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Flying Blue — the loyalty program for Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines — continues to offer outstanding value in 2025 for travelers who know how to use it strategically. With a constantly evolving dynamic pricing system, strong global airline partnerships and monthly “Promo Rewards” that discount award flights by up to 50%, Flying Blue remains one of the most flexible and rewarding ways to fly to Europe and beyond.
Today, we’re going to take a complete look at the best ways to redeem your Flying Blue miles this year — plus, how to earn them faster through flights, transfer partners and credit cards.
Flying Blue has quietly become one of the most useful frequent flyer programs for transatlantic travel. It’s easy to earn miles through major credit card transfer partners, redemption rates can be surprisingly low compared to other programs and the network covers more than 1,000 destinations worldwide thanks to SkyTeam and partner airlines.
Perhaps best of all, Flying Blue regularly releases Promo Rewards — limited-time discounted award tickets that often make business-class travel across the Atlantic possible for fewer miles than you’d expect.
Flying Blue’s best-known sweet spot remains its transatlantic business class awards on Air France and KLM. While prices fluctuate dynamically, you can often find one-way business class seats for 60,000 miles or less and occasionally as low as 45,000 miles during Promo Reward periods.
That’s an incredible value compared to other programs, where the same routes often start at 70,000 to 80,000 miles.
Flying Blue’s premium economy redemptions hit a sweet middle ground between comfort and affordability. These seats offer more recline, footrests, better dining and priority service — often for just 10,000–15,000 miles more than economy.
For example, on this peak summer flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), the price for premium economy is just 15,000 miles more than economy class.
If you’re planning a long trip to Europe but don’t need a lie-flat seat, premium economy can stretch your miles further while keeping you comfortable.
As mentioned, each month, Air France–KLM publishes Promo Rewards, which offer 25–50% off select routes in economy, premium economy or business class. These deals change monthly and typically cover routes from multiple North American cities to Europe and beyond.
For example, the November 2025 Promo Rewards include:
You can also use Flying Blue miles on SkyTeam and partner airlines, including Korean Air, China Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Kenya Airways and Delta Air Lines.
These partner deals are especially effective on short-haul flights. For example, a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) costs just 5,000 Flying Blue miles plus $26.70. Given that these flights can often cost over $160, you can get nearly 3 cents per mile with this redemption.
I’ve also used Flying Blue miles traveling between Ushuaia Airport (USH) and El Calafate International Airport (FTE) on Aerolíneas Argentinas. On these flights, cash fares can skyrocket above $300 one-way, but when available, these flights only cost 5,000 Flying Blue miles plus $9.60.
There are also flights for 5,000 miles plus $77.55 on Etihad from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH).
These redemptions can be hidden gems and stretch far beyond Air France and KLM’s network.
Flying Blue allows one-way bookings, which gives you the flexibility to mix and match routes and airlines — for instance, fly into Paris and home from Amsterdam or Rome. You can even build stopovers into select awards for little or no additional mileage, which lets you visit multiple destinations on a single ticket.
For example:
Flying Blue is one of the easiest airline programs for US travelers to earn miles with, even if you don’t fly Air France or KLM frequently.
Flying Blue partners with all major transferable point currencies, allowing you to top off your balance instantly.
Transfer partners include:
Flying Blue also offers occasional transfer bonuses (like a 25% Amex → Flying Blue bonus), which can make these redemptions even more attractive. Always watch for these limited-time offers before transferring points.
You’ll earn Flying Blue miles whenever you fly on Air France, KLM or other partner airlines such as Delta, Korean Air or Aeroméxico on an eligible fare. If you book your ticket through Air France or KLM, mileage accruals are typically based on the ticket price (fare only) rather than the distance flown, so premium fares yield more miles.
Always make sure your Flying Blue number is attached to your reservation, especially when flying with partners. We also recommend retaining your boarding pass to make sure you receive your miles.
For travelers who regularly fly Air France or KLM, the Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard® from Bank of America can be a powerful way to earn and retain miles.
Flying Blue stands out as one of the most flexible and accessible airline loyalty programs for American travelers. Between the regular Promo Rewards, generous partner network and broad range of credit card transfer options, it’s easier than ever to turn your points into real premium travel value.
Whether you’re looking for a luxurious business-class seat to Paris or a quick intra-Europe hop for 7,500 miles, Flying Blue can deliver strong returns — as long as you stay alert, plan strategically and book when the deals appear.
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