Flying Blue
Air France / KLM
Flying Blue is the frequent flyer programme of Air France and KLM, covering over 1,000 destinations across the SkyTeam alliance. It uses a partly revenue-based earning system with dynamic award pricing — meaning off-peak redemptions can offer excellent value.
How Flying Blue Works
- 1Earn Miles on flights with Air France, KLM and 30+ airline partners including Delta, Korean Air and Kenya Airways.
- 2Miles are calculated based on ticket price (not distance) for Air France/KLM flights — higher fares earn more.
- 3Award redemptions use dynamic pricing — lower demand dates require fewer miles.
- 4Tiers: Explorer → Silver → Gold → Platinum. Status is tracked via XP (Experience Points), separate from spendable Miles.
- 5Miles expire after 24 months of account inactivity — stay active with a small earn or spend to reset the clock.
Miles Required — Popular Routes
| Route | Miles / Points |
|---|---|
| Amsterdam → Paris (AMS–CDG) | 3,000–6,000 |
| Amsterdam → New York (AMS–JFK) | 25,000–50,000 |
| Paris → Bangkok (CDG–BKK) | 35,000–70,000 |
| Amsterdam → Cape Town (AMS–CPT) | 40,000–80,000 |
| Paris → Buenos Aires (CDG–EZE) | 45,000–90,000 |
ℹ️ Miles shown are approximate saver-level awards and vary by season, demand and availability. Always verify on the airline website before planning a redemption.
🎯 Sweet Spot Redemptions
Monthly Promo Awards — up to 50% off
Flying Blue publishes "Promo Awards" on the 1st of every month, offering 25–50% discounts on selected routes. Act fast — top routes sell out within hours. North Atlantic and Indian Ocean routes feature regularly.
Low-season transatlantic Economy
January–March transatlantic Economy flights often redeem for 25,000–30,000 miles return. Cash prices for the same dates can exceed €700 — making this one of Europe's best FFP values.
Delta One Business via Flying Blue
Book Delta One Business Class (JFK–CDG) from ~50,000 miles one-way. Cash prices regularly exceed €2,000 — excellent value if you catch a Promo Award window.
Kenya Airways to East Africa
As a SkyTeam partner, Kenya Airways awards to Nairobi or Mombasa often price at 40,000 miles round-trip in Economy — lower than many European airlines charge for the same distance.
💡 Earning Tips
- ✓Book directly on airfrance.com or klm.com — OTA bookings frequently fail to credit miles correctly.
- ✓Use the Flying Blue credit card (Amex or Visa) to earn 1.5–2 Miles per euro on everyday spending.
- ✓Transfer Marriott Bonvoy or Accor ALL points to Flying Blue at a 3:1 ratio (Marriott also gives a 5,000 bonus per 60k transferred).
- ✓Watch for "Double Miles" promotions on partner activities — car rentals, hotel stays, and shopping throughout the year.
- ✓Flying Blue Promo Awards are the single best redemption option — set a monthly calendar reminder to check.
Ready to use your Flying Blue miles?
Before you redeem, check if a cash fare is cheaper. FairFares monitors flight prices daily — you might find a deal worth more than your miles.
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