Flying Blue launches its discounted Promo Rewards mileage flights for January
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Flying Blue, the Air France / KLM loyalty scheme, has launched a new batch of discounted redemption routes.
These deals are released on the first day of every month and are for travel 2-3 months ahead.
We don’t cover these deals on HfP on a regular basis. If you have a Flying Blue balance then you need to keep an eye open for them each month. Every so often we like to remind you that they exist though.
The Flying Blue promo rewards website is here. The new batch of deals must be booked by the end of January for travel in March or April.
Some of the interesting long-haul premium economy and business class deals include:
Europe to Wuhan with Air France – 67,500 miles each way in Business (25% off)
Europe to Mexico City with Air France or KLM – 48,750 miles each way in Business (25% off)
Europe to Quito with Air France or KLM – 39,500 miles each way in Business (50% off)
Europe to Beijing with Air France – 36,000 miles each way in Premium Economy (50% off)
Europe to Houston with Air France – 28,750 miles each way in Premium Economy (50% off)
Europe to Bangalore with Air France – 29,000 miles each way in Premium Economy (50% off)
These deals are NOT refundable or changeable once booked, unlike standard Flying Blue redemptions.
One-way redemptions are allowed. If the taxes are roughly similar, you may prefer to book 2 x one-way flights in case you need to reschedule one leg of the trip.
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How to earn Flying Blue miles from UK credit cards (April 2025)
Air France and KLM do not have a UK Flying Blue credit card. However, you can earn Flying Blue miles by converting Membership Rewards points earned from selected UK American Express cards.
These cards earn Membership Rewards points:
- American Express Preferred Rewards Gold (review here, apply here) – sign-up bonus of 20,000 Membership Rewards points converts into 20,000 Flying Blue miles. This card is FREE for your first year and also comes with four free airport lounge passes.
SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 30,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (30,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.
- The Platinum Card from American Express (review here, apply here) – sign-up bonus of 50,000 Membership Rewards points converts into 50,000 Flying Blue miles
SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.
- American Express Rewards credit card (review here, apply here) – sign-up bonus of 10,000 Membership Rewards points converts into 10,000 Flying Blue miles. This card is FREE for life.
Membership Rewards points convert at 1:1 into Flying Blue miles which is an attractive rate. The cards above all earn 1 Membership Rewards point per £1 spent on your card, which converts to 1 Flying Blue mile.
The American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card earns double points (2 per £1) on all flights you charge to it, not just with Air France and KLM but with any airline.
