{"id":2956,"date":"2026-08-08T02:57:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T02:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/?p=2956"},"modified":"2026-08-08T02:57:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T02:57:55","slug":"flying-blue-miles-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/flying-blue-miles-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Flying Blue Guide: Earning Miles, Elite Status, and Redemptions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h4>Table of Contents<\/h4><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#quick-summary\">TL;DR<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-makes-flying-blue-miles-different-from-other-sky-team-programs\">What Makes Flying Blue Miles Different From Other SkyTeam Programs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-earn-flying-blue-miles\">How to Earn Flying Blue Miles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#flying-blue-elite-status-how-xp-actually-works\">Flying Blue Elite Status: How XP Actually Works<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-flying-blue-pricing-actually-works\">How Flying Blue Pricing Actually Works<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#flying-blue-promo-rewards-the-easiest-way-to-save\">Flying Blue Promo Rewards: The Easiest Way to Save<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#flying-blue-transfer-partners\">Flying Blue Transfer Partners<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#flying-blues-new-miles-expiration-policy\">Flying Blue&#8217;s New Miles Expiration Policy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#best-ways-to-redeem-flying-blue-miles\">Best Ways to Redeem Flying Blue Miles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"quick-summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>TL;DR<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flying Blue prices business class to Europe from 45,000 to 50,000 miles one-way, with Promo Rewards knocking off another 25% on select routes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elite status runs on XP, not miles or segments: Silver at 100 XP, Gold at 180 XP, Platinum at 300 XP per qualification year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flying Blue transfers 1:1 from Amex, Chase, Citi, Capital One, and Bilt Rewards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As of May 4, 2026, miles expire after 24 months of inactivity, and any qualifying activity resets the clock on the whole balance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elite members, Flying Blue Extra subscribers, and co-branded cardholders are exempt from expiration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flying Blue is the loyalty program of Air France and KLM, and it&#8217;s one of the more approachable ways for U.S. travelers to reach premium cabins across the SkyTeam alliance. Unlike Delta SkyMiles, which uses fully dynamic pricing with no published reference point, Flying Blue still shows minimum award prices and runs a monthly promotion that makes its miles genuinely predictable to plan around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide covers how Flying Blue miles are earned, how elite status actually works, and where the best redemption value shows up in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-makes-flying-blue-miles-different-from-other-sky-team-programs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Makes Flying Blue Miles Different From Other SkyTeam Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Air France and KLM are both founding-era members of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyteam.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SkyTeam alliance<\/a>, and Flying Blue serves as their shared loyalty currency. That shared structure gives Flying Blue miles reach across Air France, KLM, and every other SkyTeam alliance partner, including Delta, Korean Air, and Kenya Airways, while also keeping a distinctly European flavor that separates it from Delta&#8217;s own program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few things set <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingblue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flying Blue<\/a> apart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pricing is dynamic, but Flying Blue still publishes minimum fares and a searchable award calendar, unlike Delta, which shows no reference chart at all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free stopovers are allowed on many itineraries connecting through Paris or Amsterdam, at no extra cost in miles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly Promo Rewards apply a straightforward 25% (sometimes up to 50%) discount to a rotating list of routes, refreshed on a predictable schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elite status is earned through Experience Points rather than miles flown or segments completed, which rewards cabin class and distance differently than most U.S. programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-earn-flying-blue-miles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Earn Flying Blue Miles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flying Blue miles can be earned by flying Air France, KLM, or any other SkyTeam alliance carrier, and through a wide network of non-airline partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fp-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"fp-table\">\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th>Earning Method<\/th>\n            <th>How It Works<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td>Flights on Air France, KLM, or SkyTeam partners<\/td>\n            <td>Miles earned per euro spent or per mile flown, depending on fare class and route<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Co-branded credit cards<\/td>\n            <td>The Air France KLM Visa Signature card in the U.S. earns ongoing miles and XP on everyday spending<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Hotel and car rental partners<\/td>\n            <td>Includes Accor, IHG, and several major car rental brands<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Credit card transfer partners<\/td>\n            <td>American Express, Chase, Citi, and Capital One all move points into Flying Blue at 1:1<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Shopping and dining portals<\/td>\n            <td>Everyday purchases through Flying Blue&#8217;s online partners<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.fp-table-wrap{\n    width:100%;\n    margin:24px 0;\n    overflow-x:auto;\n}\n\n.fp-table{\n    width:100%;\n    table-layout:fixed;\n    border-collapse:collapse;\n    font-family:Inter,Arial,sans-serif;\n    border:1px solid #DDE8FF;\n    border-radius:14px;\n    overflow:hidden;\n}\n\n.fp-table th{\n    background:#0A5AFE;\n    color:#fff;\n    padding:14px 10px;\n    text-align:center;\n    font-size:15px;\n    font-weight:600;\n    line-height:1.3;\n}\n\n.fp-table td{\n    padding:14px 10px;\n    text-align:center;\n    font-size:14px;\n    color:#1E293B;\n    line-height:1.5;\n    border-top:1px solid #DDE8FF;\n    border-right:1px solid #DDE8FF;\n    vertical-align:middle;\n    word-break:break-word;\n}\n\n.fp-table th:last-child,\n.fp-table td:last-child{\n    border-right:none;\n}\n\n.fp-table th:nth-child(1),\n.fp-table td:nth-child(1){width:34%;}\n\n.fp-table th:nth-child(2),\n.fp-table td:nth-child(2){width:66%;}\n\n.fp-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd){\n    background:#F5F9FF;\n}\n\n.fp-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){\n    background:#ECF4FF;\n}\n\n.fp-table tbody tr:hover{\n    background:#DCEAFF;\n}\n\n@media (max-width:768px){\n    .fp-table th{\n        font-size:12px;\n        padding:10px 6px;\n    }\n\n    .fp-table td{\n        font-size:11px;\n        padding:10px 6px;\n        line-height:1.4;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explorer members, the base tier, typically earn around 4 Flying Blue miles per euro spent on Air France or KLM tickets, and that rate climbs with elite status, reaching about 6 miles per euro at the Silver level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"flying-blue-elite-status-how-xp-actually-works\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Flying Blue Elite Status: How XP Actually Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flying Blue&#8217;s elite status system runs on Experience Points, commonly shortened to XP, rather than miles earned or flight segments completed. XP is calculated based on the cabin class and distance of each flight, which means a short economy hop earns far less XP than a long-haul flight in business class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fp-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"fp-table\">\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th>Status Tier<\/th>\n            <th>XP Required (Within Qualification Year)<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td>Silver<\/td>\n            <td>100 XP<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Gold<\/td>\n            <td>180 XP<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Platinum<\/td>\n            <td>300 XP<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Ultimate<\/td>\n            <td>900 UXP (Ultimate Experience Points)<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.fp-table-wrap{\n    width:100%;\n    margin:24px 0;\n    overflow-x:auto;\n}\n\n.fp-table{\n    width:100%;\n    table-layout:fixed;\n    border-collapse:collapse;\n    font-family:Inter,Arial,sans-serif;\n    border:1px solid #DDE8FF;\n    border-radius:14px;\n    overflow:hidden;\n}\n\n.fp-table th{\n    background:#0A5AFE;\n    color:#fff;\n    padding:14px 10px;\n    text-align:center;\n    font-size:15px;\n    font-weight:600;\n    line-height:1.3;\n}\n\n.fp-table td{\n    padding:14px 10px;\n    text-align:center;\n    font-size:14px;\n    color:#1E293B;\n    line-height:1.5;\n    border-top:1px solid #DDE8FF;\n    border-right:1px solid #DDE8FF;\n    vertical-align:middle;\n    word-break:break-word;\n}\n\n.fp-table th:last-child,\n.fp-table td:last-child{\n    border-right:none;\n}\n\n.fp-table th:nth-child(1),\n.fp-table td:nth-child(1){width:35%;}\n\n.fp-table th:nth-child(2),\n.fp-table td:nth-child(2){width:65%;}\n\n.fp-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd){\n    background:#F5F9FF;\n}\n\n.fp-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){\n    background:#ECF4FF;\n}\n\n.fp-table tbody tr:hover{\n    background:#DCEAFF;\n}\n\n@media (max-width:768px){\n    .fp-table th{\n        font-size:12px;\n        padding:10px 6px;\n    }\n\n    .fp-table td{\n        font-size:11px;\n        padding:10px 6px;\n        line-height:1.4;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reaching Ultimate status works differently than the other tiers. Ultimate Experience Points, or UXP, can only be earned on flights actually marketed by Air France or KLM, not on SkyTeam partner flights, which makes Ultimate meaningfully harder to reach than Platinum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Members can also roll over up to 300 surplus XP into the next qualification year, giving frequent flyers some flexibility if they slightly overshoot a tier&#8217;s requirement. Gold status is widely considered the sweet spot of Flying Blue elite status, since it unlocks SkyTeam lounge access at more than 750 airports worldwide without requiring the volume of travel that Platinum or Ultimate demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-flying-blue-pricing-actually-works\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Flying Blue Pricing Actually Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flying Blue does not use a fixed, published award chart. Instead, it prices awards dynamically, similar to Delta SkyMiles, though with more visibility into what&#8217;s available. Searching Air France or KLM&#8217;s website with the date field left empty pulls up a calendar showing the lowest award price across roughly the next 11 months, which makes it much easier to spot cheap dates than blindly searching one day at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business class to Europe from several North American cities typically starts around 45,000 to 50,000 Flying Blue miles one-way at the lowest available pricing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Normal pricing on less flexible dates runs well above that minimum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shorter, intra-European hops can price from as low as roughly 25,000 miles at their minimum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Award pricing tends to run slightly cheaper midweek than on Fridays and weekends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low season generally offers the best shot at minimum fares.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n\/* =======================================\n   FlightPoints FP Blue CTA\n   Revision Theme 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       <\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            Ready to see what your points are really worth?\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Get Flightpoints Pro\n            <\/a>\n            and find the cheapest award seat across every program in seconds.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"fp-blue-button\">\n            Get Flightpoints Pro\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"flying-blue-promo-rewards-the-easiest-way-to-save\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Flying Blue Promo Rewards: The Easiest Way to Save<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every month, Flying Blue publishes a fresh list of Promo Rewards, offering a straightforward 25% discount (occasionally more) on a rotating selection of Air France and KLM routes. It&#8217;s one of the simplest ways to stretch a balance of Flying Blue miles further, since the discount applies automatically once you find and book a listed route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fp-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"fp-table\">\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th>Feature<\/th>\n            <th>Detail<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td>Discount level<\/td>\n            <td>Typically 25%, occasionally up to 50% on select routes<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Release schedule<\/td>\n            <td>New list published at the start of each month<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Booking window<\/td>\n            <td>Usually valid for travel several months into the future<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Cabin coverage<\/td>\n            <td>Can include economy, premium economy, and business class<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Where to book<\/td>\n            <td>Directly through the Air France or KLM website<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.fp-table-wrap{\n    width:100%;\n    margin:24px 0;\n    overflow-x:auto;\n}\n\n.fp-table{\n    width:100%;\n    table-layout:fixed;\n    border-collapse:collapse;\n    font-family:Inter,Arial,sans-serif;\n    border:1px solid #DDE8FF;\n    border-radius:14px;\n    overflow:hidden;\n}\n\n.fp-table th{\n    background:#0A5AFE;\n    color:#fff;\n    padding:14px 10px;\n    text-align:center;\n    font-size:15px;\n    font-weight:600;\n    line-height:1.3;\n}\n\n.fp-table td{\n    padding:14px 10px;\n    text-align:center;\n    font-size:14px;\n    color:#1E293B;\n    line-height:1.5;\n    border-top:1px solid #DDE8FF;\n    border-right:1px solid #DDE8FF;\n    vertical-align:middle;\n    word-break:break-word;\n}\n\n.fp-table th:last-child,\n.fp-table td:last-child{\n    border-right:none;\n}\n\n.fp-table th:nth-child(1),\n.fp-table 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partner of every major U.S. transferable points currency, which makes topping up a balance of Flying Blue miles straightforward for cardholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fp-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"fp-table\">\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th>Transfer Partner<\/th>\n            <th>Ratio<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td>American Express Membership Rewards<\/td>\n            <td>1:1<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/td>\n            <td>1:1<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Citi ThankYou Rewards<\/td>\n            <td>1:1<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Capital One Miles<\/td>\n            <td>1:1<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Bilt Rewards<\/td>\n            <td>1:1<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.fp-table-wrap{\n    width:100%;\n    margin:24px 0;\n    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after 24 months of inactivity, and any qualifying earning activity, whether from a flight, a credit card transfer, a hotel stay, or a car rental, resets that 24-month clock across the entire balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s a meaningful improvement over the old system, which only let certain types of activity, like crediting a flight or spending on a co-branded card, extend expiration, while transfers from bank programs did nothing to protect a balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few groups are exempt from expiration entirely, as long as they maintain their status or subscription:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Ultimate elite members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flying Blue Extra subscribers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holders of a Flying Blue co-branded credit card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Members under the age of 18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most Explorer-level members who only occasionally earn Flying Blue miles through credit card transfers, the practical takeaway is simple: a single small transfer or purchase every two years is now enough to keep an entire balance of Flying Blue miles alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"best-ways-to-redeem-flying-blue-miles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Ways to Redeem Flying Blue Miles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond straightforward flight bookings, Flying Blue miles can go toward a few other options, though transferring toward flights is generally where they deliver the most value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fp-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"fp-table\">\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th>Redemption<\/th>\n            <th>Notes<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td>Flight awards on Air France, KLM, or SkyTeam partners<\/td>\n            <td>Best value overall, especially with Promo Rewards applied<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Miles &amp; Cash<\/td>\n            <td>Combine miles with a cash payment to lower the mileage cost of a ticket<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Seat upgrades<\/td>\n            <td>Bid or redeem miles to upgrade an existing paid ticket<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td>Stopovers<\/td>\n            <td>Free multi-day stopovers in Paris or Amsterdam on qualifying itineraries<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.fp-table-wrap{\n    width:100%;\n    margin:24px 0;\n    overflow-x:auto;\n}\n\n.fp-table{\n    width:100%;\n    table-layout:fixed;\n    border-collapse:collapse;\n    font-family:Inter,Arial,sans-serif;\n    border:1px solid #DDE8FF;\n    border-radius:14px;\n    overflow:hidden;\n}\n\n.fp-table th{\n    background:#0A5AFE;\n    color:#fff;\n    padding:14px 10px;\n    text-align:center;\n    font-size:15px;\n    font-weight:600;\n    line-height:1.3;\n}\n\n.fp-table td{\n    padding:14px 10px;\n    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pricing lines up with your travel dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Want to see what&#8217;s actually bookable before committing your Flying Blue miles? <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/alliances\/skyteam?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=skyteam\"><strong>Search live award availability across Air France, KLM, and other SkyTeam alliance partners on Flightpoints<\/strong><\/a> first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you&#8217;ve found a route, run it through <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/tools\/points-calculator?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=points_calculator\"><strong>Flightpoints&#8217; points calculator<\/strong><\/a> to see exactly how many miles a specific booking will cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flying Blue miles reward a bit of planning more than most transferable currencies, thanks to 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The May 2026 expiration overhaul also removes one of the program&#8217;s biggest historical headaches, making it easier than ever to hold a balance of Flying Blue miles without worrying about losing them to inactivity. 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Flying Blue miles now expire after 24 months of inactivity across the entire balance, and any qualifying activity, including flights, credit card transfers, or partner purchases, resets that clock. Elite members, Flying Blue Extra subscribers, and co-branded cardholders are exempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: What is Flying Blue XP?<\/strong><br>A: XP, or Experience Points, is how Flying Blue elite status is earned, rather than through miles flown or segments completed. Silver requires 100 XP, Gold requires 180 XP, and Platinum requires 300 XP within a qualification year, with XP awarded based on cabin class and distance flown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Which credit cards transfer to Flying Blue?<\/strong><br>A: American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards, Capital One Miles, and Bilt Rewards all transfer to Flying Blue at a 1:1 ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: What are Flying Blue Promo Rewards?<\/strong><br>A: Promo Rewards are a monthly list of discounted Air France and KLM routes, typically offering 25% off standard award pricing, published at the start of each month and bookable directly through the airlines&#8217; websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q:<\/strong> <strong>Is Flying Blue better than Delta SkyMiles for booking SkyTeam alliance flights?<\/strong><br>A: It depends on the route. 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