Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue program has launched a new promotion offering up to an 80% bonus on purchasing miles. This is one of the best offers from Flying Blue recently, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to boost their mileage balance.
Bonus Structure and Offer Details
- The promotion is valid through March 9, 2025.
- A tiered bonus applies, starting at a minimum purchase of 4,000 miles.
- The maximum 80% bonus is unlocked when buying at least 24,000 miles in a single transaction.
- Some accounts may be targeted with different bonus percentages.
- Miles are sold in units of 2,000 up to 100,000 miles and in increments of 25,000 for purchases between 100,000 and 300,000 miles.
- Elite members can buy unlimited miles, while Explorer members can purchase or receive up to 100,000 miles annually, excluding bonus miles.
Cost and Best Pricing
The effective cost per mile under this promotion is approximately:
- 1.53 cents (USD)
- 1.46 cents (Euro)
- 1.33 INR
This is one of the best rates seen recently, with the last promotion offering a 45% discount and previous bonuses going up to 70%.
Best Credit Cards to Use
Since these purchases are processed through Points.com and not directly by an airline or hotel, they are typically charged in USD, EUR, or GBP. The best cards to use for maximizing rewards include:
- Axis Olympus, Axis Reserve, or American Express Platinum Charge Card for international spending bonuses.
- Any card offering reduced foreign exchange conversion fees.
- Cards where you need to meet minimum spending requirements for milestone benefits.
Important Considerations
- Flying Blue uses dynamic award pricing, allowing more redemption opportunities on Air France and KLM compared to partner airlines.
- Flying Blue Promo Awards provide excellent redemption value.
- Etihad Airways flights are now redeemable using Flying Blue miles.
- After Jet Airways’ collapse, KLM and Air France expanded operations in India, offering flights from Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore to Amsterdam and Paris.
- A business class saver ticket from India to the USA costs 95,000 miles.
- Miles can be redeemed on SkyTeam partners, Virgin Atlantic, and WestJet.
This promotion presents a great chance to stock up on Flying Blue miles at one of the best rates available.