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Flying Blue Award Chart Sweet Spots & Promo Rewards (2026 Guide)

Flying Blue uses fully dynamic pricing — the same flight can cost 25,000 miles one day and 60,000 the next. That makes it one of the hardest freque...

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Flying Blue Status Match for Miles & More Members (2025 Guide)

Are you a Miles & More elite member based in Europe? You may now unlock SkyTeam benefits without switching airlines cold turkey. Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France-KLM, has just expanded its status match program to include Miles & More status holders in select European countries.
April 17, 2025 · by Germán

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Air France's New Paris to Las Vegas Route: How to Find Award Seats

Air France’s new Paris–Charles de Gaulle to Las Vegas nonstop took off on April 15, 2026, making it the first direct service between the French capital and Sin City. The route runs seasonally through October 24, 2026, with 3 weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, operated by the A350-900 with Business, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins.
April 21, 2026 · by Germán

Flying Blue Simplifies Miles Expiration: What Changes on May 4, 2026

Flying Blue is replacing its complicated multi-bucket expiration system with a single rule. Starting May 4, 2026, all your miles share the same 24-month clock, and any earning activity, whether a flight, a credit card transfer, or a partner purchase, resets that clock on your entire balance. It’s a quiet but meaningful improvement: fewer members will lose miles to expiration accounting, and planning a redemption gets a lot simpler.
April 20, 2026 · by Germán

Best Airline Rewards & Frequent Flyer Programs of 2026 (Ranked)

2026 is shaping up to be the most transformative year in airline loyalty history. Massive mergers are reshaping alliances, dynamic pricing is becoming the norm, and airlines are doubling down on turning their loyalty programs into billion-dollar financial engines. Alaska Airlines is flying 787 Dreamliners to London and Rome. United has partnered with JetBlue. American Airlines now offers free Wi-Fi to all AAdvantage members. And the beloved SAS EuroBonus program is on borrowed time as Air France-KLM tightens its grip.
March 6, 2026 · by Germán

The End of SAS EuroBonus? The Definitive Guide to the Air France-KLM Takeover

The news is out: Air France-KLM plans to become the majority owner of SAS by the second half of 2026. This move, while securing SAS’s future, has sent a wave of uncertainty through the frequent flyer community, especially among the 8 million members of SAS EuroBonus.
July 16, 2025 · by Germán

Flying Blue Launches New Standalone App: Flying Blue+ (US & UK Only)

Air France-KLM has just launched Flying Blue+, a standalone mobile app that brings new ways to earn Miles beyond flights. Designed for members in the United States and the United Kingdom, this app lets you rack up Miles on everyday purchases, by linking your payment card and shopping through curated offers.
May 21, 2025 · by Germán

Earn 15k Bonus Miles on Paid Flights to Paris and Amsterdam

Flying Blue has rolled out a generous bonus on paid flights to two of Europe’s most iconic cities. Targeted members can earn 15 000 bonus miles each way when flying between the U.S. and Paris (CDG) or Amsterdam (AMS) on Air France or KLM. Here’s how to maximize this deal.
May 20, 2025 · by Germán

Air France Announces New First Class Cabin For 2025

Air France just announced a new La Première cabin, the airline’s pinnacle of luxury travel, set to start operations in Spring 2025. With four suites on a selection of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, this is part of a broader premium strategy from Air France, which includes introducing refreshed long-haul cabins and enhanced ground services at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).
March 18, 2025 · by Germán

KLM Adds Three New Destinations In 2025: San Diego, Georgetown and Hyderabad

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines just announced that the airline is expanding its international network with three new destinations from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: San Diego (USA), Georgetown (Guyana), and Hyderabad (India). Here are all the details!
November 19, 2024 · by Germán

Are Miles Subscriptions Worth It? A Guide to Frequent Flyer Programs with Monthly Plans

It’s real: airlines are implementing monthly subscriptions on their frequent flyer programs, where you pay per month at different packages and get a fixed number of miles per month. With the rise of subscription services in many industries, it was only a matter of time before airlines jumped on the train. Now, the key question is, are those any good? Should you join? While the concept is still in its early stages, it can be very lucrative in the long run (from our experience), although there are many things to watch out for!
January 16, 2025 · by Germán

Flying Blue Launches Monthly Subscription for Miles: Subscribe to Miles (Analysis)

Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue program has just introduced a brand-new way to earn miles: Subscribe to Miles. It’s a monthly subscription plan, where you pay a fixed monthly fee to acquire a set number of Flying Blue miles, opening up a potential new way to maximize miles at a predictable cost. Let’s dive into the details and see if this subscription is worth considering.
October 31, 2024 · by Germán