Flying Blue offers up to 25% off award
The Flying Blue loyalty program is offering discounts of up to 25% on award tickets for travel to selected destinations.
The Flying Blue loyalty program from the Air France-KLM Group is offering discounts of up to 25% on award tickets to selected destinations. The promotional campaign is valid for bookings made through September 30, for travel that must be completed by February 28.
The program updates its offers page on the first day of each month. For September, it continues to feature discounted mileage rates for short, medium, and long-haul flights. The promotional award tickets are non-refundable and must be booked directly through the Air France or KLM websites.
How to Book the Promotional Fares
To take advantage of the offer, travelers must access the promotion page on the Flying Blue website. After selecting a desired flight by clicking "Reserve now," users must log into their Flying Blue account to complete the booking. The report notes exceptions for unaccompanied minors or travel with infants under two years old; in these cases, tickets must be reserved by contacting the customer service center.
Available Flight Offers
The source provides specific examples of routes available at promotional mileage rates. For intra-European flights, journeys can start from 7,500 miles. For intercontinental flights, rates begin at 18,750 miles.
| Route | Date | Operating Airline | Promotional Mileage Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris (CDG) to Bilbao (BIO) | October 1 | Air France HOP | 7,500 miles |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Berlin (BER) | October 4 | KLM | 7,500 miles |
| Paris (CDG) to New York (JFK) | October 1 | Air France | 18,750 miles |
| Paris (CDG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | October 1 | Air France | 18,750 miles |
The report states that the offers also bring better prices for those considering travel in the airlines' Executive cabins, with flights starting from 18,750 miles. All promotional award tickets are subject to availability and are for one-way or round-trip tickets paid for entirely with miles.
Earning Miles with Partner Programs
The Flying Blue program has three financial institution partners in Brazil: Livelo, Esfera, and the Membership Rewards program from American Express cards issued by Santander. These partnerships allow for the transfer of points to Flying Blue from credit card purchases.
At Livelo, points can be transferred in two ways. The first method is available to any program member, transferring points at a 3.5:1 ratio. This option reportedly allows for the purchase of extra points with an average 50% discount, with installment payments over up to 12 interest-free months. The second method is for holders of the recently launched Bradesco American Express The Centurion Card, who can transfer all organically accumulated points at a 1:1 ratio; buying points is not possible with this card.
At Esfera, points are transferred at a 3.5:1 ratio for any program member, while Club subscribers can transfer at a 3:1 ratio. This option also allows for purchasing extra points with an average 50% discount and installment plans. For the Santander Membership Rewards program, transfers to Flying Blue happen immediately at a 1:1 conversion rate, with a minimum transfer of 30,000 points; point purchases are not possible.
The promotional award tickets must be issued by September 30.
