Here’s another sign that nature is starting to heal, or something. The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published Promo Rewards for November 2021, and for the first time since the start of the pandemic, a route to the United States is on the list!
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What are Flying Blue Promo Rewards?
I’m a big fan of the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program, especially for long haul premium cabin redemptions. Not only does Flying Blue largely have attractive award pricing for business class travel, but the program also has access to more Air France & KLM award space than other programs.
The Promo Rewards offer is published every month by the Flying Blue program, and offers 20-50% discounts off select awards for travel on Air France & KLM. The Flying Blue program has dynamic award pricing, and generally speaking the discounts apply on the lowest award costs, but those can still vary.
New Flying Blue Promo Rewards now live
Flying Blue has just published its November Promo Rewards, valid for bookings between November 1 and November 30, 2021. Most of these Promo Awards have long travel windows, and can be used for travel all the way through April 30, 2022 (historically Promo Rewards were only valid for travel over a two month period, but that’s no longer the case).
There are 22 Promo Rewards on the list, and most are for short haul travel, though there are also some for long haul travel. We’re currently seeing four Promo Rewards for travel to North America, as follows:
- Save 25% on KLM business class awards between Europe & Miami
- Save 25% on Air France economy class awards between Europe & Miami
- Save 25% on Air France economy class awards between Europe & Chicago
- Save 25% on KLM economy class awards between Europe & Montreal
All of the lowest priced awards in the above markets through April 30, 2022, should be bookable with the Promo Rewards pricing. They’re valid in both directions of travel, whether you’re traveling to or from Europe.
There’s one important thing to be aware of with Promo Rewards. Historically absolutely no changes or cancelations have been allowed on these tickets. However, in light of circumstances, changes are allowed, but cancelations and refunds aren’t possible. You’ll want to make sure you only book trips you’re sure you can take.
Earning Flying Blue miles is easy
One of the things that’s awesome about the Flying Blue program is how easy it is to rack up miles:
- Flying Blue is transfer partners with Amex Membership Rewards, Capital One, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Citi ThankYou, meaning you can transfer points earned from a variety of cards
- Flying Blue sells miles directly, often at an attractive cost
- Flying Blue has a co-branded credit card in the United States
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
- Chase Sapphire Reserve®
- Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card
- American Express® Gold Card
- The Platinum Card® from American Express
- Citi Premier® Card
- Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
- Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
- Capital One Spark Miles for Business
- Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card
- 5x total points on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards®
- 3x points on dining
- 2x points on travel purchases
- $95
- 3x points on Travel after the $300 Annual Travel Credit
- 3x points on Dining
- $300 Travel Credit
- $550
- Earn 3x points on travel
- Earn 3x points on shipping purchases
- Cell Phone Protection
- $95
- 4x points at restaurants
- 4x points at U.S. supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases annually
- 3x points on flights booked directly with airlines or through amextravel.com
- $250
- Earn 5x points on flights purchased directly from airlines or through Amex Travel (up to $500k/year)
- $200 Annual Uber Credit
- Amex Centurion Lounge Access
- $695
- Earn 3x Points on Airfare
- Earn 3x Points on Hotels
- Earn 3x Points at Restaurants
- $95
- Earn 2x Venture miles on every purchase
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
- 10,000 bonus miles every account anniversary
- $395
- Earn 2x Venture miles on every purchase
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
- Global Entry/TSA Pre-Check Credit
- $95
- Unlimited 2x miles per dollar
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
- Primary Car Rental Coverage
- $0 intro for first year; $95 after that
- Earn 6x points at Marriott
- Free Night Award Annually
- 15 Elite Nights Towards Status Annually
- $95
Bottom line
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program offers a Promo Rewards promotion, whereby you can book discounted award tickets in select markets. This can be a great deal, especially when you consider how easy Flying Blue miles are to come by, and also how much award space is available through Flying Blue.
With the latest Promo Rewards, you can save 25% on award tickets to & from Chicago, Miami, and Montreal, which could represent a great deal. I’m happy to see the return of more long haul Promo Rewards.
Are there any Promo Rewards you’re considering booking?
Flyingblue used to be having enough sweet spots and good value either for transatlantic or for inter-European travel. Now it’s basically actual price linked, and you can hardly get any extra value out of it. The only value lies within the US domestic trips via Delta maybe. The availability of this promo is almost pathetic.
Any space out of MIA and back at the saver level? Too lazy to search. Thanks for sharing Lucky
Because of covid the cancellation fee is waved (at least it was)
Correct. This applies to all flights operated on or before March 31, 2022.