti, allowing members to use miles for flights on the regional Polynesian carrier. This is a neat partnership, especially if you have a stash of Flying Blue miles and are planning a trip to the islands. Here's what to know about this new partnership.

Sam Helmy

Flying Blue Slashes Award Rates on 2026 Delta Flights — Save Up to 33% on Redemptions

May 15, 2025 0

Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France/KLM, appears to have lowered award prices for Delta flights in 2026. We outline some examples and why you should take a look at this great deal.

Cameron Laufer

Double-Dip on Accor Stays, Air France and KLM Flights with the Miles + Points Partnership

May 9, 2025 10

Flying Blue is one of the four Accor airline partners that allow members to double-dip on rewards. With the Flying Blue and Accor Hotels' "Miles + Points" partnership, travelers can earn Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points for Air France–KLM flights and Flying Blue miles for Accor stays. Here's how the partnership works.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Flying Club vs. Flying Blue: What's The Best Way to Book Virgin Atlantic Awards to London (and Beyond)

May 8, 2025 0

Now that Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has lowered the carrier-imposed surcharges on its Saver awards, booking directly with Virgin has become a much more attractive option than booking through Flying Blue. In this guide, we compare booking Virgin flights through Flying Club versus Flying Blue to help you determine which program offers the best value for your miles.

Tyler Glatt & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Book and Fly China Airlines Business Class to Asia for 66K Flying Blue Miles (Or Less!)

April 13, 2025 1

One standout sweet spot in the Flying Blue program is flying business class with China Airlines from North America to Taipei for just 66,000 Flying Blue miles (or less). In this guide, we’ll show you how to find and book this incredible deal.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Earn Up to 5,000 Flying Blue Miles With Hertz Car Rentals — Stack With 12X Earnings and Discounts

March 17, 2025 0

Flying Blue has a new promotion offering up to 5,000 bonus miles with eligible Hertz car rentals through April 2, 2025. This offer stacks with earning up to 12X miles and saving up to 15% off car rentals. Here are the details of this promotion.

Skye Class

You Can Book Etihad Business Class Through Flying Blue — Here’s Why It’s a Great Deal

February 28, 2025 0

If you’re interested in flying Etihad business class, Flying Blue now offers one of the best ways to book it. Award rates and out-of-pocket costs are often cheaper than Flying Blue. Here’s a look at the current award rates and how to earn the miles needed to reserve your flight.

Lauren Wynn

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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